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🍀March 2026🍀
NCSSM Prom 2026:
The Prom Committee is excited to extend an invitation to all residential students to join us for a night at Prom in Wonderland 2026. Prom will occur on April 11th from 8pm-12am at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham. Most students on campus attend Prom, and students are allowed to bring guests as dates from other schools by purchasing a ticket under their guest’s name. Click HERE for details about the event, how to purchase tickets, important forms, transportation options, and more!
Each year, the Prom Committee invites NCSSM families to participate in the festivities by volunteering the night of Prom at the Museum of Life and Science. There are many opportunities to be involved, from helping out with set up, to organizing the coat check, to serving appetizers, desserts, and drinks, to directing students throughout the museum, and of course the dash to clean everything up and pack it away in record time at the end of the night. Even if you can’t join us at the museum for prom night, you have the opportunity to purchase desserts for students to enjoy! For more information about volunteering at Prom, be on the lookout for an email from Janine Brumfield in the coming weeks for signups!
In keeping with tradition, Student Life will also host an After Prom event for students to enjoy late night pizza in the PEC after prom ends. Additional details about the event and how to participate will be shared with students in future communications.
As you and your student make plans for Prom 2026, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Prom Coordinators at prom@ncssm.edu with any questions.
Spring Break:
Just a quick reminder that the Residence Halls will be closing on Friday, March 27th at 5:00pm. Halls will reopen on Monday, April 6th at noon. Since this is a long break students must unplug all items in their room, including fridges and fish tanks. Students should properly defrost their fridge to avoid puddles or mold growth over the break.
Students will submit an Overnight pass on Orah before or during our hall meeting right before the Spring Break. On this Orah pass, they indicate where they are going for the break, who they are traveling with, and how they are getting to their destination. If students have specific questions about checkout procedures for Spring Break, they should speak to me.
Move Out:
Juniors and Seniors will receive an email with information concerning move-out in April. In the meantime, best practice is to start evaluating which items you may be able to take home over Spring Break and the upcoming extended weekend. The more items you can get home over our final extended weekends of the year, the easier move-out will be for you. Good items to consider taking home are winter coats and clothes, extra furniture, and large items.
♥️♥️♥️ February 2026 ♥️♥️♥️
Return to NCSSM-Durham DELAYED until Friday
Unfortunately, we must delay NCSSM-Durham students’ return to campus until Friday due to water damage on campus from a burst pipe. If you plan on returning to campus after Friday, please submit an Orah pass with your specific return date/time and travel arrangements. If you are returning on Friday, you do not need to submit an Orah pass. CCs will be confirming pass details with guardians this week.
Asia Fest
The Asian Student Association (ASA) is excited to announce NCSSM’s second cultural fest of the year, Asia Fest! Get ready for a night filled with beautiful cultural performances, empowered voices, and spirited students exploring the cultures of Asia! We’ll be revealing a special theme (coming very soon) while celebrating traditional Asian cultures and uplifting contemporary AAPI voices along the way.
Mark your calendars!
Date: Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: ETC Auditorium
Everyone is welcome to watch Asia Fest! Because seating is limited, tickets will be required for physical seating, so be sure to watch for ticketing info coming soon. Tickets are of no cost! If you are not able to make it to the performance, a livestream will be provided.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you all at Asia Fest!
Senior Leadership Campus Service:
The Senior Leadership Campus Service (SLCS) selection process is underway! Over twenty different assignments participate in this process which should help juniors find a senior campus service assignment they’re excited about. An overview of the process and the various positions can be found on the site. Please note that the SLCS process does not account for every senior campus service assignment. There are many opportunities for leadership in campus service to consider. Juniors should reach out to any employees with whom they may be interested in working next year.
Residence Halls Closing & Opening:
Just a quick reminder that the Residence Halls will be closing on Thursday, February 26th at 5:00pm. Halls will reopen on Sunday, March 1st, at noon.
Students will submit an Overnight pass on Orah before or during our hall meeting right before the Extended Weekend. On this Orah pass, they indicate where they are going for the break, who they are traveling with, and how they are getting to their destination. If students have specific questions about checkout procedures for the Extended Weekend, they should speak to me.
Enjoy photos from our Super Bowl party and our Valentine's Day Social!!!
❄️ January 2026 ❄️
January Term:
“January Term (J-Term) is a special session during which NCSSM provides significant opportunities for students to engage in unique educational experiences. These experiences include both regular coursework, offered in a different format, and unique learning opportunities beyond the standard curriculum, both in and out of the traditional classroom context. J-Term aims to engage students in a rigorous exploration of a subject area of great interest in a way that contributes to their academic and personal growth and serves them well in their future academic aspirations. J-Term also provides an opportunity for students to interact with their peers from our Morganton campus; some Morganton students will be visiting Durham for their classes, and vice-versa. J-Term travel courses also include students from both campuses.”
MLK Jr. Day of Service:
“On Monday, January 19th, NCSSM will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy by having a day dedicated to community service, education, and unity. The day is considered part of the academic calendar and the expectation is that students participate fully in the day’s activities and events.”
Residence Halls Closing & Opening:
“Just a quick reminder that the Residence Halls will be closing on Thursday, January 29th at 5:00pm. Halls will reopen on Sunday, February 1st at noon.
Students will submit an Overnight pass on Orah before or during our hall meeting right before the Extended Weekend. On this Orah pass, they indicate where they are going for the break, who they are traveling with, and how they are getting to their destination. If students have specific questions about checkout procedures for the Extended Weekend, they should speak to me.”
Photos from our Ramen Night w/ 4th West !!!
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