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Division of Academic and Student Affairs
Multicultural Student Affairs

Symposium for Multicultural Scholars

August 13 - 15, 2024 | January 10 - 11, 2025

The Symposium for Multicultural Scholars is a culturally affirming educational and transitional experience centering on and exploring the experiences of incoming undergraduate first-year and transfer students of color, as well as first-generation college students from all backgrounds at NC State. Its purpose is to foster a sense of community for students while providing them with information about campus support, personnel, and resources as a basis for helping ensure academic, social and emotional success at NC State.

While this programming explores and centers on the experiences of students of color, as well as, first-generation students of all backgrounds at NC State; this program is open to all students from all races, ethnicities and cultures and we encourage any students who are interested in this program to sign up to register for this opportunity.

The Symposium for Multicultural Scholars is hosted before the start of each semester, twice a year, in August for fall admitted students and in January as a program for Spring Connect students.

The Fall 2024 Symposium for Multicultural Scholars will be from Tuesday, August 13th to Thursday, August 15th.

Spring 2025 Symposium for Multicultural Scholars will be on Friday, January 10th and 11th, 2025.

Register for Fall 2024 Symposium
Register for Spring 2025 Symposium

Symposium FAQ’s

Please check the FAQ’s below for important information for Symposium sessions.

  • When is the Symposium?
    The Symposium for Multicultural Scholars is hosted before the start of each semester, twice a year, in August for fall admitted students and in January as a program for Spring Connect students.
  • Is there a fee for the Symposium?
    Students are able to attend the symposium at no cost.
  • How long is the symposium?
    The Symposium for Multicultural Scholars will take place over 3 days the week before classes start. This also means that Symposium participants get to move into their residence halls early!
  • If I’m participating in the Symposium for Multicultural Scholars when do I move into my on-campus residence hall? The Symposium for Multicultural Scholars is considered an Early Arrival event. Participants in the Symposium DO NOT need to sign up for an appointment time.  The Symposium administrators will provide housing the names of participants, and housing will know that those students are moving in early.  Once you register, we will communicate details on move-in. Information about the Fall move-in guidelines can be found on the University Housing website.
  • What should I bring to the Symposium for Multicultural Scholars sessions?
    Materials are provided as a part of registration. However, students can bring a bag or backpack to carry provided materials and a light jacket or sweater.
  • If I have a scheduling conflict during the Symposium?
    Schedule accommodations can be made for students who are participating in Symposium and another early start program. Students should communicate these scheduling conflicts with us via email at multicultural@ncsu.edu .
  • If I attend the Symposium for Multicultural Scholars, do I still need to attend Orientation?
    Yes, all incoming first-year and transfer students are required to attend Orientation.

Resources

As you begin your transition to NC State, here are some key resources that we believe would be helpful for your journey.

Please stop by our offices in Talley Student Union Room 4261 to say hello and find out more about our programs. We look forward to meeting you! Please contact us at multicultural@ncsu.edu with any questions or concerns.