Symposium for Multicultural Scholars
August 16 - 18, 2022
The Symposium for Multicultural Scholars is an educational and transitional experience for incoming undergraduate first-year and transfer students of color (Black, African, African American, Latinx/Hispanic, Native American, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, South Asian, and Bi/Multiracial), as well as first-generation college students, all historically underserved populations at NC State. Its purpose is to foster a sense of community for students while providing them information about campus support, personnel, and resources as a basis for helping ensure their academic, social and emotional success at NC State.
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.
Registration
Registration for Symposium typically opens in the summer. Please check back to register for the Symposium when registration opens.
Please stop by our offices in Talley during the semester to say hello and find out more about our programs for this semester. We look forward to meeting you! Please contact us at multicultural@ncsu.edu with any questions or concerns.
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? We ask that you sign up for a move-in appointment that ensures you are settled and able to fully participate in the program. Information about the Fall move-in guidelines can be found on the University Housing website. Appointments for move-in should be made through housing in July.
- 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.