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Parent and Family Weekend

General Information

NCCU family parents with two kids

Parent and Family Weekend is a special opportunity for families to spend time with their students, connect with other families, and enjoy the Eagle experience firsthand. You will have the chance to participate in NCCU life through various campus programs and events. Parents and families are welcome to join students, faculty, and staff as the NCCU Eagles face the North Carolina A&T State University Aggies in O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium. We look forward to seeing you! 

The event will be taking place on September 20–21, 2024.

Registration

Family Day

Registration Prices:

  • Adult (ages 12 and up): $125 per person
  • Child (ages 4–11): $60
  • Child (ages 3 and below): Free
  • NCCU Student: $45

A la carte options are not available.

Registration is currently closed. 

Itinerary

Friday, September 20, 2024
7–10 p.m.
Dinner and a Movie
NCCU Student Center 
500 Nelson Street
Durham, NC 27707

Saturday, September 21, 2024
2–5 p.m.
Tailgate

  • Campus Tour
  • Line Dancing
  • Raffles 

NCCU Student Center

Note: Due to the expected game participants, parking will not be included in the registration package.

7 p.m.
NCCU vs. North Carolina A&T
O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium

Note: The clear bag policy will be enforced.

Game tickets are included in the registration price.

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Lodging

Below you will find hotels in the Durham area. NCCU does not claim any responsibility for any of the hotels listed. We encourage family members to research hotels that best meet their needs.

Courtyard by Marriott 

Durham Near Duke University Downtown 

1815 Front Street 

Durham, NC 27705 

Telephone: 919-309-1500

The Durham Hotel 

315 East Chapel Hill Street 

Durham, NC 27701 

Telephone: 919-768-8830

Durham Marriott 

201 Foster Street 

Durham, NC 27701 

Telephone: 919-768-6015

21c Museum Hotel Durham

111 North Corcoran Street

Durham, NC 27701 

Telephone: 833-441-1250

Millennium Durham  

2800 Campus Walk Avenue 

Durham, NC 27705

Telephone: 919-383-8575

Comfort Inn Research Triangle Park

4507 Apex Hwy/NC-55

Durham, NC 27713

Telephone: 919-361-2656

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham

2515 Meridian Parkway

Durham, NC 27713

Telephone: 919-361-4660

 

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