Departmental Programs

The deadline to apply for ALL by-application Departmental Programs is Thursday, September 26 at 12:00 PM (noon).
Applications for the Class of 2025 will open Tuesday, September 17 at 5:00 PM.

About the Departmental Programs

Each NCSSM department at NCSSM implements its own uniquely designed programs led by the expertise of NCSSM faculty who serve as the mentor/advisor. Students engage in a student-driven research, entrepreneurship, or design project as part of an advanced (4000 level course) with the guidance and support of the NCSSM faculty.  

Full engagement in an independent or small group project alongside peers who have a similar passion for the field of interest make these semester/multi semester opportunities one of a kind.  Departmental research and innovation programs are open to all residential students to apply or register for enrollment at their respective campuses.  

Important Dates for Students

Monday, September 16, 2024 (4:00-5:00 PM)

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 (5:00 PM)

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 (4:00-5:00/5:30 PM)

September 16 - 25, 2024

Thursday, September 26, 2024 (12:00 PM, noon)

Thursday, October 24, 2024 (5:00 PM)

Required Junior Meeting for Research & Innovation (DUR: ETC Auditorium, MOR: The Barn)

* Departmental Program Student Application Opens

DUR: Research & Innovation Fair (PEC), MOR: Departmental Programs Fair (AC)

Faculty-hosted Interest Meetings

* Departmental Program Student Application Closes

Acceptance Notifications Sent to Students 

NCSSM Durham Departmental Programs 

NCSSM Morganton Departmental Programs