Student Newsletter
April 6, 2026
APRIL WEBINAR: Navigating the Licensure Process in North Carolina - April 7 at 1pm EDT
The path to becoming a licensed professional counselor can feel overwhelming, especially given the multi-stage requirements, multi-year timelines, and differences across state boards. This webinar provides a clear, step-by-step overview of the North Carolina counseling licensure process and offers perspectives on requirements in Florida and Tennessee. Participants will gain a stronger understanding of the laws and rules that shape licensure, the exams they must prepare for, the essential components of the application, and how to find and work effectively with a qualified supervisor. Whether you are just beginning your graduate program, preparing to sit for the NCE or NCMHCE, or evaluating supervision options, this webinar will provide practical guidance to help you navigate the process with confidence.
Presenter: Kyla Kurian, Ph.D., LCMHC, QS
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Presenter: Kyla Kurian, Ph.D., LCMHC, QS
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the importance of statutes and rules as they relate to counseling licensure.
- State the content of the NCE and NCMHCE examinations.
- Identify required items for the application process.
- Understand the role of supervision and how to choose a qualified supervisor.
- Recognize key differences in licensure requirements in Florida and Tennessee.
CPCE Interest Meeting - April 20 at 6pm
Summer and Fall 2026 MOA Key Dates
Summer 2026
- Last day to submit Field Site Survey Form for new site approval: Monday, March 30, 2026
- MOAs for the Summer 2026 semester must be submitted by: Friday, April 10, 2026
Fall 2026
- Last day to submit the Field Site Survey Form for new site approval: Monday, June 29, 2026
- MOAs for the Fall 2026 semester must be submitted by: Friday, July 10, 2026
Special Request Dates
If you are planning to utilize your place of employment, you will need to submit a special request proposal as mentioned in the Field Service Manual on page 8.
Summer 2026:
- Deadlines have passed
Fall 2026:
- Special request deadline due by: Monday, June 8, 2026
- Students will be notified by: Monday, June 15, 2026
Residencies - Spring Semester, 2026
CON 5351: Group Counseling
For those students taking CON 5351 in the spring semester, you will have a required residency on April 15-16.
Campus Cleanup Day - Chi Sigma Iota Service Project - April 11
Latest Announcements from nccuCounseling
- Navigating the Licensure Process in NC (April 7, 2026) 2026-03-30
- NCCU Counselor Education Masters Students receive awards at the Graduate/Undergraduate Research Symposium (GURS) 2026-03-30
Upcoming Dates to Remember for nccuCounseling:
- April 7: Webinar: Navigating the Licensure Process in NC - 1pm EDT
- April 10: Chi Sigma Iota Induction Ceremony; Honors Convocation; MOAs for summer semester due (master's programs)
- April 11: CSI Campus Cleanup Day
- April 14: SOE faculty meeting
- April 15-16: CON 5351 Residency
- April 17: General NCCU faculty meeting
- April 20: CPCE Interest Meeting - 6pm
- April 24: Dean Beard's Retirement Celebration, 3-6pm EDT
- April 27: Last day of classes
- April 28: Reading day
- April 29-31: Final exams for graduating students
- April 29-May 7: Final exams for non-graduating students
- May 7: Chancellor's reception for graduating students and their families; commencement rehearsal
- May 8: Spring Commencement ceremony; all grades due in Banner
- May 1: Final grades for graduating students due in Banner
- May 19: First day of classes for Summer 1 and Summer dual session
- June 8: Special fall request (for placement) deadline
- June 29: Last day to submit the Field Site Survey Form for a new fall site approval
- July 10: MOAs for fall 2026 due
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