Parents and Family Communication
The Future of Your Family Is the Future of Ours
Whether your student has just begun exploring Norfolk State University or you’re already a proud Spartan parent, we welcome you to the NSU community.
Message to our Parents and Families
Norfolk State University is committed to communicating with all of the parents and families that support our students through their educational journey. The purpose of this page is to provide one central webpage where parents and families can access NSU Emergency Alerts, Campus Announcements, and other important university communications. In addition to these important features, we will also include a link to important resources and occasional reminders about upcoming key events.
Emergency Notifications
There are no emergency notifications at this time.
Emergency Alerts Archive
Campus Announcements
04/23/24
Important Commencement Information
Click the above link to read about Commencement information, which includes details on tickets, seating, masks, safety measures, and bag policies. Guests attending the 112th Commencement Ceremony at William “Dick” Price Football Stadium must have tickets for Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall, where seating is first come, first served. The announcement also covers parking options, shuttle services, and accommodations for guests with mobility challenges, including recommended assistive devices for navigating the campus.
Campus Announcements Archive
Academic Calendar
The academic calendar contains schedules of all events that occur during an academic year. This calendar includes examination dates, spring breaks, and dates/deadlines for canceling, withdrawing, and other drop deadlines.
Office of the Registrar
Events Calendar
The Norfolk State University Events Calendar is a comprehensive schedule showcasing the diverse array of academic, cultural, and extracurricular activities hosted by the institution.
NSU Events calendar
Campus Police Contact/NSU Safe app
Norfolk State University's Police Department is committed to the safety of our students, faculty, and staff. As an additional resource to promote safety in our campus community, NSUPD has deployed NSU Safe, the University's custom mobile safety app. NSU Safe is availalbe for download on both the Apple Store and Google Play
NSU Safe Download