Required Education

Learn more about the four modules for new students at NC State, who is required to take them, and when the deadline is.

About the modules

Module completion is required for all first semester students regardless of status: undergraduate, graduate, non-degree seeking, distance education and transfer. If you completed similar modules at another school, you will need to complete the NC State version as well.

If you were accepted or enrolled after June 12, we are working to fix systems issues to have everyone assigned to the modules in Reporter. Once this issue is fixed, you will receive an email with instructions and an adjusted timeline for completion.

AlcoholEdu

Must complete: All first semester students under the age of 21 at time of admission

Deadline: Part 1 – August 18, Part 2 – September 29

For some, alcohol may play a part in your college experience. While possessing or consuming alcohol under the age of 21 is illegal, NC State’s goal is to inform and educate students about alcohol use and to lower the risks associated with alcohol use, regardless of the student’s age. This online course provides detailed information on the effects of alcohol on the body and mind. The information provided encourages students to make safer decisions about alcohol use, and it also teaches techniques to reduce possible risks and address problematic drinking behaviors among peers.

Note that Part 2 cannot be accessed until 30 days after completing Part 1.

Hazing Prevention Education

Must complete: All first semester undergraduate students

Deadline: August 18

Student involvement in a variety of experiences promotes student success. When hazing is part of that experience, students can find themselves struggling with activities that compete with academics, with feelings of isolation, suffering from sleep deprivation, or subjected to abuse. This course teaches students how to recognize, prevent and report hazing. All incoming students regardless of age must complete the training to help proactively manage hazing-related risks.

Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention

Must complete: All first semester undergraduate students

Deadline: Part 1 – August 18, Part 2 – September 29

Prescription drug abuse is a growing issue among college students, and opioid abuse is now the leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States. Now, more than ever, it is important for students to have the ability to make healthy, informed decisions when it comes to prescription medications. During this online course, students will learn about the science of addiction, understand prescriptions, helpful refusal skills, how to support a friend, and resources for additional support.

Note that Part 2 cannot be accessed until 30 days after completing Part 1.

Sexual Assault Prevention Education

Must complete: All student regardless of status (undergrad, grad, NDS, distance education, etc.)

Deadline: August 18

NC State works to ensure an inclusive campus community of mutual respect for all of our students, faculty, and staff. The university’s efforts in creating this environment includes working proactively to keep our campus community informed and well-educated on issues involving sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and Title IX, a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination and harassment of students and employees. NC State is promoting awareness of these important issues by providing training to students and employees about preventing sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Because all members of the NC State community have a part in creating this environment, as incoming students, you must complete Title IX training, which is entitled Sexual Assault Prevention for undergraduate students and adult learners through Everfi.

Why it’s important

We are committed to fostering a healthy and inclusive environment that is free from exploitation and intimidation. Through these courses we want to ensure that you have an understanding of the:

Risks associated with alcohol and drug use
Definition and consequences of hazing
Rise of and risks associated with prescription drug abuse
Behaviors that fall under the umbrella of sexual misconduct

Accessing the modules

To access your required education modules:
You will need to log in to the REPORTER system using your unity ID credentials. Once logged in, you will find courses listed under the Upcoming Courses section of your REPORTER dashboard. To complete the online training content, you will click the “Access Online Content” button listed for each course.

To access the Hazing Prevention Education Module in PreventZone, please follow these directions:
After selecting “Access Online Content” in REPORTER, PreventZone will open and you will log in with the “NCSU Login” option to be taken to the training content’s front page. If you are accessing the course for the first time, you will select “Enroll Me” to complete the course. For more help accessing this course for the first time, please visit go.ncsu.edu/hazing-enroll-demo

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