Travel
Everything you need to book travel, land in the Triangle, and get to the Summit on time.
Travel costs
Unfortunately, the Summit does not have the resources to cover flight or hotel accommodations for our registrants at this time. We provide these travel resources to help you plan, and many attendees are able to ask their campus, pre-law advisor, or student organization for support.
Getting here
Courtesy of Raleigh-Durham Airport
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) is the closest airport — roughly 20 minutes from NCCU by car. Uber and Lyft both operate at RDU with a dedicated rideshare pickup area.
Amtrak also runs to Durham Station downtown if you're traveling from the Northeast corridor.
Parking details for NCCU are being confirmed with campus and will be posted here before Summit. Plan to arrive 20–30 minutes before your first session to park and check in.
Campus map: use NCCU's interactive campus map to find buildings and parking, or download the PDF map for offline use.
Complimentary shuttle
A free shuttle runs between the Latham Parking Deck and the NCCU Student Center on Saturday and Sunday. Please see the transportation details below.
- Pick-up / drop-off locations: Latham Parking Deck and the Student Center
- Parking area served: Latham Parking Deck only
- Guest waiting area: Wait at the designated shuttle bus stop
- Signage: Yes — Transportation can create signage, or your department may provide signs for Transportation to place at the designated locations
- Shuttle frequency: Approximately every 15 minutes
- Saturday hours: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday hours: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Estimated travel time: Approximately 15 minutes between the Latham Parking Deck and Student Center
- Passenger capacity: 24 passengers at one time per shuttle
- Bags / materials: Yes — the shuttle can accommodate guests traveling with bags, boxes, banners, and recruitment materials
- Mobility accommodations: Yes — the Maroon Shuttle can accommodate guests with mobility limitations
- On-site transportation contact: MacArthur Daniels — 919-357-1497
- Shuttle operation: The shuttle will operate continuously throughout the scheduled service hours
What to wear & bring
Business professional for the Law Expo and any panel where you'll be meeting law school representatives. Business casual is fine for workshops and evening events. Comfortable shoes — you'll be on your feet.
- A few printed copies of your résumé (2–3) for the résumé review — this is a Summit, not a career fair
- Portfolio or padfolio + a good pen
- Business cards if you have them
- Phone charger and battery pack
- Reusable water bottle
- Layers — session rooms run cool
Day-of contacts
For questions before or during Summit, email info@hbcuprelawsummit.org. On-site, look for staff in Summit lanyards at the registration table.
- HBCU Pre-Law Summit Event Operations855-740-0208
- NCCU Student Center Information Desk919-530-5436
- NCCU Parking Office919-530-5023
Where to eat
Looking for great food near the Summit? Explore our curated Triangle area restaurant recommendations in Durham and Raleigh.
Travel & packing checklist
Find your way to check-in & tours
Pick a destination to see the map, step-by-step driving directions, and what to do when you arrive.
Step-by-step
- 1From RDU, take I-40 West toward Durham (about 15 miles).
- 2Take Exit 274 for NC-147 N / Durham Freeway.
- 3Follow NC-147 N to Exit 12B for Fayetteville Street.
- 4Turn left onto Fayetteville Street, then right onto Nelson Street.
- 5The Student Center (Building #6) is on your right at 500 Nelson Street.
- 6Follow parking signage and walk to the second floor of the Student Center for check-in.