Overview
The university’s payroll calendar provides key information about pay periods, pay dates, timesheet deadlines, and holidays that may affect payroll processing.
All employees are encouraged to refer to the calendar regularly to stay informed.
Where to Find the Payroll Calendars
The payroll calendars are available on the Office of Human Resources webpage. To access the most current version:
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Visit https://www.nccu.edu/office-human-resources/ohr-payrolls
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Scroll down to the Payroll Schedule and Resources section
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Click the link on the desired Payroll Calendar
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Open or download the PDF version of the current payroll calendar
Note: Only the current payroll calendar is published and maintained on the page.
What the Payroll Calendar Includes
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Pay period start and end dates
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Employee pay dates (bi-weekly/monthly as applicable)
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Timesheet and leave report submission deadlines
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Supervisor approval deadlines
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University holidays that impact payroll processing
Need Assistance?
If you are unable to access the payroll calendar or need additional guidance, please contact the Payroll Office:
📧 Email: payroll@nccu.edu
📞 Phone: 919.530.5347
Payroll Calendar Comparison: Monthly vs. Biweekly
Feature |
Monthly Payroll |
Biweekly Payroll |
Pay Frequency |
Once per month (typically the last business day of the month) |
Every two weeks (usually every other Friday) |
Pay Periods Per Year |
12 |
26 (occasionally 27, depending on the calendar year) |
Used For |
- Exempt staff
- Faculty |
- Non-exempt staff
- Temporary employees
- Hourly student workers |
How Pay is Calculated |
Fixed monthly salary |
Based on actual hours worked |
Timesheet Required |
No (unless for exception time or leave reporting) |
Yes (each pay period) |