The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering will be a unique, interdisciplinary school, located at the South Campus of the Gateway University Research Park, the Joint Millennial campus of the NC A&T and UNCG
 

Millennial Campus Expansion Request Appalachian State University
Millennial Campus Expansion Request Appalachian State University Oct. 9, 2018 Assessments says, Millennial Campus concept has been widely and successfully used by NC State, UNC Chapel Hill, N.C. A&T/UNC Greensboro, Appalachian, ECU, UNC Charlotte, UNC Wilmington, and WCU.
 
 
Millennial Campus, all real property designated by the Board of Governors as part of a Millennial Campus.
 
In the 2000 legislative session, the General Assembly provided the Board of Governor with the authority to designate real property as a "Millennial Campus" when the constituent institution had the fiscal capability that was required to manage such a campus and the designation would enhance the constituent institution's mission and provide for regional economic development.

 GS. 116-198 (8B) Article 21B. Acting on recommendation made by the President of The University of North Carolina after consultation by the President with the Chancellor and the Board of Trustees of a constituent institution, to designate real property  held by, or to be acquired by, a constituent institution as a Millennial Campus" of the institution. That designation shall be based on an express finding by the Board of  Governors that the institution desiring to create a "Millennial Campus" has the administrative and fiscal capability to create and maintain such a campus and provided further, that the Board of Governors has found that the creation of the constituent institution's "Millennial Campus" will enhance the institutions research, teaching, and service missions as well as enhance the economic development of the region served by the institution. Upon formal request by the constituent institutions, the Board of Governors may authorize two or more constituent institutions which meet the requirements of this sections t create a joint Millennial Campus. Video
 

The term "Millennial Campus" means all real property and appurtenant facilities designated by the Board of Governors as part of a Millennial Campus of a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina .... GS 116-198.34(4b). (2000)