Take Charge

From the day you arrive for orientation to the moment you claim your well-earned diploma, you’ve got our support. We’ll encourage you to take control of your academic experience – to leverage the expertise and knowledge of your advisers; to seek assistance and guidance from the many resources available to you; and to pursue internships, scholarships and other opportunities that will inspire you and propel your growth.

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Get Advice

Advising coordinators will help ensure you’re on track to graduate. They’ll also point you toward internships, research opportunities and  extracurricular activities that will take you where you want to go.

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Locate the Answers

There’s so much to learn about our college! Find degree and graduation requirements, academic policies, registration tips, available minors, a student services directory and more in our Key Points of Information Curriculum Guide.

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Seek Scholarships

NC State offers many scholarships for incoming and current students. Some are based on financial need; others on merit.

Explore the Options

Think and Do

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Our students work hard in the classroom. But that’s not enough for them. They’re constantly looking for ways to apply what they’re learning and to explore the world around them.

Join a club and network with peers and potential mentors while you serve others.

Show up for performances, lectures, debates, poetry readings … Stay open to finding new interests and  experiencing college to its fullest.

Study abroad and gain a broader perspective.

Get an internship and try out different career possibilities.

Conduct research and develop your curiosity while you work on solutions to serious issues. 

Become an ambassador and develop your leadership skills as you represent the college. 

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Gain a Global Outlook

Across campus, our college is a leader in students who study abroad.

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Conduct Valuable Research

Undergraduate research highlights student’s interest in linguistic diversity​

Growing up in eastern North Carolina, Jessica Hatcher's ear became attuned to a range of dialects. Once she discovered NC State's linguistics program, this stellar young researcher has made the most of her opportunities to study how people talk.

We want students to become real critical thinkers, and we believe that conducting research helps do that.

Dr. Jeff Reaser, English


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Consider Your Future

Career Services

NC State’s Career Development Center offers a wide array of resources to help you plan for life after college. You can also get support from the college’s own career counselors, career identity coaches and from many other resources. We’ll help you choose the right major, gain real-world professional experience, and connect with some of the nation’s top employers. 

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Upcoming College Events See Full Calendar

Wednesday8:00 AM

First Day of Classes

Campus wide

Thursday9:30 AM

New Transfer Student Welcome

Caldwell Lounge

Saturday2:00 PM

Packapalooza

Hillsborough Street

Meet the college’s student of the month

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Student of the Month: Olivia Zalecki

Meet Olivia Zalecki, a junior double majoring in Chinese and International Politics and our student of the month. She is a Caldwell Fellow, founder and president of Adopted Students Union at NC State, and has studied abroad in China and England. She aspires to work in government in the area of international relations.

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