It’s Time to Run With the Pack
From our blossoming campus to our storybook basketball run, there's never been a better time to be here at NC State.
It’s always exciting to be part of the Wolfpack — but there’s a bit of extra shine to being an NC State student this spring.
Our university is rising in national rankings, graduating go-getters by the thousands and still riding high off dual Final Fours for our men’s and women’s basketball teams. Spirits have never been brighter, and we know you want to get in on the fun.
Considering joining us next semester? See why our flourishing campus is calling your name.
We Think and Do
We’re North Carolina’s leading STEM institution and one of the top public universities in the country.
Inside greenhouses or makerspaces, along shorelines and amid rain forests, at design studios and in microgravity labs, our students always back up what they learn with real-world application. Just tell us where you’re headed, and we’ll help you get there.
So, what is life like as an NC State student? Glad you asked. Four upperclassmen recently sat down to answer some of your most-searched questions:
Top 1% Worldwide
The Center for World University Rankings puts NC State among the best universities on the planet.
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#3 Best Place To Live in the U.S.
Our hometown is equal parts Southern charmer and tech hub.
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#5 for Value Among Public Universities
U.S. News & World Report ranks us among the best in the nation.
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We Look Great on Film
Our campus has a unique blend of classic architecture and futuristic structures that you won’t find at any other university in the area. Beauty lies around every corner — that’s probably why everyone’s obsessed with capturing our good side. Go ahead, we’ll pose for you any time.
Check out some recent film snapshots students here developed in the darkroom. (So analog!)
Our Wolfpack Sports Are in the National Spotlight
We’ve spent this semester howling at the moon — and lighting the Belltower red — to celebrate countless successes from our Wolfpack student-athletes.
Our men’s and women’s basketball teams competed in the Final Four of their respective NCAA tournaments, and their shared success drew national buzz.
Of course, that was only after our men’s team made history by clinching their first ACC Tournament Championship since 1987, beating five conference rivals in five straight days.
NC State gymnastics won its eighth conference championship, posting its highest road score in program history. Athletics has now won five ACC titles this academic year, with women’s cross-country, wrestling and men’s swimming and diving also earning top honors in the conference.
We’ve Already Built Your Bucket List
There are endless things to explore at this university. Luckily, we’re here to help guide your journey. We’ve put together a list of 30 essential experiences for NC State students — and you won’t want to miss a thing.
When you land on campus this fall, prepare to embark on new adventures, meet your community and start checking off your own list.
How many of these 30 bucket list items can you complete?
Attend New Student Convocation. 
Snag a free NC State T-shirt. 
Watch the fireworks at Packapalooza. 
Join a student organization (or start your own). 
Eat at all of the campus dining halls. 
Read Technician and Nubian Message to stay up on campus news. 
Go to an event hosted by one of the campus community centers. 
Paint the Free Expression Tunnel. 
Support all of NC State’s varsity athletics teams. 
Learn the NC State songs. 
Go to your professor’s office hours. 
Whisper in the Wolf Ears. 
Show your Pack spirit at a Red and White Week event. 
Take your picture with Mr. and Ms. Wuf. 
Listen to WKNC 88.1 FM. 
Run the Krispy Kreme Challenge. 
Participate in Shack-A-Thon. 
Take a class at the Wellness and Recreation Center. 
Ride the Wolfline around campus. 
Snap a selfie with a cow during Ag Awareness Week. 
Volunteer with Service Raleigh. 
Eat a scoop of Howling Cow ice cream. 
Support a business on Hillsborough Street. 
See the Belltower lit red 
Use the bookBot in Hunt Library. 
Meet the chancellor. 
Vote in the Student Government elections. 
Visit all of NC State’s Hallowed Places. 
Order a class ring and let it sleep in the Belltower. 
Turn your tassel at graduation.
We Have Classes You Won’t Find Elsewhere
Learning shouldn’t be limited to lecture halls. Here, you’ll Think and Do in dynamic spaces that range from futuristic labs to rolling farmland to immersive gaming facilities.
Our faculty teach classes as unique and varied as your interests. The list below is just a sample of what you could explore.
- Taylor Swift: Through the Eras (Pretty sure we’d pass this one with screaming colors.)
- Art and History of World Puppetry
- Foundations of Interactive Game Design
- Fitness Kickboxing
- The Business of Art and Design
- Home Horticulture
- Eating Through American History
- The Science of Studying Dinosaurs
- Doing Business Globally
- Whitewater Rafting
- Health, Wellness and the Pursuit of Happiness
- Stellar and Galactic Astronomy
- Introduction to Musical Experiences
- Poultry and People: Why Did the Chicken Cross the World?
- Service-Learning in Urban Agriculture Systems
We Share Life at NC State
Just like a towering ice cream sandwich from Howling Cow’s creamery, life in the Wolfpack is pretty sweet. If you want to get an insider’s look at our campus day to day, follow along with @NCState on social media.
We feature student stories and treasured moments all year long. Hopefully, we’ll be sharing yours soon.
Find Your Pack Persona
You’ve gotten the lay of the land — now it’s time to discover your place in the Pack. Our experts have developed a rigorous, scientific (and partially ice-cream-based) method for determining the NC State archetype that fits you best.
Take the quiz below to find your Pack persona.
Which Hallowed Place would you head to first?
Choose the best Howling Cow flavor.
What NC State tradition are you most pumped for?
Which season is your favorite?
Pick an NC State icon.
Choose the aura that you vibe with the most.
Pick a chair on campus.
Download your Pack Persona card.
Download your Pack Persona card.
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