6 Ways to Make the Most of Wolfpack Welcome Weeks

Hello, there! We’re so thrilled to have you joining our Wolfpack that we created two entire weeks to welcome you to NC State. They’re called, for the sake of clarity, Wolfpack Welcome Weeks (WWW). We have a lot in store to help you settle into campus, connect with new friends and prepare for a successful first year of college.

But the most exciting thing about WWW is that they’re only the beginning. We want to make sure that you know where to find communities and resources throughout your time at NC State. Read on for sneak peeks, tips and plenty of bucket list experiences you won’t want to miss.

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Step One: Go to Some Events

There are dozens of events taking place during WWW. You don’t have to look far to find social gatherings, open houses, tours, performing arts auditions, service activities and more. You can review the full event list and create your own custom schedule using the NC State Guides app.

Here are a few signature events you’ll definitely want to add to your calendar:

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Step Two: Explore Your New Home

While you’re settling in, it’s a great time to familiarize yourself with campus. After you’ve acquainted yourself with your dorm, dining halls, classroom buildings and Talley Student Union, our ten Hallowed Places are an ideal next adventure.

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These iconic landmarks could be home to some of your fondest memories:

• Memorial Belltower
• Holladay Hall
• Court of North Carolina
• Mary Yarbrough Court
• The Brickyard
• Lake Raleigh Woods
• Free Expression Tunnel
• Reynolds Coliseum
• College of Veterinary Medicine Pastures
• The Oval

Discover serene resting spots, joyful gathering spaces and historical connections to all the members of the Wolfpack who came before you. It’s all here for you, whenever you need it.

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Step Three: Find Your Wolfpack

There’s no shortage of things to get involved in on campus, but how do you find them? Attending the Student Involvement Fair during WWW is a great place to start. But for year-round support, resources and opportunities, check out Student Leadership and Engagement (SLE), our central hub for all things getting-involved on campus.

SLE offers helpful tips, a directory of student organizations, resources for starting your own club, leadership workshops and service activities — plus much more.

Our favorite of their pro tips? It’s okay to not do everything. Pursue the experiences that make sense for you.

If you’re excited to join a student organization (or several), here are some of the more than 750 registered organizations that might pique your interests:

• App Development Club
• Bad Film Club
• BattlePack Robotics Club
• Beekeepers Club
• Citizen Science Club
• Cosplay and Costuming Club
• Dancing With Wolves Ballroom Dance Club
• Discomfort Club
• Esports Club
• Fungi Appreciation and Mycology
• Hike More, Worry Less
• Pack in Animation
• Students for the Exploration and Development of Space
• Sustainable Entrepreneurship Club
• Swifties at NC State
• TableTop Gamers Club
• The Origami Club
• Uninhibited Praise Gospel Choir

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Step Four: Crush Your First Classes

We know you want to set yourself up for a strong start on your degree program. Be sure to attend a College Connections event during WWW to get to know your academic home on campus.

New Student Convocation is also a can’t-miss WWW event, especially if you feel in need of a new-school-year pep talk and a peer support group that’s more than 5,000 strong.

Now is a good time to start scouting out your new favorite study spots. For those drawn to indoor conveniences like whiteboards, comfortable chairs and running water, we’d recommend the James B. Hunt Jr. Library, the D.H. Hill Library or Talley Student Union. If you like to commune with nature while you review course materials, try the Court of North Carolina or the Oval on Centennial Campus.

For days when you need a little extra help, be sure to check out the Academic Success Center for tutoring, peer mentoring and writing support. You can make an appointment online or check out their drop-in tutoring, academic advising and career counseling services.

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Step Five: Lighten Your Pack

Nothing is more important than your well-being. Tapping into wellness resources early and often will help you achieve your goals and keep you feeling your best throughout your time here.

We encourage you to invest care into these six elements of wellness and seek support as needed.

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Step Six: Borrow What You Need (Plus That Robot Cat)

It can be hard — some might say impossible — to fit everything you need into a dorm room. If you’re wrestling with where to store your kayak while you’re in Raleigh, wrestle no further. You can borrow one!

All across campus, there are lending programs that connect you with equipment and materials you need to live your best NC State life. You can access technology and other devices through the NC State University Libraries that can aid in academic and personal projects. Students enrolled in music courses can borrow instruments. Wellness and Recreation offers fitness equipment and outdoor adventure gear rentals. The Crafts Center offers studio access for students taking craft classes or via a membership fee.

Here are just a few of the many interesting things you can borrow, to help you explore, create, investigate, relax and discover:

• Cameras, lenses and accessories
• Coolers
• DJ controllers and turntables
• Frisbee golf discs
• Handheld microscopes
• Human skeleton models
• Laptops
• Pickleball nets, paddles and balls
• Presentation practice remotes
• Robotic therapy cats
• Smart glasses
• Stand-up paddleboards
• Tents
• VR headsets and controllers

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We hope this helped you feel a little more prepared for what’s in store during WWW and throughout your first year at NC State. No matter what, know that someone is always available to help you — that’s what it means to be part of the Wolfpack.

Now, go out there and Think and Do things no one has thought and done before.