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Five students play the trumpet during a jazz orchestra concert in Stewart Theatre.

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Be a Scientist and an Artist

Music and dance ensembles connect you with people who share your passion for the performing arts — and they're open to every student on campus. Find your Pack and keep your artistry thriving in college.

Day of Giving 2025

NC State’s annual Day of Giving is nearly here. For 24 hours, we’ll come together to do more for our university, the state and far beyond.

Show up, show us what you believe in and show the world the true strength of the Pack. Join us on March 26, 2025 — in Raleigh or from across the globe — to make a lasting impact.

Passion inspired, donor fueled: Join us in #GivingPack on our seventh annual Day of Giving.

Think and Do With Us

An NC State education is the key to whatever door you want to open. We offer more than 100 undergraduate majors and more than 200 master’s and doctoral programs. Our students graduate ready for successful careers and meaningful lives.

Our Pack is strong, and we’re always looking for more thinkers and doers from all over the world to help us get even stronger.

Top 1% Worldwide

The Center for World University Rankings puts NC State among the best universities on the planet.

#5 Best Value Among U.S. Public Universities

U.S. News & World Report

Holladay Hall is home to portraits of NC State’s past presidents and chancellors. Last month, Chancellor Randy Woodson’s portrait was unveiled and added to the hall at a small gathering with family and colleagues. 🖼️👏

Woodson, NC State’s 14th chancellor, is retiring this year after more than 14 years of service. His tenure has been marked by vast improvements to NC State’s academic measures, research expenditures, entrepreneurial spirit, financial and facility growth, and overall reputation. Learn more about Chancellor Woodson’s leadership at transformation.ncsu.edu.
Your passion sets you apart. The Wolfpack always ties us together. 🐺🐾🧵

📌 NC State Day of Giving is back. Make your mark by #GivingPack on March 26.

See Yourself Here

NC State’s campus is full of legendary landmarks, beautiful outdoor spaces, state-of-the-art facilities and ways to find — and celebrate with — your community. It’s a place to live, learn and thrive.

We Solve Problems

At NC State, we focus on real-world solutions for real-world problems. Our university is a research powerhouse where experts — and budding experts — work together across disciplines to make a difference in the world.

Whether we’re advancing quantum computing, creating wearable technology solutions, uncovering the causes of liver cancer or creating artificial intelligence tools, we’re always driving innovation.