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Campus Life

As you pursue a world-class education here, you’ll also discover exceptional opportunities beyond our classroom walls.

NC State has a lively, welcoming campus community where every member of our Pack can thrive and grow. Find countless extracurricular activities, plenty of future friends and — most importantly — a place you’ll forever be able to call home.

The NC State belltower is lit red at Packapalooza 2019.
During Pack Appreciation Day students show our appreciation to the tens of thousands of donors who supported our Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign. Students wrote notes and made videos to give thanks. This happened on Stafford Commons.

Make Yourself at Home

You’re always in the center of the action when you make your home on our campus. Live steps away from exciting activities and community events, support services and amenities. (Plus, we’ve got you covered for everything from coffee-fueled study sessions to late-night snack runs.)

Housing

We’ve got 20 residence halls and four apartment complexes. Discover flexible options that put you around the corner from classes, meals and study spots.

Dining

Coffee shops, grab-and-go options, dining halls, full-service restaurants — we offer endless convenient ways to enjoy a great meal.

Living and Learning Villages

Live in a community of students who share your passions — from sustainability to wellness and beyond.

Fraternities and Sororities

Be part of NC State’s active Greek life, with more than 50 organizations offering close-knit environments for learning, leading and serving together.

600+ Student Organizations

If you’re into it, there’s a community here for you.

Find Your People

Our campus is filled with bright minds and diverse perspectives, so you’re bound to meet a group of like-minded peers. And the connections you make with your wider Wolfpack will last a lifetime.

Talented artists. Skilled athletes. Keen crafters. Hardcore hobbyists. No matter your interests, there’s a place for you — and we’ll help you find it.

Student Organizations

You’ll find your perfect fit among our more than 600 groups — whether you’re into beekeeping, bluegrass, biochemistry or anything (seriously, anything) else.

Community Centers

Get connected with four community centers on campus: the African American Cultural Center, the LGBTQ Pride Center, Multicultural Student Affairs and the Women’s Center.

Arts Programs

We host nearly 500 arts opportunities every year, including theater and dance performances, craft classes, art exhibitions and more.

Student Leadership

Play a role in shaping your campus — and hone your leadership experience — by joining Student Government or our University Activities Board.

#NCStateOnCampus

Follow along with the latest happenings at NC State.

As the COO of @Apple, Jeff Williams oversaw the development of the Apple Watch. But before he worked at one of the world’s biggest tech companies, he studied mechanical engineering at @NCStateEngr. Filmed in the Bay Area in front of a live audience of @NCStateAlumni, Chancellor Randy Woodson talks with Williams about innovation and the importance of experiential learning in this episode of Red Chair Chats.

“I think there has to be this continual pulling on threads of ideas and kernels of ideas, and with that, you have to sometimes push past the rational and the practical,” Williams said. “You have to sometimes suspend disbelief and let ideas percolate.”

🎥🎧 Find episode 11 of Red Chair Chats on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts at the link in our bio.

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As the COO of @Apple, Jeff Williams oversaw the development of the Apple Watch. But before he worked at one of the world’s biggest tech companies, he studied mechanical engineering at @NCStateEngr. Filmed in the Bay Area in front of a live audience of @NCStateAlumni, Chancellor Randy Woodson talks with Williams about innovation and the importance of experiential learning in this episode of Red Chair Chats. “I think there has to be this continual pulling on threads of ideas and kernels of ideas, and with that, you have to sometimes push past the rational and the practical,” Williams said. “You have to sometimes suspend disbelief and let ideas percolate.” 🎥🎧 Find episode 11 of Red Chair Chats on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts at the link in our bio.

This week, we’re celebrating 40 years of Centennial Campus. 👏

From local residents to leading researchers from around the world, Centennial Campus is a resource for everyone. Home to more than 70 private partners, 75 academic units, miles of walking trails and community spaces — the campus is an economic powerhouse where ideas thrive and all are welcome.

Here’s to a place that brings together bright minds to #ThinkAndDo — and to work, learn and thrive.

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This week, we’re celebrating 40 years of Centennial Campus. 👏 From local residents to leading researchers from around the world, Centennial Campus is a resource for everyone. Home to more than 70 private partners, 75 academic units, miles of walking trails and community spaces — the campus is an economic powerhouse where ideas thrive and all are welcome. Here’s to a place that brings together bright minds to #ThinkAndDo — and to work, learn and thrive.

🗣️ We’re listening and we’re (mostly) not judging!

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🗣️ We’re listening and we’re (mostly) not judging!

Always remember to soak up some sunshine between study sessions. ☀️✍️ Good luck on final exams, Wolfpack.

🎥 At NC State, we #ThinkAndDo every day. But when you’re playing “Think Or Do,” you have to choose. Watch Ep. 6️⃣

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Always remember to soak up some sunshine between study sessions. ☀️✍️ Good luck on final exams, Wolfpack. 🎥 At NC State, we #ThinkAndDo every day. But when you’re playing “Think Or Do,” you have to choose. Watch Ep. 6️⃣

POV: Your “classroom” spans worlds, pixels and possibilities. 💭 This is a day in the life at @ncstatedesign.

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POV: Your “classroom” spans worlds, pixels and possibilities. 💭 This is a day in the life at @ncstatedesign.

A Dynamic Environment

How would we describe our campus? Gorgeous, traditional architecture meets leading-edge, futuristic structures. (It’s a combination you won’t see at any other university in the area.)

See where our students spend their time.

Hunt Library
When it’s time to hit the books, our students head to one of the coolest — and most high-tech — college libraries in the nation: Hunt Library.
Students come and go in front of the renovated DH Hill Jr. Library entrance on Hillsborough Street on a pleasant November 2019 afternoon.
With an innovation studio, a data experience lab, a makerspace and more, D.H. Hill Jr. Library on our main campus is all about hands-on learning.
A photo highlighting the engineering buildings on Centennial Campus, in relation to downtown Raleigh skyline.
Our Centennial Campus is one of the premier public-private research parks in North America, so you’ll learn alongside world-leading companies and in cutting-edge research labs.
The Fitts-Woolard engineering building on Centennial Campus.
Located on Centennial, the College of Engineering’s Fitts-Woolard Hall is set to become one of the world’s most dynamic research and education environments.
The Wellness and Recreation Center opened to faculty, staff and students in 2020.
Our 430,000-square-foot Carmichael Gym complex houses indoor and outdoor training areas, a climbing center, teaching kitchens and state-of-the-art equipment. (And it’s free to all NC State students.)
Student Health Services, located on Cates Avenue, is designed to meet the health needs of NC State students.
The physical and emotional health of our students matters to us. If you need a checkup or a check-in, Campus Health and our Counseling Center provide accessible and affordable care on campus.
The Talley Student Union on a summer day.
Our community comes together at Talley Student Union. It’s the ultimate destination for snacks, study sessions and events. And there are five stories of workspaces and student organizations to explore.
Gregg Museum of Art and Design, fall 2020.
Located on NC State’s campus, the Gregg Museum of Art & Design hosts exhibitions, programs and events that allow students to soak up art and culture.
The copper wolves at Wolf Plaza.

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