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At NC State

Seated on a purple armchair, a student works on his laptop in the Rain Garden Reading Lounge on Hunt Library’s second floor.

Ready to Think and Do?

NC State is a leading public university in one of the fastest-growing cities in America. Here, we pair bold thought with purposeful action to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.

Whether you’re learning in the lab, the field or the boardroom, you’ll gain real-world experience — and set yourself up for a strong future.

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Think and Do with us

Walk the Bricks

When you’re part of the Wolfpack, you’re part of something bigger than yourself. Walking these bricks means following in the footsteps of generations of bright minds.

Our legacy continues with you

Students walk by Reynolds Coliseum, a landmark among college sports located on NC State’s campus.
An NC State student makes her way down a brick path in the Court of North Carolina on a sunny day.

Forge Your
Path

Unforgettable opportunities and experiences await on NC State’s campus. What you’ll make of them is up to you.

Will you launch your startup? Conduct research in a zero-gravity lab? Pack up and find your place in Prague? The possibilities are endless.

Do something great

A group of traveling NC State students chat in front of an historic church in Prague.
Lisbeth Arias — a Wilson College of Textiles graduate — works on a dress for her clothing line, Descalza. A group of traveling NC State students chat in front of an historic church in Prague.
An aerial view of NC State’s Memorial Belltower with Raleigh’s skyline in the background. Group of NC State students taking a selfie in in downtown Raleigh.

A Place to Thrive

We’re rooted in Raleigh, North Carolina, home to a vibrant and lively community.

You’ll find acclaimed culture, a bustling downtown and a thriving job market. And you’ll be in the heart of the Research Triangle, a national hotspot for high-tech enterprise.

Make yourself at home

Two women chat while sitting in rocking chairs on Fayetteville Street, a major destination for food and shopping in downtown Raleigh.
A view of the North Carolina State Capitol building, located in downtown Raleigh, with skyscrapers in the background.
Two women chat while sitting in rocking chairs on Fayetteville Street, a major destination for food and shopping in downtown Raleigh.
A view of the North Carolina State Capitol building, located in downtown Raleigh, with skyscrapers in the background.

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If you can see yourself here, we’re ready to welcome you home. A community of bright minds and big thinkers is waiting.