New Graduate Student Orientation
Fall 2026 New Graduate Student Orientation was held in-person at the McKimmon Center on August 14. Students with the last name of A-L attended the morning session from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Students with the last name of M-Z attended the afternoon session from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. The Information Fair was from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and was open to all incoming students.
The following students were NOT required to attend in-person orientation: MBA, MAC, distance, and certificate students.
An email was sent in mid-August with details of the asynchronous online portion of new student orientation. The asynchronous online portion is open to ALL graduate students.
Have a question about orientation? Please email [email protected]
New Student Resources
- Follow us on social media. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn
- View the Graduate School New Student Survival Guide and the Office of International Services Getting Here Guide for helpful tips
- Learn more about the August 14 GSA Social
- Locate on-campus housing
- Research what to do in Raleigh
- Have questions about your program? Contact your Director of Graduate Programs
Running with the #GradPack
Deadline season is officially here! 🐺
If NC State is on your radar for Fall 2027, join our admissions team and current international students next week to get your application across the finish line!
– Wednesday, Nov 18
– 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM ET
– Zoom (link emailed 1 hour before start)
What we’re covering:
• Navigating the portal without common tech errors
• How departments evaluate international credentials
• Writing a personal statement that highlights your achievements
• Live Q&A with staff & current students
Pro-Tip: Open your applicant account at the link in bio before next Wednesday so you can follow along during the demo!
This session won’t be recorded for live Q&A, but all registrants will receive the slide deck afterward!
Register today at the link in our bio! 🐾
#NCState #InternationalStudents #NCStateGrad #CollegeAdmissions #StudyInTheUSA
Congratulations to Dean Peter Harries on being named president-elect of the North Carolina Council of Graduate Schools (NCCGS).
NCCGS plays a vital role in advancing graduate education across our state by championing its impact on economic and societal growth and fostering collaboration among graduate education leaders at North Carolina universities.
Dean Harries’ new leadership role reflects his commitment to strengthening graduate education, building meaningful partnerships, and creating opportunities for graduate students to make a lasting impact. Learn more about NCCGS at http://ncst.at/iSqN51056rP.
We’re proud to see him represent the Wolfpack and help shape the future of graduate education across North Carolina! 🐺❤️
#NCStateGradSchool #ThinkAndDo #GraduateEducation #NCCGS
We’re finally back with another #BusPack, it’s been a while!! 👏👏
Today David is interviewing Mariah Scott. She is a graduating 2nd year master’s student in the International Studies program with a specialization on international law and global governance. Her passion for peace, diplomacy, and advocacy stems from her hometown of Fayetteville, NC 🐺
Her research focuses on how cities use international human rights law to create change at the local level 🤩
From being a member of the local chapter of the United Nations Association of the U.S.A and advocating on Capital Hill to taking care of her dog Jube to having a fully decked out gaming PC for her Sims 4 👾.
Mariah shows the #GradPack what it means to advocate for the people and things you love ❤️.
Watch the full interview on the @NCStateGradSchool Youtube channel. Link in Bio 🔗 #BusPack 🚌.
