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
From Colombia to Raleigh, NC! 🇨🇴🇺🇸 Hear from Michelle, an architecture student at @ncstate , on why the Wolfpack is the perfect home for international students – and how you can join us! 🐺
If you’re thinking about pursuing a master’s or PhD in the U.S., we have two major opportunities coming up to help you take that next step:
Apply to the Pack Webinar
September 16 @ 9:15 AM
Get a step-by-step walkthrough of the application portal, breakdown of admission requirements, and expert tips for crafting a standout personal statement.
Education USA Fair – Bogotá, Colombia
September 22 @ 5:00pm
Meet us in person! We’re heading to Bogotá to answer your questions and help you start your NC State journey.
🔗 Link in bio to register for the webinar and get full details on the Bogotá fair at @educationusacolombia !
#NCState #StudyInUSA #InternationalStudents #GradSchoolBound #StudyAbroadLife
Heads up #GradPack! Registration for our 3MT Prelims is open. Do you want to strengthen your presentation skills and have a chance to win a $1,000 cash prize? 3MT is an international competition where graduate students share their research projects in just three minutes, with one slide. Sign up for one of our preliminary rounds, which will be held on Sept. 22, Sept. 28, and Oct. 1. Please note that each competitor must attend a preliminary competition to be considered for our final 3MT contest. The preliminary registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 18. Learn more by visiting http://ncst.at/yyGI50ZM7Mt
From meeting thousands of prospective students to exploring incredible campuses, our time in Brazil was nothing short of amazing! 🇧🇷
Huge thank you to @educationusabr for the partnership and for helping us bring the Pack to Brazil. We’re also so grateful to @inteli_edu , @nafaap , and @ibmec for having us on campus and giving us such a warm welcome!
And of course, we couldn’t leave without a few iconic Brazilian experiences like spotting capybaras after our campus visits and staying energized with Guaraná!
Muito obrigado, Brazil! Until next time 🐺🇧🇷
#NCState #GoPack #EducationUSA #StudyInTheUS #NCStateGlobal
