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
We`re excited to announce our 2026 Three Minute Thesis Finalists! 🎉 These ten NC State graduate students will take the stage on Oct. 28 to compete for top honors and cash prizes in the Graduate School’s 12th annual 3MT competition sponsored by Lenovo. Join us during #NCStateRedWhite Week and hear how our graduate students Think and Do in three minutes. 🐺⏱️ Learn more and read the full announcement. @ncstatesciences @ncstateengr @ncstatewilson @ncstatecnr @ncstatevetmed http://ncst.at/wz8850ZVbor
Today members of our Graduate School staff got to tour one of the most iconic symbols of NC State’s past, present and future, the Memorial Belltower. A special thank you to the legendary Dr. Thomas Stafford for the NC State history lesson. #wolfpack
Colombia, you were amazing! 🇨🇴
We spent an incredible week in Bogotá meeting future members of the #GradPack! A huge thank you to @educationusacolombia , @colfuturo and the university communities for welcoming our team so warmly.
🔗 Ready to start your journey to NC State? Tap the link in our bio to learn more about our graduate programs and international admissions. Be sure to register for our upcoming webinar on October 14!
Special thanks to our host institutions:
@urosarioglobal • @u.manuelabeltran • @areandina • @unisabana • @bogotaunal • @uniandes • @unijaveriana
#NCState #StudyInTheUSA #HigherEd #Bogota
