New Graduate Student Orientation
Spring 2025 New Graduate Student Online Orientation opened on December 20 and is available via Moodle. All newly enrolled graduate students will receive an email with full details.
Have a question about orientation? Please email gradschool-orientation@ncsu.edu
New Student Resources
- Download the free orientation app on your mobile device
- 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
- Locate on-campus housing
- Research what to do in Raleigh
- Have questions about your program? Contact your Director of Graduate Programs
📢 The Graduate School is excited to introduce a brand-new tool designed to help graduate students and postdoctoral scholars take control of their professional development journey. Check out our new Professional Development Dashboard and get started today! 💻

📢 The Graduate School is excited to introduce a brand-new tool designed to help graduate students and postdoctoral scholars take control of their professional development journey. Check out our new Professional Development Dashboard and get started today! 💻
📢Meet Yi Chen, Ph.D. student in Electrical Engineering at NC State! 🐺 Yi’s research on wearable biosensors and IoT devices is pushing the boundaries of innovation. But that’s not all—Yi is also a classically trained pianist and vocalist and a dedicated volunteer pilot, flying search-and-rescue missions for the Civil Air Patrol. Check out Yi’s full graduate student spotlight—link in bio. @yiiiiiiii.chen @ncstateece @ncstatemusic @civilairpatrol #NCState #ThinkAndDo #GradPack #Innovation #Research #Service

📢Meet Yi Chen, Ph.D. student in Electrical Engineering at NC State! 🐺 Yi’s research on wearable biosensors and IoT devices is pushing the boundaries of innovation. But that’s not all—Yi is also a classically trained pianist and vocalist and a dedicated volunteer pilot, flying search-and-rescue missions for the Civil Air Patrol. Check out Yi’s full graduate student spotlight—link in bio. @yiiiiiiii.chen @ncstateece @ncstatemusic @civilairpatrol #NCState #ThinkAndDo #GradPack #Innovation #Research #Service
Our Abstract Book Cover Design Competition is BACK! Graduate students will have the opportunity to design the cover for this year`s 18th Annual NC State Graduate Student Research Symposium abstract book. The winning submission receives $100 gift card and will be recognized during the Symposium. Learn more and submit by the deadline—Feb 28. go.ncsu.edu/abstract-cover-competition

Our Abstract Book Cover Design Competition is BACK! Graduate students will have the opportunity to design the cover for this year`s 18th Annual NC State Graduate Student Research Symposium abstract book. The winning submission receives $100 gift card and will be recognized during the Symposium. Learn more and submit by the deadline—Feb 28. go.ncsu.edu/abstract-cover-competition