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North Carolina State University campus
At NC State, we transform innovative ideas into courageous action. We're a pre-eminent research enterprise that excels in science, technology, engineering, math, design, the humanities and social sciences, textiles and veterinary medicine. NC State is a place where ideas become solutions and today's students grow into tomorrow's leaders. Our world-leading faculty and top-notch students are advancing knowledge, solving problems and extending the boundaries of the possible. We work to deepen knowledge, advance research and invigorate the job market.
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Academic programs

  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Research
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Communication
  • Art & Design
  • Economics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Social Science

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

First-year

To ensure you receive email updates about the status of your application, please use a personal email address when you apply. Do not use your current school email address or parent's email address.

Please note: Application fee waivers are not accepted for international applicants. 

Transfer

To ensure you receive email updates about the status of your application, please use a personal email address when you apply. Do not use your current school email address or parent's email address.

Please note: Application fee waivers are not accepted for international applicants. 

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Sending Transcripts to NC State

Transcripts sent electronically through secure sending services, i.e. Naviance/Docufide, Scrip-Safe, Avow, National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment, need to be sent to undergrad-admissions@ncsu.edu.

Mailing Admissions Materials
Use the Postal Information address if your material is sent through the United States Postal Service (USPS). Use the Courier Address if your material is sent through UPS, FedEx, DHL or other shipping carriers.

Postal Information
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
NC State University
Campus Box 7103
Raleigh, NC 27695-7103

Courier Address
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
NC State University
121 Peele Hall
10 Watauga Club Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607 USA

For more information on sending transcripts, visit https://go.ncsu.edu/faq-applications. 

Visit us

We invite all our future students and their families to explore our campus to discover the wealth of educational and extracurricular opportunities that await you here. Schedule your visit here.