The Division of Academic and Student Affairs has tremendously impacted my college experience in so many ways. They offer a plethora of opportunities and have taught me to be a leader in my program and community.
From main-stage talks to the Carmichael rock climbing wall, astronaut Christina Koch spent her second day at @NCState inspiring and connecting with the Pack. 🐺♥️
@NCState is proudly welcoming back Christina Hammock Koch to campus after her history-making journey around the moon as mission specialist of NASA’s #ArtemisII mission.
This Monday and Tuesday, she’ll be visiting some of her favorite places on campus. Join us in the welcome!
Your experiences at @NCState could be used near and far throughout your life. Even in space! 🚀
This week during #NCStateWWW, the Wolfpack is welcoming Christina Koch back home! Swipe to the end for a sweet surprise! 😋
📸: Shots from video message played at the #Packapalooza headliner stage.
To cap off the event at the Oval today, Chancellor Howell released Howl at the Moon, a limited-edition flavor from @NCStateHowlingCow featuring cheesecake with blueberry and raspberry swirls and pieces of graham cracker pie crust.
The Wolfpack community filled Hillsborough street with so much Pack Pride! This @NCState tradition is a must see of #NCStateWWW. Thank you to everyone who hung out with us in the daytime!
Across campus, there are multiple of organizations that want to keep you active during your time at @NCState. From student groups to free resources and programming like RecFest, there are many ways to find your favorite way to stay active.
Follow @ncstatewellrec to stay updated on events like this and check out their link in bio for more information.
We’re celebrating another amazing year of #Packapalooza and the start of the new academic year with a giveaway you won’t want to miss.
What’s included in the giveaway? The winner will walk away with a 2026 edition Packapalooza t-shirt and stickers, and DASA gear including a tote, a picnic blanket, water bottle, sunglasses, red stadium fanny pack and a branded phone pop it!
How to Enter:
1. Follow us! Make sure you are following @NCStateDASA on Instagram.
2. Like and comment on this post! Tell us something you love about Packapalooza (this counts as one entry).
A winner will be chosen from the comments and announced on our Instagram stories and in the comments of this post on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.
Make sure you are eligible:
You must be a currently enrolled NC State student to be eligible.
You must be following @NCStateDASA on Instagram to be eligible.
You can earn up to one entry per account by completing step 2.
Entries must be submitted by 12:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
The winner must be able to pick up the prize on the NC State campus.
Packapalooza™ is presented by Live It Up Hillsborough Street (@liveitupraleigh).
Think you have the best Wolf Den around? Enter the annual Wolf Den Challenge for the chance to win prizes!
This annual room design competition available to all on-campus residents. Residents can enter their room into any combination of the four judging categories. Visit @ncstatehousing’s link in bio for more information!
#NCStateStudentLife #NCState
Alt Text: Two NC State students on a FaceTime call preparing to discuss the Wolf Den Challenge
Whether is your first day of college or your last first day of college, we hope you had a great day and ready to have a fantastic fall semester at NC State!
POV: You’re walking down Hillsborough Street next Saturday. 🐺🤘♥️🐾🎶
Packapalooza™ is returning to Raleigh on Aug. 22, 2026. This year’s festival will feature an eclectic mix of live music and performances across multiple stages, along with a grand finale of fireworks at the Belltower main stage. A cherished tradition attracting over 90,000 attendees, #Packapalooza features more than 350 vendor booths and is supported by over 60 sponsoring organizations.
Presented by Live It Up! Hillsborough Street, it’s a celebration you won’t want to miss.
Our final Howling Success of the 2025-26 school year is a student who is set to complete the College of Education’s Higher Education Administration graduate program. She spent her two years at NC State gaining crucial experience with the Women’s Center, Student Conduct Board, Chancellor’s Aides and more.
When you support Academic and Student Affairs, you create transformative opportunities for our students to pursue lifelong passions, explore uncharted territories and develop their whole selves. Give the gift of an exceptional academic experience.
