Student Life
Unforgettable moments, unbreakable bonds and unending traditions begin here. See how we connect students with the wider Wolfpack.
Make Yourself at Home
When you’re part of our Pack, you’ll always have a place to call home.
Our division strives to create a safe environment for students to live, learn and thrive. Across campus, you’ll find housing options ranging from residence halls to village communities to apartment complexes. Added bonus? Our residents get around-the-clock support from dedicated staff and live in close proximity to campus resources, so many see improved grades and retention.
Here, you’ll reap the benefits of living alongside people with different backgrounds and worldviews. And by investing time and talent into your community, you’ll build the soft skills employers are looking for and productive citizens need.
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!
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Alt Text: Two NC State students on a FaceTime call preparing to discuss the Wolf Den Challenge
Aug 18
Campus is so alive on #FDOC!
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!
Aug 17
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.
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Aug 15
Find Your People
NC State is filled with bright minds and unique perspectives. We work to help make a big campus feel smaller — and connect you with other people who love what you love.
No matter what you’re interested in, you’ll discover like-minded peers here. Get involved in a student organization. (They run the gamut from academics to service opportunities to club sports and beyond.) Build your leadership skills through Student Government and Greek communities. Or help bring some of the Wolfpack’s most iconic events to life with the University Activities Board.
Your future friends are waiting.
700+ Student Organizations
If you’re into it, there’s a student group for it — from biochemistry to beekeeping.
Spark Your Creativity
At this university, we believe the arts are for everyone. We’ve cultivated a space for our students and the wider community to tap into their creative sides.
Arts NC State a collective of visual and performing arts programs: the Crafts Center, the Gregg Museum of Art & Design, NC State LIVE and University Theatre. Performing arts including dance and music can be discovered through the Department of Performing Arts and Technology.
Our year-round programs and activities are open to everyone, and students of all majors can benefit from getting involved. From singers and sculptors to woodworkers and makers, you’ll find a supportive community of fellow creators — and discover how art can enrich your NC State experience.
