North Carolina State University

North Carolina State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

North Carolina State University has the Pre-Health Club. In fact, more students participate in the Pre-Health Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at North Carolina State University include Pre-Veterinary Medical Association, Pre-Med Subgroup, Pre-Physician Assistant/Nursing Club and Companion Animal Club.

North Carolina State University students' favorite campus traditions are Welcome Week, Red & White Week and Pan-Afrikan Week.

North Carolina State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at North Carolina State University.

North Carolina State University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of North Carolina State University students live on campus. In 2023, 97% of undergrads at North Carolina State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 63% of students lived off-campus or commuted to North Carolina State University. There are 9,651 spots available in on-campus housing for all 26,342 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 8,712 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

North Carolina State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

North Carolina State University Athletics

At North Carolina State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at North Carolina State University:

Is North Carolina State University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

North Carolina State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The NC State campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

NC State offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to North Carolina State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit North Carolina State University, take Interstate 40 to Raleigh, NC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Raleigh-Durham International airport.

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