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Run With the Wolfpack

Getting started on your application to NC State is easy, but how you apply depends on who you are — and where you’re coming from.

Once submitting your application, you’ll receive login credentials to wolfPAW, our applicant portal. That’s where you’ll track your application status, manage documents and get your final admissions decision.

Application Tip:

When completing your application, please provide a personal email address. Do not submit your school-issued address or a parent’s address.

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Find Your Starting Point

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First-Year Students

If you’re graduating from high school or have never enrolled in college, you’re considered a first-year applicant.

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Transfer Students

If you’ve already graduated from high school and begun your college education at another institution, you’ll apply as a transfer applicant.

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International Students

We proudly welcome scholars from around the world. If you’re not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you’ll apply as an international applicant.

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Early College

High school students graduating with an associate degree from a North Carolina early college (known as Cooperative Innovative High Schools) can apply as a first-year or transfer applicant.

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More Pathways

Everyone’s pathway to the Pack looks a little different — and not every potential student falls neatly into the categories above. Explore other possible routes to NC State, and learn more about their application processes and admissions requirements below.

Delve Deeper

Agricultural Institute

Embarking on a career in agriculture? Our two-year Agricultural Institute allows you to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in one of six academic areas. 

Community College Collaboration (C3)

Our dual-admission program lets you begin your studies with one of our community college partners, then finish your degree here. 

Non-Degree Studies

You don’t have to get a degree to get an NC State education. Learn about our part-time, non-degree offerings. 

Readmission

If you’ve previously attended NC State, find out if you’re eligible to apply for readmission and pick up where you left off. 

Apply on Time

Your application must be complete before we can process it, so make sure that you apply by the deadline.

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Need Help With Your Application?

If you’re working to make your way to NC State, we want to do everything we can to support you. Dig into our resources — and uncover tips and tricks from start to finish.

Selecting Your Major

Your choice of major on your application is a factor in our admission review process. Explore more than 100 options to find your fit.

Focus 2 Apply

Use this career assessment tool to explore and choose the best NC State major that supports career paths based on your interests. 

NC State Transfer Planner

Use our Transfer Planner to build your unique transfer path from an NC Community College to NC State and see how courses fit into your degree plan.

Credit Opportunities

Already completed some college courses outside of North Carolina? See if the courses you’ve taken will transfer to NC State.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions that may arise as you move through the application process.

wolfPAW Portal

Once you’ve applied, your wolfPAW account will be your one stop for all information regarding your application.

Title IX Statement and Information

NC State strives to ensure that applicants, students, faculty, staff and visitors are safe and not subject to further discrimination, harassment or retaliation regarding protected statutes and protected activities. Learn more here.

Should you experience or witness discrimination, harassment or retaliation, you have the option to file a report with NC State University’s Office of Equal Opportunity and/or NC State Police.

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Connect

Have any questions about admissions? Learn how you can get in touch with our office.

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Afford

An NC State degree pays off. See why we’re a great value — and discover financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

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