Dates and Deadlines
Admission to NC State is highly competitive and space is limited. Because all application materials must be included in order for applications to be processed, we suggest applying as early as possible. That way, we will have time to notify you if something is missing from your application.
You will be notified of your admission decision on your wolfPAW application status screen and will receive an acceptance packet by mail. If admitted, you must confirm your enrollment by May 1.
You may not select the following programs for spring semester: All programs in the College of Engineering, studio-based majors in the College of Design, Fashion and Textile Design, Elementary Education, Exploratory Studies, Applied Math, Physics or Math.
Freshman Applicants
Freshman Applicants: Fall Semester
Admissions decisions for studio-based majors and Agricultural Institute do not follow decision notification dates that are listed below. See the bottom of this page or follow the links provided to learn about decision timelines for these programs.
Early Action
October 15: Application deadline
January 30: Applicants will be notified of their admission decision.
May 1: Deadline for admitted students to submit their Advanced Enrollment Deposit (AED) to confirm enrollment.
We encourage you to apply by the Early Action deadline to maximize your eligibility for university scholarships.
Regular Decision
January 15: Application deadline
March 30: Applicants will be notified of their admission decision.
May 1: Deadline for admitted students to submit their Advanced Enrollment Deposit (AED) to confirm enrollment.
Freshman Applicants: Spring Semester
Regular Decision
October 1: Application deadline
December 1: Applicants will be notified of their admission decision.
Transfer Applicants
Transfer Applicants: Fall Semester
Admissions decisions for studio-based majors and Agricultural Institute do not follow decision notification dates that are listed below. See the bottom of this page or follow the links provided to learn about decision time lines for these programs. For the 2017 application there will only be one fall deadline for transfer applicants.
Regular Decision
February 15: Application deadline
April 15: Applicants will be notified of their admission decision.
Please note: A pending decision for transfer applicants will require all official final transcripts by June 1 including grades for completed spring coursework. Those applicants will receive a decision by June 15. Summer coursework in-progress cannot be considered to meet admission requirements for the fall semester.
Transfer Applicants: Spring Semester
Regular Decision
October 1: Application deadline
December 1: Applicants will be notified of their admission decision.
International Applicants
Decisions for international freshman and transfer applicants are posted as applications are completed and reviewed. Separate deadlines pertain to studio-based majors and Agricultural Institute programs. See the bottom of this page or follow the links provided to learn about decision time lines for these programs.
International Applicants: Fall Semester
(starts in mid-August)
Early Action
October 15: Application deadline
Regular Decision
January 15: Application deadline
International Applicants: Spring Semester
(starts in early January)
October 1: Application deadline
Studio-based Majors
Applicants must submit an online portfolio and a major-specific essay. These programs are subject to a different admissions review process and only admit students for the fall semester.
College of Design
Studio-based majors in the College of Design include Architecture, Art+Design, Industrial Design and Graphic Design.
October 15: Application deadline. Applications completed after the deadline will not be reviewed by the College of Design. Applicants will receive a decision by mid-March.
Portfolio and essay submission uploaded to wolfPAW due November 1.
Please note: Design Studies is offered by the College of Design as a non-studio major. It does not require a portfolio or essay, and it follows the regular application deadlines for spring and fall admission. Design Studies can be selected as a second choice.
Fashion & Textile Design
The College of Textiles offers studio-based programs for students interested in Fashion & Textile Design.
October 15: Application deadline. Applications completed after the deadline will not be reviewed by the College of Textiles. Applicants will receive a decision by mid-March.
Portfolio and essay submission uploaded to wolfPAW due November 1.
Agricultural Institute 2-year Programs
NC State’s Agricultural Institute 2-year programs accept freshmen and transfer applicants. Decisions are posted on wolfPAW as files are completed and applications are reviewed.
July 1: Application deadline for fall admission
October 1: Application deadline for spring admission
Review additional guidelines for the Agricultural Institute.