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High School Counselors and Community-Based Organizations

A Partnership for Success

We recognize high school counselors and community-based organizations are instrumental in supporting students through the college admissions process. At NC State, we both value this commitment to your student’s success and welcome the opportunity to work alongside you. Our goal is to ensure that you have the resources you need to guide your students through this process.

The below information is for high school counselors and community-based organizations.

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Announcements and Events

There are a variety of ways to stay up-to-date with the admissions office and NC State’s application process. Check back monthly to see new announcements and events for counselors.

Announcements

Events

  • Join a session with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to learn more about the admissions process at NC State. View available events.

Review our High School Counselor packet

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Admissions updates

March 26, 2026

Information for Applicants Admitted for Spring Connect

We choose to admit a select number of applicants to enroll for the spring semester due to limited space in the fall class and our commitment to college access and student success. Learn more about the Spring Connect program here.

March 26, 2026

Information for Applicants on the Waitlist

Due to the large number of competitive applicants, we are unable to admit all qualified students for our fall class. We will contact students by June 15 if we are able to offer them admission. Learn more about what it means to be on the waitlist.

July 31, 2025

Admission Updates for 2026 First-Year Applicants

To maintain our commitment to access for all students and continue to cultivate an inclusive community at NC State, we’ve made a few updates to our application process.

Additional Resources

Use the below resources to assist in guiding your students through the admissions process at NC State.

First-Year Application Review

Learn what we take into consideration during application review for first-year students.

Dates and Deadlines

Review application deadlines for fall and spring entry. Some majors have timelines that differ from other programs.

Credit Opportunities

See how your students may be provided college credit for courses completed in high school.

Admissions Fast Facts

View the average profile of an enrolled first-year student based on our most recent incoming class.

Majors and Minors

View 100+ major options ranging from accounting to zoology.

Pre-College Programs

Learn how our pre-college programs prepare students for success in college and beyond.

Career Assessment

Share Focus 2 Apply with your students to help them choose the right major and career path for their interests.

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Slate.org Counselor Portal

Slate.org is a free tool for school counselors to maintain awareness of where students reside in the admissions process, and conveniently and securely submit materials directly to our office.

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