Parents and Families

From coaching and motivating your student throughout their high school career, to helping them navigate the college admission process and financially plan for their education -- we're here to support you.

Get to Know NC State

At NC State, we recognize that the support families provide during the college search and selection process is essential to student success. In order to make the transition from high school to college as stress-free as possible, we have provided the following resources to help you and your student learn about applying to and enrolling at NC State.

Get Prepared

Preparing for college is not just reserved for your student’s senior year. Review our guide to the college search and application process for tips on how to prepare your student beginning as early as 9th grade.

Planning for College Guide

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Navigate the Admissions Process

Applying to college can be daunting for everyone involved. Help your student keep up with important deadlines and learn more about applying to NC State.

Admissions Fast Facts

Learn more about the average profile of admitted and enrolled students at NC State.

Tuition Residency

Learn more about applying for in-state residency and the Residency Determination Service (RDS).

Dates and Deadlines

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

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Learn more about aid opportunities for incoming students.

University Catalog

Explore majors, courses, careers and other resources that can help guide your student on their path to NC State.

Career Assessment

Check out Focus 2 Apply with your student to discover NC State majors and career paths that fit their interests.

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Caroline Vande Berg sits next to a food trough, where a row of heifers eat.

Students Churn Out Dairy Creations From Farm to Table

NC State students help create Howling Cow milks and ice creams by caring for cattle, preparing products and serving frozen treats. They learn hands-on skills that support their coursework, research and future careers.

First Things First

From the Class of 1893 to a prime pour, NC State’s history holds a vast collection of fabulous firsts.

A colorized photo of a young adult Mary Yarbrough is held up in front of a swath of greenery, brick pathways and a fountain at Yarbrough Court.

A Hallowed Place Honors an NC State Icon

Mary Elizabeth Yarbrough broke molds and opened doors at NC State and beyond, earning a special place in Wolfpack hearts — and on our campus.

“As a Pack Parent, I am thankful to know my daughter is in such caring and proactive hands at NC State.”

– Pack Parent, Spring 2023

Alumni and their incoming students enjoy the festivities at the Legacy Luncheon at Reynolds Coliseum.

Join the Wolfpack Family

Enrolling in college is an exciting step. Once your student has decided to join the Wolfpack, review the below resources to assist them in their NC State journey.

Wolfpack Wear

Help your student show their Pack Pride by shopping at our bookstore.

Wolfpack Outfitters

‘We’re Headed for the Moon’

Just after Christina Koch learned last month that she had been selected for NASA’s Artemis II project — becoming the first woman to travel around the moon and back as part of a four-member crew — the pioneering NASA astronaut and three-time NC State graduate was told to limit sharing the news to only a few…

Another Day in the White House

Andrew Bates was willing and ready to drop out of NC State so he could live the dream of anyone who has ever volunteered for a political campaign: a full-time job in the White House. Before Bates could drop out, however, he received a crucial piece of advice from White House Chief Communications Officer Dan Pfeiffer,…

Brewing a Greater Good: NC State, 321 Coffee Launch Co-branded Coffee

Alumni Lindsay Wrege and Michael Evans are bringing 321 Coffee back to NC State in a big way. Get the details on the co-branded coffee, Greater Good.