We receive many strong applications for admission to NC State. With limited space in the transfer class, admission is highly competitive. Students placed on the waitlist are those we believe could be successful at NC State if space becomes available. Read below for more information about being on the waitlist.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE ON THE WAITLIST?

Due to the competition of our applicant pool and space availability, we are unable to admit you at this time. We will contact you if we are able to offer you admission off the waitlist. If you have courses in progress this spring term, we encourage you to submit an official final copy of your college transcript.

WHAT ARE MY CHANCES OF BEING ADMITTED FROM THE WAITLIST?

It is difficult to anticipate how many students we will be able to offer acceptance from the waitlist until after our enrollment confirmation deadline. If we are able to offer you admission, we will contact you as soon as possible and you can consider the best option for you at that time.

HOW CAN I APPEAL BEING PLACED ON THE WAITLIST?

You cannot appeal being placed on the waitlist, as this is not a final admissions decision. 

WHAT IS MY NUMBER ON THE WAITLIST?

Our waitlist is not numbered. We will consider you for any space available in the transfer class after we have heard back from admitted students by the enrollment confirmation deadline.

WHAT, IF ANYTHING, SHOULD I PROVIDE TO INCREASE MY CHANCES OF BEING ADMITTED FROM THE WAITLIST?

If you have courses in progress this spring term, we encourage you to submit an official final copy of your college transcript. Resumes, letters of recommendation and evaluative interviews are not required or recommended. Requesting a major change will not change your waitlist status. 

I WOULD LIKE TO MEET WITH AN ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR.

Our admissions staff is available to discuss your next steps. You can email us at [email protected] or call us at 919-515-2434. Admissions counselors are also available at the Joyner Visitor Center and the Campus Visits office in Talley Student Union Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.