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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Join us, and howl with CALS!

Want to learn more about our 4-year Bachelor of Science and 2-year Associate of Applied Science programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences?

Join us through our Spend a Day a State Program or one of our CALS Quest Days. 

Contact us at cals_recruiting@ncsu.edu with any questions.

4-Year Bachelor of Science Spend a Day at State Visitation Program

Our program is designed for high school juniors, seniors and transfer students interested in a CALS major, and it is offered on select dates each semester. Available dates may vary based on CALS academic program interest and student grade level.

  • Friday, September 6
  • Friday, September 13*
  • Friday, September 20
  • Friday, September 27
  • Friday, October 4*
  • Friday, October 18
  • Friday, October 25
  • Friday, November 1*
  • Friday, November 8
  • Monday, November 11
  • Friday, November 15

*Agricultural Education and Agricultural Science majors are only available on September 13, October 4, and November 1.

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CALS Quest Days

This program offers high school freshmen and sophomores who are beginning their college search—and have not decided on a primary major—a chance to hear from current students, see campus and learn about CALS!

  • Monday, October 14
  • Tuesday, November 5
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Experience NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Read our CALS majors guide on all the programs we offer students.

2-Year Programs

Spend a Day with the Agricultural Institute

Registration for our 2-year Spend a Day at State Program is available here: https://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/applications/visit_cals/.

To learn more, visit the Agricultural Institute website or email Kaylee Gabriel.

Learn more about our programs at the NC State’s Agricultural Institute.

Interested in applying to a CALS major?

Tell us about yourself. Complete the NC State University interest form, and we’ll share current information about NC State and CALS, including the application and admissions process, and events and programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We strongly encourage parents/guardians to attend all in-person or virtual sessions with their students.

Contact us at cals_recruiting@ncsu.edu with your request, and we will be happy to provide a note.

Yes – learn more at visit.ncsu.edu.

You can attend an on-campus tour led by an NC State Student Ambassador. Guided campus tours will be offered Monday through Friday, starting at Talley Student Union. You can expect to walk around the main campus for approximately one hour. Learn more at visit.ncsu.edu.

It Takes a Wolfpack

Visit the Campus Health website to stay updated on NC State’s response to COVID-19. 

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One of the copper wolves at Wolf Plaza wears a protective face mask during the COVID19 (COVID 19) pandemic. Photo by Becky Kirkland.