Admissions

We have separate admissions requirements for incoming freshman students and transfer students.

Incoming Freshman Students

  • Completion of the NC State University application for admission (select NC State University as your university of choice)
  • High school minimum GPA of 2.25
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • One (1) letter of recommendation from a non-family member
  • ACT is recommended (SAT is not required)

A foreign language is not required.

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email with instructions on how to create a wolfPAW account. Make sure to use the same email address that you used on the NC State University application for the wolfPAW account.

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Questions About AGI?

Get a head start on your career. Contact us about admissions requirements and the application process: ag_institute@ncsu.edu.

Transfer Students

  • Completion of the NC State University application for admission (select NC State University as your university of choice)
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • One (1) letter of recommendation from a non-family member
  • Transcripts from high school and any other colleges attended

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email with instructions on how to create a wolfPAW account. Make sure to use the same email address that you used on the NC State University application for the wolfPAW account.

Students talk at the belltower on campus during Fall. Photo by Marc Hall

Financial Information

If you are interested in receiving financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA). Submit your application as soon as possible after January 1.

Apply for Financial Aid

Tuition and Fees

Agricultural Institute students pay the same tuition and fees as four-year undergraduate students at NC State University. Find current and future semester tuition and fees on the NC State Student Services Center website.

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CALS Scholarships

Entering freshman and continuing students are eligible to apply for scholarships through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. We encourage students to submit the scholarship application as soon as possible.

Apply for CALS Scholarships