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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 
Entomology and Plant Pathology

Graduate Programs

We offer a comprehensive, challenging education.

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Our department offers rigorous academic preparation and extensive student support to ensure your educational and professional success. Our programs have over 50 tenured and non-tenure-track faculty and 75+ graduate students as well as outstanding post-doctoral researchers, visiting scientists and staff.

Research is fundamental to graduate training. You will gain experience in our laboratories and conduct field projects in a variety of pursuits, from virology and mycology to public health and climate science. We engage students through symposiums and seminars and encourage professional development through mentoring, internships and industry affiliations.

Graduate programs

Entomology

The entomology graduate program promises a challenging education that integrates classical and modern approaches.

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Plant Pathology

The plant pathology graduate program offers a rich educational environment tailored to the specific career interests of the student.

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International Graduate Students

Multiple support offices exist solely to assist international students through their entire academic career.

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Graduate School FAQs

From admissions to graduation and everything in between, there’s a searchable database designed to answer the most common questions.

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Graduate Student Handbook

The Graduate Handbook provides an overview of Graduate School functions and resources, as well as the rules, regulations, and procedures administered by the Graduate School.

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Tuition and Fees

A comprehensive overview of the tuition and fees you will be responsible for as a graduate student at NC State. Program costs vary and may be covered by assistantships.

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Financial Assistance

Explore opportunities for assistantships, fellowships, and scholarships unique to our department.

Career Opportunities

See where a degree in entomology or plant pathology can take you.

Graduate STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS

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Entomology Graduate Student Association

The Entomology Graduate Student Association (EGSA) is open to all Entomology graduate students at NC State University who have an interest in entomological endeavors. Our objectives are to organize seminars, meetings, field trips and other functions of interest to EGSA members.

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Plant Pathology Graduate Student Association

The Plant Pathology Graduate Student Association (PPGSA) is a departmental organization developed to act as a liaison between the graduate students and faculty, to assist in departmental functions, and to offer suggestions to the department head concerning the improvement of policies and procedures.

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Contact Us

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Kat Lyons

Graduate Services Coordinator

919.515.6677
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Dorith Rotenberg

Professor and Director of Graduate Programs – Plant Pathology

919.515.5869
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Michael Resikind
Michael Reiskind

Professor and Director of Graduate Programs – Entomology

919.515.0719