Students

Prepare the soil for future growth.

Ready to Bloom?

We’ve prepared the soil. Here’s what we promise students: A thought-provoking education. A genuine community. An inclusive atmosphere. An enthusiastic faculty and staff. A pathway to growth and stability.

Tailor your goals with one of our four undergraduate options — a certificate, an associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree, or a minor. Or plot your path by selecting a graduate option: a certificate, two master’s programs or a doctoral program. Not local? Not a problem. Both certificates and one master’s program are online programs.

Committed, innovative faculty integrate experiential learning to inspire students to thrive in both local and global landscapes. That’s why we’ve created many pathways to join our program.

Let’s grow together.

Undergraduate

Ready to extend your knowledge and impact your environment? Take the next step.

Graduate

Determined to encounter new challenges and expand boundaries? Pursue your path.

Two-Year Associate Degree

Learn the science — and business — of growing plants through the Agricultural Insititute.

Undergraduate Application

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Graduate Application

Advance your career with NC State, one of the nationu2019s leading research universities.

Online and Distance Education

Want to skip the commute? Find a class that works with your schedule.

Making a Global Impact with Horticulture

We recognize the growing global importance of horticultural crops. Many international graduate students earn degrees from our department, with most returning to their home countries to influence agricultural advancement. We value and support international students.

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The Many Paths to CALS

There’s more than one road to pursuing a degree in CALS. Whether you’re attending high school, community college, or seeking a two-year degree, we have a path for you.

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Spend a Day at State

Are you interested in learning more about our four-year programs or the two-year associate degree through the Agricultural Institute? Come spend a day with us.

Curious what opportunity awaits in the field of horticultural science? Discover your next career.

Horticultural Science Careers

Student Organizations

Interested in research, service or social events? Opportunities abound.

Advance Your Education

Ready for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure? Increase your marketability upon graduation. Start your #PackAbroad journey.

Study Abroad