Students

We cultivate leaders in agriculture and the life sciences.
Join us.

Begin Your Journey to CALS

NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is globally recognized for our quality in teaching.

We grow professional leaders and prepare students for graduate research.

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Undergraduate

Explore our full range of undergraduate degrees, certificates and distance education programs.

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Graduate

Become a leader in your field by earning one of our world-leading graduate degrees.

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2-Year Associate Degrees

Find the hands-on educational program that will help jumpstart your career.

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We Want You Here

We understand that hands-on experience – through NC State programs, 4-H, FFA or a farming background – can be a strong indicator of student success. In 2019, we accepted about 50% of applicants into CALS. More than 50% of those accepted came from rural or suburban North Carolina counties.

Paths to CALS

Did you know there’s more than one way to get into CALS? Initiatives like STEAM, ASPIRE, Community College Partnership Program, and the Agricultural Institute (AGI) offer potential paths to agriculture and life sciences education at NC State.

Pick Your Path

Student Success Programs

We prepare you for the real world through unique programs, undergraduate research, study abroad and more.

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Advising

Already on campus and need guidance on majors, campus life or internship opportunities? We’ve got you covered.

Get the support you need

Scholarships and Financial Aid

At NC State, you can earn your degree virtually debt-free with a $499,000 return on investment over 20 years. That climbs to $537,000 with financial aid.

Learn about CALS scholarships

Career Services

Employers need more agricultural and life sciences graduates.
We connect CALS students with employers seeking well-trained talent. Put us to work for you.

Kickstart your career

CALS Counseling Support Program

CALS cares and that’s why we’re offering a new CALS Counseling Support program to all enrolled CALS students starting March 1st, 2021.

Speak with a licensed counselor

Power of Plants: Ph.D. Student Imani Madison

From studying cell differentiation in plants to building an inclusive community for plant biologists, NC State’s Imani Madison is making a difference.

Student’s Pig and Pines Project Aims to Find Waste Solutions

CALS student Victoria Augoustides, a rising senior in biological and agricultural engineering, aims to find waste solutions for swine and pine industries.

Student Finds Family and High-Flying Fulfillment in BAE

Inspired by his grandfather, Enrique Pena Martinez always knew he wanted to study agriculture. He’s one of three Ph.D. students recently designated as a Sweet Fellow.

Thinking CALS?

Let’s talk. We want to ensure every potential student has the chance to thrive at our college.

Get in touch. We’ll do everything we can to get you here.
Arrange a visit. Spend a day at NC State and explore our campus.
Attend a summer program and learn more about our college.
Nominate a student. Tell us about a prospective student interested in CALS.