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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 and seniors interested in a CALS major, and it is offered on select Fridays each semester. 

  • Friday, September 5
  • Friday, September 19
  • Friday, October 3
  • Friday, October 24

2-Year Agricultural Institute Spend a Day at State Program

This program is designed for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors and transfer students interested in AGI majors, and it is offered on select dates each semester.

To learn more, visit the Agricultural Institute website.

CALS Quest Days

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

  • Tuesday, September 23
  • Monday, October 20
  • Tuesday, November 4

Learn More

Experience NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Read our CALS majors guide on all the programs we offer students.

Transfer Students

Whether through a virtual drop-in Transfer Thursday or an in-person visit, we want to help you gain the information you need to see if CALS is a great fit!

Email cals_recruiting@ncsu.edu to get started with your inquiry!

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.

You can attend an available 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 travel around the main campus for approximately one hour. Learn more at visit.ncsu.edu. If these tours are full when you visit through one of our CALS programs, we will offer a guided campus tour led by our CALS ambassadors as part of your CALS experience.

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.