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? We have visit options that vary by grade level.
Contact us at [email protected] with any questions.
4-Year Bachelor of Science Spend a Day at State Visitation Program
- Friday, September 11
- Friday, September 25
- Friday, October 2
- Friday, October 16
- Wednesday, November 11
Our program is designed for high school juniors, seniors and transfer students interested in a CALS major, and it is offered on select dates each semester.
2-Year Agricultural Institute Spend a Day at State Visitation Program
This program is designed for high school sophomores, juniors, 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.
Virtual Options
Designed for current high school and transfer students who have not yet applied to NC State, our live virtual sessions provide an overview of CALS and Q&A. These sessions are offered on select Mondays.
- Monday, September 14, 3:30-4:15pm EST
- Monday, October 12, 3:30-4:15pm EST
- Monday, October 26, 3:30-4:15pm EST
Transfer Students
We understand the unique journey of transfer students. Please review University resources here and available prospective CALS transfer student visit options here through our Spend a Day at State program or virtual opportunities. You may also choose to join a Transfer session offered by Admissions here. Reach out to [email protected] with specific questions and we’ll do our best to share the right resource.
High School Freshmen and Sophomores
We find that students get the most out of a CALS-specific visit once they have this general background. To begin your college search, we encourage all prospective students to first attend a general campus admissions information session and tour. Think of it as an essential “University 101” to learn about campus life and applications. Register here.
New Admitted Students
We look forward to celebrating your achievement at our Howling with CALS or at the Experience NC State events designed for admitted students. Check your WolfPAW for opportunities and to register.
If you are still finalizing your application or haven’t received a decision just yet, we are here for you too. Please reach out to our team so we can discuss ways for you to engage with the CALS community and explore the options available to you this spring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can parents and guardians attend the sessions?
Yes. We strongly encourage parents/guardians to attend all in-person or virtual sessions with their students.
I will need a school excuse note to participate. How can I obtain one?
Contact us at [email protected] with your request, and we will be happy to provide a note.
Is there a virtual tour of campus?
Yes – learn more at visit.ncsu.edu.
Is there an in-person, guided tour of campus?
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.
How long should I plan to be on campus?
This depends on the type of visit and we will send you the start and end times. If participating in one of our Spend a Day at State programs, you can plan to spend at least a few hours on campus.
I have already participated in a main campus guided tour. Can I come back for a Spend a Day at State program?
Yes! Our program is specific to those interested in CALS. We’d love to have you – you can skip the guided campus tour part if you’ve already accomplished that.
I’m a high school sophomore and want to go ahead and do Spend a Day at State.
We do offer our Spend a Day at State program to sophomores in the spring (January – April), but not during our Fall semesters. We reserve Fall semester visits for those closer to the application process (high school juniors, seniors and transfer students).
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