Spend a Day at State and CALS Quest Days
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?
Have a primary major interest in mind? Come and spend a day with us.
Just getting started? Exploring options? Join a CALS Quest Day!
Contact us at cals_recruiting@ncsu.edu with any questions.
4-Year Programs
We invite high school juniors, seniors and transfer students interested in a CALS major to spend a day with us! This semester, we will offer Spend a Day at State on select Fridays between Sept. 8 and Nov. 10, 2023. Please note, available dates vary based on CALS academic program interest.
CALS Quest Days
We invite high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are beginning their college search — and have not decided on a primary CALS major — to a CALS Quest Day. Quest Days introduce you to CALS and NC State and provide a chance to hear from our current students.
Fall 2023 Quest Days are Monday, Sept. 25 (registration closed), and Monday, Nov. 6.
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2-Year Programs
Spend a Day with the Agricultural Institute
Registration for our 2-year Spend a Day at State Program is available here: https://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/applications/visit_cals/.
To learn more, visit the Agricultural Institute website or email Kaylee Gabriel.
Interested in applying to a CALS major?

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 cals_recruiting@ncsu.edu 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 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 walk around the main campus for approximately one hour. Learn more at visit.ncsu.edu.
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