Transfer Students
Applying as a transfer student may seem complicated. We help take the confusion out of the process.
Every year, CALS welcomes about 200 students from another university or community college. When you arrive at NC State, know that you are not alone. New transfer students are assigned a personal advisor to guide them in transitioning to NC State, meeting academic standards, and selecting courses.
20% of NC State Students
begin their college careers at another college or university.
Welcome to the Wolfpack
If you do not receive an advisor or want to change advisors, contact your Departmental Coordinator or a CALS Advisor. The Office of Academic Advising Services also provides resources for new transfer students.
ALS 303 Transfer Transitions and Diversity in Agriculture & Life Sciences
ALS 303 is an eight-week course introducing first-year students to academic life at NC State, including academic requirements and expectations, campus resources, and career opportunities. It is a required course for graduation from most CALS degree programs.
- Credit Hours: 1
- Prerequisites: Students with more than 30 credit hours
- Offered: Every year in fall and spring
You will learn:
- Academic policies at NC State
- Your responsibilities as a student
- Campus resources and support services
- Tips for academic success
- How to create good habits
- Career opportunities in agriculture and life sciences
Transfer students and students with more than 30 credit hours must register for ALS 303.
Waivers for ALS 303 are limited to transfer students who have taken a similar introductory course in another college at NC State. Visit the Academic Programs Office in 111 Patterson Hall to inquire about waivers for ALS 303.
First-Year Opportunities
CALS is here to support you, especially in your first year. College is an exciting transition, but it comes with ups and downs. You’re not alone—NC State offers many resources to help first-year students. Our job is to make sure you know about them!
Wolfpack Welcome Week (an all-campus effort known as WWW). From move-in to the Saturday after classes start, we offer programs, events, activities, workshops, concerts and more designed to help you connect, explore, engage and get excited about NC State!
Making the most of where you live (first-year live-on requirement). We want you to thrive academically and socially. Your first year on campus offers intentional programs and opportunities to build meaningful relationships, benefiting both you and your community.
CliftonStrengths (the first-year common experience). As you learn to advocate for yourself, it’s important to understand what makes you unique and how to communicate it. CliftonStrengths for Students, an online assessment, helps you identify your strengths and how they shape your approach to life. NC State sees this tool as instrumental to your success in class, student organizations and beyond. CALS students use CliftonStrengths in their orientation course.
Campus Resources (for transfer students). Everyone has a story with different experiences and questions. Use these resources as needed to help with your first year.