{"id":145733,"date":"2016-08-19T11:52:26","date_gmt":"2016-08-19T15:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.cals.ncsu.edu\/?page_id=145733"},"modified":"2024-02-20T15:17:39","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T20:17:39","slug":"academics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/students\/academics\/","title":{"rendered":"Academics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p>With the many changes due to COVID-19, you and your family may have questions as you navigate your educational journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, watch the overview video below and see what your new college has to offer all CALS students \u2013 from what sets us apart and the many opportunities we offer to the important resources available to you and how we support our students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Experience NC&#160;State - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iIqUvSdckC4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CALS overview<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, join us for our Conversations with CALS visitation days via Zoom. Chat with the CALS recruiting and advising teams, departmental faculty and staff, and current students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CALS by the Numbers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fact-list layout-default has-three-fact\"><div class=\"ncst-fact-list__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-inner-fact ncst-fact has-red-400-text-color\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"m74.6 314.76 29.64-2L46 225.85l-46 93 31.68-2a231.68 231.68 0 0 0 172.71 164.49l9.2-40.88A186.49 186.49 0 0 1 74.6 314.76ZM314.76 437.4l-2-29.64L225.85 466l93 46-2-31.68a233 233 0 0 0 164.49-173.73l-40.88-9.2a188 188 0 0 1-125.7 140.01ZM437.4 197.24l-29.64 2L466 286.15l46-93-31.68 2A234.23 234.23 0 0 0 306.59 29.64l-9.2 40.88A191.09 191.09 0 0 1 437.4 197.24ZM197.24 74.6l2 29.64L286.15 46l-93-46 1 31.68A235 235 0 0 0 29.64 204.39l40.88 9.2A189.64 189.64 0 0 1 197.24 74.6ZM243.23 399.58h23.5V373c39.86-1 66.43-24.52 66.43-66.42a49.33 49.33 0 0 0-12.27-40.88A105.72 105.72 0 0 0 281 242.2l-13.29-5.11v-66.42c17.38 5.11 24.53 20.44 25.55 48h35.77v-73.55h-34.71v18.39a49.19 49.19 0 0 0-27.59-19.41v-30.66h-23.5V141c-40.88 0-66.43 25.55-66.43 65.41 0 35.76 22.48 49.05 52.12 60.29l14.31 6.13v70.52c-22.49-5.11-29.64-28.62-29.64-52.12H176.8v77.67h34.74v-21.43A44 44 0 0 0 243.23 371ZM267.75 281a31.38 31.38 0 0 1 23.51 31.68 30.68 30.68 0 0 1-23.51 29.64Zm-48-82.78a29.93 29.93 0 0 1 9.2-21.46 37.78 37.78 0 0 1 14.31-7.16v57.84c-12.87-5.09-23.54-13.25-23.54-29.18Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"fact__heading\">#1<\/h2><p class=\"fact__support\"><strong>return on investment<\/strong> among N.C. public universities<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-inner-fact ncst-fact has-red-400-text-color\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xml:space=\"preserve\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"M23.7 0h2.7v15.7h-2.7zM22.4 31.1c0 1.2.8 1.8 1.8 2.2V29c-.4.1-.7.3-1 .5-.5.4-.8 1-.8 1.6zM25.9 37.1v4.5c1-.3 1.7-1 1.7-2.2 0-1.4-.7-1.9-1.7-2.3z\"><\/path><path d=\"M30 9h-2.8v4.4c.6.6 1 1.4 1 2.3 0 1.8-1.4 3.2-3.2 3.2s-3.2-1.4-3.2-3.2c0-.9.4-1.7 1-2.3V9H20l-7.7 12.4V50H38V21.5L30 9zm-4.1 34.7v2h-1.7v-2.1c-1-.2-1.9-.7-2.3-1.7v1.6h-2.5v-5.7H22c0 1.7.5 3.4 2.2 3.8v-5.2l-1-.4c-2.1-.8-3.8-1.8-3.8-4.4 0-2.9 1.9-4.8 4.8-4.8v-2h1.7V27c.7.2 1.3.5 2 1.4v-1.3h2.5v5.3h-2.6c-.1-2-.7-3.1-1.9-3.5v4.8l1 .4c1 .4 2.2.8 2.9 1.7.7.8 1 1.9 1 3 0 3.2-2 4.9-4.9 4.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"fact__heading\"><strong>#4<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"fact__support\"><strong>best value<\/strong> among national public universities<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-inner-fact ncst-fact has-red-400-text-color\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"M148.78 377.96h61.95V512h-61.95z\"><\/path><path d=\"M434.68 424.35h-5.33v-76.19h.51a11 11 0 0 0 10.35-11.47V12.9A13.43 13.43 0 0 0 428.43 0H144c-39.52 0-72.5 16-76.69 58.47V381a74 74 0 0 0 .69 14.37 71.52 71.52 0 0 0 4 13.1l1.23 2.67a60.66 60.66 0 0 0 11.67 16.58 59.28 59.28 0 0 0 16.18 11.88 61 61 0 0 0 19.76 6.15 69.23 69.23 0 0 0 7.89 0h.51v-19.56h-.51a42.12 42.12 0 1 1-3.2-84.19h269l1.63 83.66H230.39v19.25h204.18a10.24 10.24 0 0 0 10.24-10.24 10.23 10.23 0 0 0-10.13-10.32Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"fact__heading\">$1 Million<\/h2><p class=\"fact__support\"><strong>in scholarships<\/strong> available<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What CALS Offers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We will nurture and promote your discovery of new knowledge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/departments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12 departments<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/students\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/#majors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16 undergraduate majors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/students\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/#minors\">19 minors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/students\/academics\/graduate-degree-programs\/#cals-graduate-programs-and-degrees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25 graduate programs<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/students\/academics\/certificate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\">undergraduate and graduate certificates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 two-year degree programs through the <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-institute\/\">Agricultural Institute<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Request Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The sky&#8217;s the limit at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Pique your curiosity and desire to learn with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/students\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/information-request\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/students\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/information-request\/\"><span class=\"text\">Learn more about our programs<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-two-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n             <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/students\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/students\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2242\" height=\"1262\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-178247\" \n            alt=\"Hands making wolfpack sign\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wolfpacksigns.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wolfpacksigns.jpg 2242w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wolfpacksigns-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wolfpacksigns-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wolfpacksigns-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wolfpacksigns-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wolfpacksigns-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wolfpacksigns-1500x844.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wolfpacksigns-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wolfpacksigns-950x535.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wolfpacksigns-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wolfpacksigns-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/wolfpacksigns-230x129.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Undergraduate Degrees<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">The sky&#8217;s the limit at CALS. Pique your curiosity and desire to learn with options across 12 departments offering 16 majors and 19 minors. <\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Learn about CALS undergraduate <span class=nowrap>programs&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-institute\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-institute\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-185949\" \n            alt=\"AGI students standing at a farm.\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/AGI-Billboard-1500x844-Web.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/AGI-Billboard-1500x844-Web.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/AGI-Billboard-1500x844-Web-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/AGI-Billboard-1500x844-Web-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/AGI-Billboard-1500x844-Web-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">2-Year Associate Degrees<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">At the Agricultural Institute, we provide hands-on technical education in agriculture and related areas leading to an associate of applied science degree. You&#8217;ll leave CALS ready to be a productive leader in the ever-changing agricultural sector.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Visit the Agricultural Institute <span class=nowrap>website&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/students\/academics\/graduate-degree-programs\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/students\/academics\/graduate-degree-programs\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-159083\" \n            alt=\"CALS students in a lab\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/students-in-lab.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/students-in-lab.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/students-in-lab-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/students-in-lab-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/students-in-lab-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/students-in-lab-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/students-in-lab-950x535.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/students-in-lab-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/students-in-lab-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/students-in-lab-230x129.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Graduate Degrees<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Our graduate students drive discovery and innovation and foster change. They play a key role in advancing essential research and enhancing the educational experiences of CALS undergraduates.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Learn about CALS graduate <span class=nowrap>programs&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/students\/academics\/distance-education\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/students\/academics\/distance-education\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-172100\" \n            alt=\"Diversity students eat and enjoy the new Talley Student Union. Photo by Marc Hall\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Students_Talley-1.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Students_Talley-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Students_Talley-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Students_Talley-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Students_Talley-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Students_Talley-1-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Students_Talley-1-950x535.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Students_Talley-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Students_Talley-1-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Students_Talley-1-230x129.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Online and Distance Education<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Learn wherever you are. Like our on-campus programs, CALS online and distance education classes engage students in solving real-world agricultural and life sciences problems.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Explore online and distance ed <span class=nowrap>options&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-mini-story ncst-askew-media-text has-green-400-background-color\"><div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\"><h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">IDEA <\/h2><p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">IDEA is an affiliate of the Great Plains IDEA, a national consortium of universities offering distance education programs and agricultural courses.<br><br>Courses appear on your transcript as NC&#160;State courses with the professor&#8217;s grade regardless of their university affiliation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpidea.org\/programshttps:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/students\/academics\/agidea\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/www.gpidea.org\/programshttps:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/students\/academics\/agidea\/\"><span class=\"text\">Learn About IDEA<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Trisha_Bhatia.jpg\" alt=\"An Indian woman holding three packages of gummies\" class=\"wp-image-180538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Trisha_Bhatia.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Trisha_Bhatia-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Trisha_Bhatia-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Trisha_Bhatia-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-big-fact has-red-400-background-color\"><div class=\"big-fact__container\"><h2 class=\"big-fact__heading\">4,009 CALS Students<\/h2><p class=\"big-fact__support\">66% in 4-year undergraduate programs<br> 8% in 2-year Agricultural Institute <br> 24% in graduate programs<br>1% are non-degree seeking students<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For information about CALS majors and minors, contact <a href=\"mailto:cals_recruiting@ncsu.edu\">cals_recruiting@ncsu.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To add or change a major, visit the Student Services Center&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/studentservices.ncsu.edu\/your-degree\/coda\/\">Change of Degree Application&nbsp;<\/a>webpage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For all other questions, call 919-515-2614 or email <a href=\"mailto:cals_advising@ncsu.edu\">cals_advising@ncsu.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/students\/my-path-to-cals\/academics-faq\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/students\/my-path-to-cals\/academics-faq\/\"><span class=\"text\">Frequently Asked Question<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the many changes due to COVID-19, you and your family may have questions as you navigate your educational journey. 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