{"id":176,"date":"2016-04-18T18:44:51","date_gmt":"2016-04-18T18:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/?page_id=176"},"modified":"2024-10-02T11:15:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T15:15:49","slug":"students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/students\/","title":{"rendered":"Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is recognized globally for our quality in teaching. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We grow professional leaders and prepare students for graduate research. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Explore our full range of undergraduate degrees, certificates and distance education programs.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Become a leader in your field by earning one of our world-leading graduate degrees.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Find the hands-on educational program that will help jumpstart your career. <\/p>\n\t \t \n

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We Want You Here<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We understand that hands-on experience – through NC State programs, 4-H, FFA or a farming background – can be a strong indicator of student success. In 2019, we accepted about 50% of applicants into CALS. <\/strong>More than 50% of those accepted came from rural or suburban North Carolina counties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thinking of Applying?<\/h2>

Applying to college can be overwhelming. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve provided information to guide you through the application process for NC\u00a0State University and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.<\/p>\n

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We prepare you for the real world through unique programs, undergraduate research, study abroad and more.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Every member of our Pack is vitally important to the university’s success, the future of North Carolina and our world. We want you here. You matter. CALS Wellness connects you with the resources you need.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Already on campus and need guidance on majors, campus life or internship opportunities? We’ve got you covered.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Scholarships and Financial Aid<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

At NC\u00a0State, you can earn your degree virtually debt-free with a $499,000 return on investment over 20 years. That climbs to $537,000 with financial aid.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Employers need more agricultural and life sciences graduates. We connect CALS students with employers seeking well-trained talent.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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A Crown and a Calling<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Not many college students can say they\u2019ve juggled classroom assignments with media interviews, farm visits and a royal title \u2014 but that\u2019s just another day in the life of NC State University\u2019s own North Carolina Watermelon Queen. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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Investing in Innovation: Two BAE Students Awarded NSF Fellowship<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Christopher Oates and Evelynn Wilcox are among six NC State students recently named to the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program’s 2025 cohort. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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Spring Trials 2025: A Week of Experiential Learning for Horticulture Students<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Six horticultural science students recently got a look at the breakthroughs blooming within the world of plants during a trip to the 2025 California Spring Trials. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Thinking CALS?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let’s talk.<\/strong> We want to ensure every potential student has the chance to thrive at our college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n