Student Life

Unforgettable moments, unbreakable bonds and unending traditions begin here. See how we connect students with the wider Wolfpack.

Students enjoy an outdoor group movement activity.

Jul 28, 2026

Ring in the New School Year with Moonlight Howl and Move

This year, Wellness and Recreation is introducing a new format that keeps the energy of Moonlight Howl and Move while creating more opportunities for students to participate together in one central location.

A group of students marches forward on Main Campus at PrideFest.

Jul 27, 2026

Generous Gift From Eric Galipo, ’99 and David Vodola Helps Pride Center Support NC State Community

Thanks to a generous endowment gift from alumnus Eric Galipo, ‘99 and his husband, David Vodola, the Pride Center’s ability to elebrate and empower the Wolfpack’s vibrant communities to support student success and well-being is getting a major boost.

Juntos students and staff gather for a group picture outside Witherspoon Student Center.

Jul 23, 2026

Juntos Students Explore Educational Opportunities at NC State’s Summer Academy

For the 16th straight year, NC State Juntos welcomed youth to campus to learn skills to help them graduate high school and pursue post-secondary opportunities. Attendees came from Juntos cohorts across North Carolina, and this year, Juntos students and staff from Prairie View A&M University, Washington State University, University of Idaho and Purdue University joined the North Carolina cohort.

Parent and student arriving at the check-in desk to receive their key.

Jul 22, 2026

How to Prepare for Move-in

University Housing has announced plans for the fall semester’s move-in operation, which will take place from Aug. 13-15. Residents should make plans now to select a check-in appointment time slot in MyPack Portal.

Parent and student loading a move-in cart in front of their parked vehicle.

Jul 22, 2026

Fall Move-in Employee Parking and Traffic Information

It’s time again to welcome back the Pack! Below is important information about traffic and parking impacts during the fall move-in process.

Students throw up their Wolfies for a group photo on Hillsborough Street.

Jul 20, 2026

Packapalooza™ Returns to Pack Hillsborough Street

Back again for 2026, NC State’s all-day block party along Hillsborough Street is set for Saturday, Aug. 22 from 2-10 p.m.

Students hang art on the wall in Talley Student Union.

Jul 16, 2026

Talley’s Student Art Collection Gets a Refresh

Arts NC State has updated the collection of student art work on display throughout Talley Student Union.

Drum major Taylor Sharp leads the NC State band down Hillsborough Street with a red, white and black flag in the background.

Jul 1, 2026

A Soundtrack to History: NC State Marching Band Leads Hurricanes’ Historic Stanley Cup Parade

Members of the NC State Marching Band and NC State Dance Team marched at the front of the Carolina Hurricanes' historic Stanley Cup parade.

Jun 22, 2026

Feed the Pack Pantry Manager Alyssa Griffin Wins Food Lion Feeds Award

Alyssa Griffin, an NC State graduate student and Feed the Pack Food Pantry manager, received the Lion Heart Volunteer Award as part of Food Lion Feeds' annual Feedys Award, which recognize community members from across Food Lion's 10-state footprint.

Four Air Force ROTC cadets smile on stage before receiving their commissions.

May 13, 2026

Four Wolfpack Warriors Commissioned Into United States Air Force at Spring Ceremony

On May 8, NC State Detachment 595, under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Sarah Bergkamp, saw four Wolfpack Warriors become newly-commissioned officers in the U.S. Air Force, at a ceremony that included their family, friends and mentors.