With NC State’s spring semester set to start Monday, Jan. 12, New Student Programs (NSP) is excited to welcome transfer students, incoming first-year students and all other new faces to the Wolfpack during Winter Welcome Week!

From Jan. 9-17, various campus departments will host several events to welcome in new students; here are a few signature events to check out, along with the full Winter Welcome Week Schedule!

Winter Welcome Week Info and Kickoff Fair, Jan. 10, 2-4 p.m., Talley Student Union, Third Floor Lobby

Grab your 2026 t-shirt (while supplies last), discover campus resources and enjoy a sweet ice cream treat with Howling Cow. Still not sure where your classes are? Let NSP’s student leaders provide expert advice on navigating campus.

Student Involvement Fair, Jan. 10, 2-5 p.m., Talley Student Union, State Ballroom and Woodward Student Involvement Center, Suite 4210

Find your Pack at the Winter Involvement Fair! Connect with hundreds of student organizations, meet new friends and explore ways to get involved on campus. 

Wolfpack Welcome Crew, Jan. 12, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Talley Student Union, Second Floor Lobby

Need help finding your classes? Have a general question? Want to grab a quick snack before class? Stop by one of the Wolfpack Welcome Crew tables! NSP will be set up in the Talley Lobby on the first day of class. Student leaders and staff members will be posted to help point you in the right direction.

Rec Day, Jan. 13, 5-6:30 p.m., Wellness and Recreation Center

Jumpstart your new year with Rec Day! Enjoy an energetic event where movement and community come together. Explore through hands-on-activities like basketball, climbing and group fitness classes, all while enjoying music from a DJ and healthy snacks. Connect with vendors such as Fleet Feet, Tama Tea, Coca Cola and more, and take advantage of exciting giveaways and prizes. Whether you are new or returning for another semester, Rec Day is a great way to kick off an active semester with Wellness and Recreation. 

African American Cultural Center (AACC) Open House, Jan. 14, 1-5 p.m., Witherspoon Student Center Room 355

Stop by the African American Cultural Center to meet the student and pro staff, graze on hot bites and engage in conversation and crafts. You can also stop by the AACC Library to check out the newest tech unveiling and play some cool games.

LGBTQ Pride Center Open House, Jan. 15, 2-4 p.m., Talley Student Union, Suite 5230

Join the LGBTQ Pride Center for a Winter Welcome Week open house! Meet the staff and make some new friends, learn about resources and upcoming events and enjoy some food. Get to know the Pride Center’s eight affiliated student organizations, who will be tabling outside of the center.

Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) Open House, Jan. 15, 2-4 p.m., Talley Student Union, Suite 4261

Head to the MSA suite for a lively start to the spring term. Meet drop-in counselors, connect with staff, explore programs, try the prize wheel and enjoy food and music from DJ KDot. 

Women’s Center Open House, Jan. 15, 2-4 p.m., Talley Student Union, Suite 5210

Stop by the Women’s Center for Winter Welcome Week Open House! Meet the staff and make some new friends, learn about resources and upcoming events, and enjoy some music, food and prizes!