There’s so much for students new to NC State to experience and enjoy as they get to know campus that we need over a week to fit it all in! The 2024 edition of Wolfpack Welcome Week will run for eight days from Aug. 15-24, and feature social opportunities and events to welcome new and returning students to campus.
Wolfpack Welcome Week has something for everyone, and, as always, the week-plus festivities will be capped off by Packapalooza™, an all-day block party and street festival on Hillsborough Street.
View the full schedule of events and create your own custom schedule using the NC State Guides app. In the meantime, here are some of the activities you won’t want to miss:
Signature Events
- Talley Takeover (Aug. 17): Join the University Activities Board (UAB) as they kick off a new school year with a welcome back bash. This event will take over spaces around Talley Student Union for a late-night party, so come join UAB for fun, food, inflatables, activities, music and giveaways.
- New Student Convocation (Aug. 18): First-year students are encouraged to kick off the academic year with 5,000 fellow classmates, faculty and staff while hearing from Chancellor Woodson and the Student Body President and participating in the Class of 2028 photo,
- RecFest (Aug. 18): Enjoy an evening of fun with Wellness and Recreation on Miller Fields to kick off the year with RecFest, an interactive event with activities, club sports demonstrations, food, giveaways and entertainment.
- Back 2 School Jam REVIBE (Aug. 19): is an event designed to foster community and showcase resources available to students of color at NC State. Various organizations, clubs and campus resources will have tables in Talley Student Union to help students connect. Performances by student organizations will highlight the creativity and art within our community.
- Residence Hall Community Meetings (Aug. 19-20): Residence hall community meetings are meetings residents attend after moving in. Here they learn about their building, meet people and review safety procedures. The location varies within your residence hall, see community-specific information from University Housing staff during check-in.
- Respect the Pack (Aug. 22): Respect the Pack, hosted by Student Government is an annual event exploring the campus community and our shared commitment to equity and inclusion on campus. This year’s event offers engaging presentations and a panel composed of campus leaders that detail the unique aspects of our students and campus. Come to Talley Student Union to learn about everything NC State has to offer.
- Moonlight Howl and Run (Aug. 22): Join Wellness and Recreation and NC State Dining to actively explore campus through a 1.3-mile fun walk/run. Register in advance!
- Student Involvement Fair (Aug. 23): Learn about ways to connect with a variety of student organizations, academic programs and campus services.
- Packapalooza™ (Aug. 24): Packapalooza™ is an all-day block party and street festival capping off Wolfpack Welcome Week at the start of the academic year. This event will, include great music, activities throughout the day and fun entertainment for the whole family.
- College Connections (Dates vary by college): This is an opportunity for students to continue building relationships with the students, faculty and staff within your college! As your new academic home, you’ll want to begin making connections early, so come out to your College Connections and help NC State start to feel like home.
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