Wellness and Recreation

Jan 26, 2024

Wellness and Recreation on Centennial Campus

As the largest university in the state of North Carolina, NC State is home to more than 37,000 students and 10,000 faculty and staff who live, work, study and play on our 2,000-acre campus. With a community as diverse and expansive as the campus itself, we are committed to providing alternative opportunities for the Wolfpack to thrive physically and mentally.

Jan 24, 2024

Wellness Wednesday: Building Connections on Campus

Your college journey is about more than just your academics. Exploring opportunities for career development, mental health support, extracurricular activities and meaningful connections with faculty, peers, and campus groups is also essential. This is your roadmap to thriving and connecting on campus.

Students eat and enjoy the new Talley Student Union. Photo by Marc Hall

Jan 17, 2024

Wellness Wednesday: Eating on Campus

Many students may find it difficult returning to a “college diet” leading into the New Year and spring semester. It is important to find food selections that meet our dietary needs, but where on campus can you find these options?

Jan 10, 2024

Wellness Wednesday: Spring into Success

This spring edition of back-to-school isn't just a return to classes, it's an invitation for us to infuse motivation into every academic endeavor. Explore ways to harness the unique energy of spring to cultivate motivation, fuel growth and set the stage for a successful NC State experience.

exterior of the Wellness and Recreation Center

Jan 9, 2024

Get #PackInAction this Spring: Your Guide to Wellness and Recreation

Embarking on a health and wellness journey can be daunting, especially for those who may be stepping into the gym for the first time this semester. Check out the many programs and services available to students, faculty and staff, developed to empower you to take the next step toward a healthier you.

Dec 5, 2023

Wellness Apps to Improve Your Well-Being

NC State offers several free or low-cost apps to help you do manage stress. These apps range from personal training to guided meditation, building healthy habits and more.

Nov 29, 2023

Wellness Wednesday: De-Stress During Finals

Celebrate your work this semester, Wolfpack, and recharge your inner batteries during De-Stress Fest, taking place Tuesday, December 5 – Wednesday, December 13.

NC State students unwind at Howl and Chills: Cultivating Self-Love, an event during last year's De-Stress Fest.

Nov 27, 2023

De-Stress Fest Returns to Help Students Unwind, Celebrate Semester

From Dec. 5-13, NC State Wellness and Recreation is supporting De-Stress Fest, the semesterly event series geared towards helping students “de-stress” as they prepare for and take their final exams.

Nov 15, 2023

Wellness Wednesday: Home for the Holidays

The holiday season can come with stress and challenges as you navigate complex family dynamics and try to stay connected with friends from school. It is just as essential to prioritize your well-being and peace of mind during breaks from work and school.

Nov 9, 2023

A tasty partnership: NC State Dining and WellRec promote the art of cooking in campus teaching kitchen

In 2021, NC State Dining opened a state-of-the-art teaching kitchen in the Wellness and Recreation Center and Carmichael Gym. The space is a result of a collaborative effort between Dining and WellRec to offer a unique learning space to the campus community.