Wolfpack Welcome Week

Abby Lampe in an English pub holding up the cheese wheel she won.

Jul 14, 2022

Cheese-Rolling Champ Returns in Triumph to Packapalooza, Prize in Hand

Abby Lampe is cutting short a post-graduation European trip to appear on the main stage at Packapalooza Aug. 27, along with a 9-pound cheese wheel she captured in a daring English competition that dates back to the Middle Ages.

Students and parents carry boxes and luggage down a brick sidewalk on campus next to a line of vehicles

Jul 11, 2022

It’s Time to Prepare for Fall 2022 Move-In

University Housing shares a checklist and what to expect for the fall 2022 move-in process.

Chancellor Woodson speaks with BJ Barham of American Aquarium

Jul 7, 2022

Chancellor Woodson Talks Wolfpack Fandom, Jams Out with American Aquarium

In episode three of Red Chair Chats, Chancellor Woodson interviews BJ Barham, an NC State alum and lead singer of the band American Aquarium.

Looking down at the Belltower, which is illuminated red with a concert taking place on Hillsborough Street at night

Jun 27, 2022

Packapalooza Announces Return for Fall 2022

After being on hiatus since 2019, the popular street festival and concert is back and bigger than ever for its 10th anniversary this fall.

A female student holding a paper waves at nearby students

Aug 11, 2021

Wolfpack Welcome (Back) Week

Second-year students are invited — and encouraged — to attend many of the in-person Wolfpack Welcome Week events that they might have missed out on in 2020.

Ms. Wuf raises her hands to lead a cheer in front of a group of students sitting on the bleachers in Reynolds Coliseum

Aug 10, 2021

In 2021, Convocation Will Be Double the Fun

Convocation is one of the signature events of Wolfpack Welcome Week and officially kicks off the start of the new academic year. This year, there will be two ceremonies — one for incoming first-years and another for second-year students.

A camera crew records Chancellor Randy Woodson's remarks in Reynolds Coliseum, where Convocation normally takes place.

Aug 4, 2020

New Student Convocation Going Virtual

The 2020 rendition of New Student Convocation is going virtual due to COVID-19, but it promises to be just as engaging and fun as years past.

A new student carries luggage towards his residence hall

Jul 27, 2020

A Wolfpack Welcome Week Like No Other

This year's Wolfpack Welcome Week will feature more than 220 virtual and in-person activities.

Jul 31, 2019

Travel the World at Packapalooza

This year’s Packapalooza is set for August 24, and the Office of Global Engagement is sponsoring the International Zone during the all-day street festival. NC State attracts students, faculty, and staff from every part of the world. In the International […]