Living on Campus

Living on campus is an essential part of the Wolfpack experience: that’s why students are required to live in University Housing their first year.

When you live on campus, you’ll be at the heart of the Wolfpack nation, making it easy to be a part of all that NC State has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a close-knit community, social experiences or the opportunity to participate in a Living and Learning program, we have the housing option that’s right for you. With a selection of 21 residence halls and four on-campus apartment communities, you'll enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live in the heart of NC State.

Get Started with University Housing

Incoming First-Year Students

Apply for housing: It is highly recommended that you complete your University Housing application by May 31. Students who have received acceptance for the Fall semester may access the housing application through the Campus Living section on MyPack Portal. If you decide not to attend NC State, you can cancel your housing application. The housing application includes a roommate section to match and communicate anonymously with potential roommates and the application process for Living Learning Villages. If you have a preferred roommate already in mind, you can include that information on your housing application.

Incoming Transfer Students

Due to the first-year live-on requirement that began in 2017, space is limited for upper-class students. Any Living and Learning Village that accepts upper-class students is available for transfer students. Our Transfer Connections Village and select spaces in our Engineering Village Expansion are reserved exclusively for transfer students.

1. Located in Wolf Village Apartments, the Transfer Connections Village connects transfer students to a variety of campus resources and programming meant to make the most of their NC State experience.

2. Located in Wolf Ridge Apartments, the Engineering Village Expansion provides support for the transition to joining a major in the College of Engineering, career readiness, community, mental health and wellness. 

Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours to be eligible to live on campus during the fall and spring terms. Students who must drop below these minimum requirements should contact University Housing to request an exception. Summer session housing and transition housing are  also housing options that are available.

Living and Learning Villages

NC State’s Living and Learning Villages are residential communities where students, staff and faculty learn side-by-side. You can choose to live with other students based on a common Interest , skill or academic interest. Village members develop personally and professionally in a tight-knit social atmosphere.

Albright Entrepreneurs Village: live in Wolf Ridge Apartments
The Albright Entrepreneurs Village provides sophomores and other upper-class students the chance to live and work with entrepreneurial-minded peers. Residents of all disciplines can explore and develop their entrepreneurial interests in an environment that inspires creativity and innovation.

Arts Village: live in Turlington Hall
The Arts Village is a partnership between University Housing and Arts NC State and is located in Turlington Hall. The Arts Village is a dynamic living and learning community that unites students from various personal and academic backgrounds who have a passion for the arts and enables them to continue their exploration of broadly defined arts disciplines.

EcoVillage: live in Lee Hall
EcoVillage is a place where students can learn about all things sustainability. We support students in considering how they can be good stewards of the planet  through individual actions and activities in our campus community and beyond. Whether we are at the campus AgroEcology Farm or exploring the mountains or coast of North Carolina, students will have the opportunity to engage in high-impact, experiential learning while building connections with peers over their shared interests. 

Engineering Village: live in Sullivan Hall 

The Engineering Village is an extension of the College of Engineering’s First-Year Program introducing students to the field of engineering. It encourages thoughtful consideration of complex challenges facing our communities. Students must be engineering majors to participate.

Engineering Village Expansion: live in Wolf Ridge Apartments

The focus for the new Engineering Village Expansion is on transition to your major in the College of Engineering, career readiness, mental health and wellness. The expansion will include current active students in the Engineering Village and new, admitted Transfer students.

 

Exploratory Studies Village: live in Owen Hall
The Exploratory Studies Village is for students entering the university who are undecided about their major. A year of guided inquiry and exploration, coupled with one-on-one sessions with their academic advisor, helps move students through the career planning and decision-making process. Students must be in the Exploratory Studies Program to participate.

Global Village: live in Alexander Hall
The Global Village is a living and learning community for those interested in experiencing different cultures. Students live and interact with people from different backgrounds, experiences, countries and viewpoints.

Honors Village: live in Berry, Becton or Bagwell Hall
The Honors Village allows students to enhance their personal growth, advance academic excellence, get involved with their community and have fun in the process. This village is a collaboration between the University Honors Program and University Housing, boasting representation from every academic college and every academic year (first year through senior year). Students must be accepted into the University Honors Program to participate. 

Impact Leadership Village: live in Bowen Hall
The Impact Leadership Village develops emerging leaders by providing students with the opportunity to learn about leadership models, organizational development, ethics in leadership and global leadership. This community produces future leaders who lead with integrity and are socially responsible, globally minded, progressive leaders who value the multidisciplinary nature of leadership and are equipped to make their personal impact on the state, the nation and the world.

Students Advocating for Youth: live in Syme Hall
Students Advocating for Youth (SAY) Village is a community for first-year students in any academic discipline who have a passion for working with youth. Students develop one-on-one mentoring relationships with local elementary school students and learn what it means to be a youth advocate.

THRIVE Village: live in Wood Hall
The THRIVE Village aims to cultivate a community where first-year students feel supported, empowered, and inspired to achieve their full potential. By embracing the six dimensions of wellness, THRIVE strives to foster well-rounded, resilient individuals who flourish academically, personally, and socially. The goal of THRIVE is to support first-year students’ transition to NC State, connect them to valuable campus resources, and promote relationship-building, creating a community where all members feel valued and supported. Signature events include Wellness Wednesdays, Lunch & Learn discussions, and off-campus trips. 

Transfer Connections Village: live in Wolf Village Apartments
The Transfer Connections Village (TCV) is a vibrant and welcoming community designed to support transfer students as they transition to NC State. Our mission is to empower transfer students throughout their journey, foster meaningful connections, and provide opportunities to achieve personal, academic, and professional success.

Women in Science and Engineering: live in Lee Hall
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Village is a living and learning community created for female-identifying first-year and sophomore students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Membership in WISE provides a powerful networking opportunity with other goal-oriented women as you pursue your STEM major.

Women of Welch Village: live in Welch Hall
The Women of Welch (WOW) Village enhances women-identifying students’ opportunities outside the classroom through empowerment, leadership development, and self-awareness. WOW creates a holistic community that encourages individual growth while challenging members to act as citizens of a global community. Signature events include Tea Time discussions, book clubs, campus excursions, off-campus trips, and collaborating with the Women’s Center.

More Information

For more information about living on campus, visit:

University Housing
Monday - Friday |  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1112 Pullen Hall
201 Dan Allen Drive
Raleigh, NC 27695-7315
919.515.2440
housing@ncsu.edu
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