November 17-19, 2024

Program Overview
The Visit NC State Program is designed to offer prospective graduate students, and particularly those interested in the PhD, an opportunity to visit our campus, at no cost, to learn more about current research of our faculty and graduate students, and to experience the quality of our graduate programs.

To be considered for participation, applicants must submit this completed application form, along with the following, prior to the deadline date:
1) one faculty letter of recommendation
2) an unofficial transcript (from each institution attended)
3) a statement of interest (750 words or less) answering the following questions:

1. What are your research and/or academic interests? Include the names of any faculty doing work that particularly interests you.
2. Why do you want to pursue your graduate degree at NC State University?
3. What are your professional goals, and how will your graduate degree help you achieve these goals?

4) your CV/Resume.

It is important that you prepare these materials prior to starting this application, since they are required uploads at the end of the application.

Deadlines & Notification Dates
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
Notification of Decisions will be sent by: October 25, 2024

Selection Criteria
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.25
• Be a junior or senior in college, an enrolled master’s student, or an interested postbaccalaureate
• Demonstrate serious consideration to attend NC State University
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (International students currently enrolled in a higher education institution within the continental U.S. may be considered)

Contact Information
Mailing Address:
North Carolina State University
The Graduate School
ATTN: Dr. David Shafer
1020 Main Campus Drive
Box 7102
Raleigh, NC 27695
T: 919.515.4462
F: 919.515.2873
W: grad.ncsu.edu
E: dmshafer@ncsu.edu

Program Website: go.ncsu.edu/visitncstate