In-person

Jul 12, 2024

The Oval

While on Centennial Campus, head to a grassy open area surrounded by four engineering buildings and the Hunt Library to relax and unwind. Enjoy the outdoor plaza and check out the nearby art installation. 

Jul 12, 2024

Free Expression Tunnel

Express your creativity at the Free Expression Tunnel — a heavily trafficked underpass that connects the university’s north and central campuses. Designated a graffiti-friendly zone in the late 1960s, students can tag the tunnel’s walls as they see fit. 

Jul 12, 2024

Mary Yarbrough Court

Mary Yarbrough Court is a quiet, shady escape named after the first woman to complete a graduate program at NC State. You can find the court, and its gardens, behind Holladay Hall on North Campus, within view of the Memorial Belltower. 

Jul 12, 2024

Court of North Carolina

The Court of North Carolina is one of the largest green spaces at NC State. It’s a place for leisurely picnics, outdoor lessons and the occasional snowball fight on a wintry day. Unwind on Main Campus near the steps of the 1911 building. 

Jul 12, 2024

JC Raulston Arboretum

The arboretum is open daily and is only two miles west of main campus. Explore one of the largest and most diverse collections of landscape plants in the southeast United States boasting 14 botanic gardens — including a rooftop terrace. 

Jul 12, 2024

Schenck Forest

Sitting on 245 acres of land, Schenck Forest is a unique site that benefits NC State students, faculty and staff as well as the broader Raleigh community. The forest provides outdoor laboratories for students and faculty, publicly accessible trails, an arboretum and 50 acres of dedicated hardwood preservation. It’s located about 10 minutes from NC State’s campus. 

Jul 12, 2024

Wellness and Recreation Outdoor Adventures

WellRec maintains the university’s challenge course, climbing center and hosts a variety of trips throughout the year. The center and gym also rents out equipment to the campus community. Be sure to bring your Wolfpack One card or Wellness and Recreation member ID to check out any outdoor equipment. 

Jul 12, 2024

Lake Raleigh Woods

Lake Raleigh’s recreation area sits in the heart of NC State’s Centennial Campus and offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor exploration, including hiking, biking, picnics, disc golf, fishing, non-motorized boating and watersports. 

Apr 12, 2024

The Shore Grief Center

If you have experience the death of a child, parent, sibling, spouse, grandparent, or friend, The Shore Grief Center is here to help you make sense of the grieving process. At The Shore Grief Center, we provide peer-based grief support groups for ages six and up and assist with the highly-personal journey through grief. Our… 

Apr 12, 2024

WakeMed Grief Support Groups

WakeMed Grief Support Groups are a free, supportive place for anyone that has lost a loved one. Come to share your story, learn more about grief, and hold your loss in a compassionate group space. 

Apr 12, 2024

Legal Aid of North Carolina

We provide support to North Carolinians who are unable to afford an attorney. 

Apr 12, 2024

A Place at the Table

A Place at the Table accomplishes our mission in two ways. 

Apr 12, 2024

Therapeutic Alternatives Mobile Crisis

Mobile Crisis response provides an immediate evaluation, triage and access to acute MH/DD/SA services, treatment and supports. These services include immediate telephonic response to assess the crisis and determine the risk, mental status, medical stability and appropriate response. 

Apr 12, 2024

Raleigh ACORNS

The City of Raleigh’s ACORNS (Addressing Crises through Outreach, Referrals, Networking and Service) program was established as a proactive team that works with residents in crisis and directs them to available resources. The ACORNS team combines social workers and law enforcement officers who are tasked to help by using the most appropriate and least invasive interventions possible. 

Apr 5, 2024

Student Ombuds Services

The Student Ombuds is here for you to discuss your concerns related to any aspect of your NC State experience. An independent, neutral, confidential and informal office at NC State, Student Ombuds Services is here to be a personal guide for conflict management, prevention and resolution while advocating for fair processes and empowering students to successfully navigate… 

Apr 5, 2024

Faculty and Staff Ombuds Office

The faculty ombuds office is independent, impartial, informal and confidential and helps to strengthen relationships across the university, engages with people to help inform critical decisions, monitors trends and promotes fair process. 

Apr 5, 2024

Accessibility and Accommodations

NC State provides reasonable accommodations based on disability, religion and pregnancy. We provide equal opportunity in all of our programs, activities and services, as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and other applicable… 

Dec 11, 2023

Gregg Museum of Art and Design

Visit the Gregg Museum and experience its wide range of programs, lectures, artist residencies, film screenings and other immersive art experiences. During your visit, explore the museum gardens designed and planted by NC State Horticultural Science students. 

Dec 4, 2023

Campus Health

Campus Health provides affordable, accessible and high-quality primary health care to eligible students, and provides a comprehensive disease-prevention and health education program to the NC State University community. 

Sep 13, 2023

Survivor Support Services

The NC State Women’s Center has trained advocates who support survivors of interpersonal violence (domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, etc.) in understanding their options and navigating healing and recovery. The NC State Women’s Center serves ALL NC State students and we welcome students of all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. Services include accompaniment to court, student… 

Sep 13, 2023

Group Counseling

Counseling in a small group setting can help you feel less alone. It connects you with other students who are going through similar struggles, creating an environment of social support and encouragement. 

Sep 8, 2023

Behavior Assessment Team

The Behavior Assessment Team (BAT) is committed to improving the NC State community through a proactive, multidisciplinary and coordinated approach to the prevention, identification, assessment, intervention and management of the safety and well-being of our campus community. All employees and students are encouraged to report/share concerns. 

Sep 5, 2023

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FASAP) offers no-cost counseling services for eligible employees and their household members to address stress, relationship, personal and family issues (three free sessions per issue). Counseling services available by phone, in-person or virtually. 

Aug 11, 2023

Drop-In Spaces

Drop-in spaces are casual, low-commitment ways to engage in a variety of experiences that allow you to find connection and support. Drop-in spaces are offered by Prevention Services in collaboration with campus partners. 

Aug 11, 2023

CARES

CARES is a program that works closely with campus resources to provide early intervention for students who may be struggling personally or whose behavior has led others to be concerned for their well-being. Case managers can meet with the individual(s) to provide access to resources and follow up with them to monitor their progress. Students,… 

Aug 9, 2023

Crafts Center

Did you know that just 20 minutes of art daily is as beneficial as exercise and mindfulness? The NC State Crafts Center offers classes, workshops, and special sessions in jewelry, wood, clay, glass, mixed media, fibers, painting, printmaking, photography – and more! 

Jun 6, 2023

Wellness Living-Learning Village

The Wellness Village is open to all NC State students committed to living a balanced lifestyle. The village encourages developing and maintaining personal overall wellness through coursework, small programs, mentorships and high-impact events. 

Jun 6, 2023

Emergency Housing

NC State University Housing provides temporary and emergency housing on a case-by-case basis. While there is no cost for current on-campus residents to access alternative housing in the event of an emergency, costs for off-campus students vary by duration of stay. 

Jun 6, 2023

Emotional Support Animals on Campus

NC State University Housing permits service and assistance animals in all residential facilities. To qualify, students must receive approval from the Disability Resources Office and complete the University Housing service/assistance animal request form. 

Jun 6, 2023

Question, Persuade, Refer Training

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training is a bystander-intervention programming focused on identifying warning signs for students in crisis, strategies for support and resources for referrals. 

Jun 6, 2023

Opioid Training

This workshop will draw attention to opioid trends, signs and symptoms of overdose, and appropriate intervention. Each participant can take home a Naloxone (Narcan) kit. 

Jun 6, 2023

Wellness and Accessibility Technology Lending

University Libraries offers a collection of devices aimed at promoting wellness and enabling physical and emotional self-care, including color blind glasses, Verilux full spectrum lamps, guided meditation lights, white noise machines, talking calculators, high contrast keyboards and pen readers. 

Jun 6, 2023

Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Space

NC State’s interfaith prayer and meditation room (Room 2108, East Wing, Hill Library) serves and supports all students and the holistic wellness of the university community, as scientific evidence demonstrates the significant cognitive and physiological benefits of meditation. The spaces allow individuals of all religious faiths and non-religious beliefs to experience a place for peace, prayer,… 

Jun 6, 2023

Queer Quorum

Queer Quorum opens up the GLBT Center to a variety of intersectional, student-picked discussion topics. The first and last Tuesday of every month features a different student dialogue facilitator who chooses the month’s topic and leads participants in a thought-provoking discussion. This event creates space for dialogue and affirmation of queer and intersecting identities. 

Jun 6, 2023

Feminist Fridays

Hosted by the NC State Women’s Center, Feminist Fridays aims to create a community of scholars who believe in collaborative leadership through engaging in critical discourse and reflection and provides an opportunity for transformative learning through discussion, counter-storytelling and refuting the dominant narrative often attributed to marginalized populations. 

Jun 6, 2023

What’s on the Table

What’s on the Table is the African American Cultural Center’s weekly space for Black folx across campus to come together to unpack important conversations essential to our communities. From navigating PWIs, to the weaponization of black hair, this space is known to provide dialogue that stimulates the minds of attendees and offers a space for… 

Jun 6, 2023

QTPOC

QTPOC (Queer and Transgender People of Color) centers the lived experiences of African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian American, Native American, multi-racial, and communities of color who identify as LGBTQIA+, and provides a space for students to share their experiences, discuss how their identities influence each other, connect with other students who are navigating multiple communities and… 

Jun 6, 2023

T-Files

T-Files provides a space that centers the lived experiences of transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming and gender-questioning students to explore and affirm their identities, build community, and create a welcoming environment at NC State. 

Jun 6, 2023

Mindfulness in the Museum

As part of our Mindfulness in the Museum initiative, the Gregg Museum of Art + Design offers regular free Yoga and tai chi classes throughout the academic year. 

Jun 6, 2023

Pack Essentials

Pack Essentials provides resources for students at risk of or experiencing food, housing or financial insecurity, with a centralized collection of on- and off-campus resources, including the Student Emergency Fund, Meal Plan and Housing Scholarships, Meal Share program and the Feed the Pack food pantry. The Pack Essentials team responds to applicants in a timely… 

Jun 6, 2023

HES: Take 8 at NC State

The Department of Health and Exercises Studies offers more than 70 different activity courses ranging from required 100-level fitness courses to Canoeing or Self Defense. Students that complete four activity classes can visit HES to receive a free water bottle, or complete eight activity classes to receive a free t-shirt.