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Prospective Undergraduate Students

Information Sessions and Guided Tours

The best way to find out if the College of Engineering at NC State is right for you is to register to attend our information sessions that we offer to prospective students and their families. The information sessions consist of a brief overview of the College of Engineering followed by time to tour Centennial Campus. University Admissions sessions are also available for both first-year and transfer students. When possible, we recommend signing up for one of our Engineering sessions and a University Admissions session.

Engineering Information Session

Come learn what you can expect to THINK and DO in Engineering at NC State and witness our amazing Centennial Campus via a guided tour!

University Admissions Information Session

There are a variety of ways to get to know NC State’s campus and community.

Self-Guided Tour

Click on the link below to view a flyer you can use to take a self-guided tour of Centennial Campus and the College of Engineering.

Opportunities to connect with engineering departments

Are you interested in learning more about Biological Engineering? Please visit  BAE Undergraduate Programs and be sure to watch this video “What is Biological Engineering?”  about our degree programs. If you have questions or would like to set up a personalized visit to the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering to meet with our Student Ambassadors, please email  heather_austin@ncsu.edu. Virtual meetings can also be arranged. 

Are you interested in learning more about the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering? We invite you to visit our Undergraduate Program Overview website where you will find information about the department. For questions about the program please email bme_student_services@ncsu.edu. You may also complete the BME Campus Visitor form if you will be on campus and would like to learn more in-person.

Are you interested in learning more about the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering? Find information especially for prospective students and their families at CBE Prospective Student Resources or email Dr. Lisa Bullard, the Undergraduate Director, at lgbullar@ncsu.edu with specific questions!

Are you interested in learning more about the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering? We invite you to look over our Undergraduate Programs page where you will find information about all three of our degree programs. Interested in an in-person tour? Join us for a twice monthly in person tour of Fitts-Woolard Hall led by one of our CCEE student ambassadors! Tours will begin at 4:00 PM. Please register here. If you have specific questions about civil, construction, or environmental engineering or our department, please email the Coordinator of Advising, Dr. Meredith Martinez, at mmartinez@ncsu.edu.

We appreciate your interest in Computer Science at NC State! Please visit our Future Students website where you will find a wealth of information about the department, including an opportunity to Ask an Ambassador or view a video presentation. If you have academic questions, please use our Undergraduate Advising Questions form, and Ms. Marini, our Coordinator of Undergraduate Advising, will respond as soon as possible. In person tours will resume in September 2025. 

Are you interested in learning more about Electrical and/or Computer Engineering at NC State? ECE welcomes you to explore its facilities through our 3D tours, immersive videos and engaging content! Learn more at ece.ncsu.edu/tour.

Interested in a trip to Centennial Campus at NC State? Sign up for an in-person tour where you’ll have the opportunity to walk around Engineering Building II with one of our awesome student ambassadors. Learn more a ece.ncsu.edu/visit.

Are you interested in learning more about the Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering? ISE advisors welcome your questions!  Just email ise-undergradoffice@ncsu.edu.

Want to check out Fitts-Woolard Hall? Then check out our virtual tour!

Are you interested in learning more about the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering?  MAE welcomes your questions!  Just email mae-undergrad-office@ncsu.edu or sign up for an in-person tour here: www.mae.ncsu.edu/department-tours/.

Interested in learning more about Materials Science and Engineering at NC State? Visit our Future Students page to to discover what our department has to offer. For questions about the program, please complete our Undergraduate Advising Questions Form. If you’ll be on campus and would like to learn more in person, submit the MSE Tour Request Form to schedule a personalized tour led by an MSE Ambassador.

Are you interested in learning more about the Department of Nuclear Engineering? See opportunities for prospective students and connect with Lisa Marshall, Director of Outreach, Retention & Engagement | Lecturer | Adviser

Forest Biomaterials – Paper Science and Engineering
Join a program that leads the way in sustainable manufacturing. With only 8% of plastics being recycled, the world needs innovative, bio-based alternatives—and that’s exactly what Paper Science and Engineering delivers. Our students gain unmatched hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, research, and study abroad opportunities, preparing them to replace environmentally harmful materials with solutions that are truly recyclable or compostable.

With 100% of graduates employed within six months, generous scholarships, and the option to add a Chemical Engineering degree with just one extra semester, Paper Science and Engineering is more than a degree—it’s a path to transform the future.

Textile Engineering encompasses topics such as sports textiles, biomedical materials, polymers, and computer information systems. You can learn more about what the Wilson College of Textiles has to offer by joining us for a session here.

The Joint NCSU/UNCA Engineering Programs are entirely located at UNC Asheville. All our tours on conducted on UNC Asheville’s campus. The Joint Engineering – Mechatronics is a full NCSU engineering program. Our tours are at UNC Asheville on Mondays at 1pm. Prospective students can sign up here.

Explore and tour our engineering buildings

Centennial Campus is the hub of research, innovation and partnership.  Learn more and access our virtual 360 tours at the link below.

Receive information about NC State

If you are interested in receiving up-to-date information on NC State events, application deadlines, special programs and admissions information, click the button below.

Prospective Graduate Students

If you’re interested in pursuing a graduate degree in one of our engineering departments and would like to schedule a visit, please reach out to the department directly.  You can find a list of key contacts on the Graduate Academics website.

You may also find the university’s virtual campus tour helpful.