Arrival Survival

Address
NC State Registration and Records must keep up-to-date records on student addresses. The easiest method of changing your address is through the MyPack Portal link using your UNITY ID (see Unity Accounts).

AllCampus Card
Students are required to have an AllCampus Card. The card serves as a student identification card and gives access to multiple services, including D.H. Hill Library, Student Health Services, Carmichael Gymnasium, and special events. When money is deposited on the AllCampus Card, it serves as both a debit card and as a library copy card. The AllCampus Card office is located in the West Dunn Building.

Banking
There are several banks within walking distance of campus, as well as various ATMs around campus and on Hillsborough Street. The State Employees Credit Union now offers banking services for graduate students. However, membership is only provided to graduate students who are on the University payroll.

Bank of America 321 Oberlin Road 829-6654
BB&T 1806 Hillsborough Street
611 Oberlin Road
 716-9665
716-9520
First Citizens Bank 2005 Clark Avenue 716-7121
Mechanics and Farmers Bank 13 E. Hargett Street 821-4611
State Employees Credit Union 2802 Hillsborough Street 839-5381
Wachovia Bank and Trust 2600 Hillsborough
2001 Clark Avenue
601 Oberlin Road
4530 Western Boulevard
 664-8801
839-1399
881-6324
233-8474

 

 

 

 

 

 

Driver's License and Plates
To operate an automobile in North Carolina, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles requires a valid driver's license, liability insurance, and auto registration (license plate). Raleigh residents pay personal property tax on their vehicles and must list their vehicles with Wake County by January 1 of each year.

E-Mail Accounts
E-mail accounts -- called Unity Accounts -- for new students are automatically generated at the start of each semester. The Unity account allows students to access the campus computing resources, register online with MyPack Portal, and access and maintain student information. Explore the ITD Essentials at NC State website for more information about your Unity Account, Unity ID and password.

Health Insurance
NC State strongly encourages each student to have accident and illness insurance protection, either by their parents' group policy or under the NC State Student Insurance Plan. This plan is available to all students and helps cover the cost of referrals to off-campus specialists or to hospitals for serious illnesses. Students who will be on assistantship or fellowship appointments should see the Graduate Student Support Plan website for benefit information.

International students: Health and medical insurance are requirements of every nonimmigrant student’s academic program in the US. All students in F-1 or J-1 status must purchase and maintain the North Carolina State University Student Medical Insurance Plan. This plan will offset costs of serious illness or accidents that cannot be treated at the Student Health Service. J-1 students are also required to purchase health insurance for any dependents (spouse and children). For coverage details, claims and exclusion information, or an application, please consult the Hill, Chesson & Woody website or call them at (919) 645-0240. You may also request printed information from Office of International Services (OIS). If you would like to see NC State Universities Policy Statement on Required Accident and Sickness Insurance for International Students please click here.

Housing
There are several options for graduate student housing at NC State. On campus, graduate students can be accommodated in Watauga Hall, E.S. King Village, Wolf Village, or Western Manor Apartments. The majority of graduate students, however, find apartments off-campus. Below are some helpful links to begin your search. The University Housing Office maintains on-site books of apartment and roommate information. Also, check with your graduate program office for lists of current and new students who might need a roommate or who can suggest other apartments in the area.

Immunization Records
North Carolina Public Health Law requires proof of immunizations to protect students while at NC State. Students should submit their Health and Immunization Form within 30 days of acceptance.

New Resident Information
Several sources provide general information for new residents to Raleigh and the Triangle area. Information about driver's licenses, voter registration, utilities, and much more is located on the City of Raleigh Public Affairs website. An additional resource is the INFOLink (1-800-831-1754), a referral agency that provides resource information throughout Orange and Wake counties.

Parking Permit
All vehicles parking on the NC State campus must be registered with Transportation. Valid permits are required for vehicles parked on campus between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Permits are sold based on space availability and eligibility, however, graduate students are given preference on the waiting list. Eligible students may request parking permits or the renewal of a parking permit during the fall and spring semesters on the dates/times designated for permit registration.

Register for Classes
After obtaining a personal ID number (PIN) from their graduate administrator, graduate students register for classes through the online MyPack Portal using their valid Unity ID. Online registration is controlled by specific window access dates, however. Students cannot register before their window access is scheduled.

Residency Requirements
Under North Carolina law, legal residence means more than simply living in the state. More specifically, it means maintaining a permanent home of indefinite duration as opposed to a temporary residence incident to enrollment in a university, college or technical institute of the state. If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and you wish to be considered for in-state residency for tuition purposes, you must complete several residentiary acts before you can begin the one-year (12-month) waiting period prior to applying for North Carolina residency. For full details, click HERE.

Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are payable by the due date on your bill. The Cashier's Office provides you with several options to make your tuition payments -- check, on-line, or by credit card.