Other Useful Links
Academic Policies
Two important documents lay the foundation for your graduate school years at NC State. The first is the Code of Student Conduct. The second document -- Graduate Administrative Handbook -- is more comprehensive and provides an outline for your graduate career.
Athletics
NC State offers students a wide selection of athletic opportunities. In addition to Wolfpack events, there are a variety of professional athletics within easy access.
Calendar for Graduate Students
There are several academic calendars that provide essential information, such as class registration schedules, university semester schedules, and deadline information.
Career Center
The Career Center maintains resources in career and employer information, as well as a variety of job search resources.
Computing Resources
NC State offers both generalized and specialized computing resources. Students have access to computing labs as well as the campus data network and on-line support.
Child Care
More and more graduate students need to accommodate families -- and young children, in particular. NC State provides the online Child Care Resource Center, an excellent resource for graduate students with young children! The NC Division of Child Development and Wake County Smart Start Program are also good sources for finding local child care centers.
Financial Aid
Graduate School Staff
The Graduate School has a staff is available to help you with various graduate school issues. To find out who does what and how to contact them, click HERE.
Graduate Catalog
The Graduate Catalog, in addition to providing links similar to those in this guide, also furnishes course descriptions, lists of graduate faculty, and information about specific degree programs.
Health
Hotels
When you need to find accommodations for family and friends, there are several hotels close to campus. The Holiday Inn Brownstone Hotel and the Velvet Cloak Inn are a short walk from the main campus. Additionally, this LINK will let you find hotel rooms throughout the Raleigh area.
International Student Information
The Office of International Services maintains current requirements and information for international students. Here, you will find information on such topics as visas, travel, organizations, and American culture. International students who have English as a second language must take an English Placement Test. Further information can be obtained from the Director of Graduate Programs in your department or from Section 2.3 of the Graduate Administrative Handbook.
Library
NC state has one of the finest university libraries in the country, with a rich array of on-line as well as on-site resources.
Raleigh Area
Raleigh is a city abundant with major museums and recreational facilities. For more information on all there is to do, follow these links.
- Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Virtual Raleigh
Welcome to Greater Raleigh
News&Observer
WRAL-TV
NBC17-TV
Religion
- Chaplains' Cooperative Ministries at NC State
Raleigh Area Churches
Yahoo! Yellow Pages for a list of churches, synagogues, and other religious organizations
Required Documents for Graduate Students
Throughout your graduate school experience, various university forms will be required. The Schedule of Required Documents tells you what you need, when you need it, and where you get it.
Restaurants
There are many restaurants within walking distance of campus, especially along Hillsborough Street, along Western Boulevard, and in Cameron Village. Many others are easily accessible by car -- not only in Raleigh, but also in Cary, Durham, and Chapel Hill. To see a sampling, follow this LINK.
Shopping
Shopping districts within easy walking distance of campus include Cameron Village to the north of the main campus and Mission Valley on Avent Ferry Road between main campus and Centennial Campus. Two major shopping malls, Cary Towne Center and Crabtree Valley Mall, are within a 15-minute drive from campus.
Student Organizations
- University Graduate Student Association
Association for the Concerns of African American Graduate Students
International Student Organizations
Student Organizations
Transportation
Because on-campus parking is limited, many students prefer to bike to and around campus or to use one of the bus systems listed below.
| Wolfline | 515-WOLF (9653) |
| AMTRAK | 833-7594 or 1-800-872-7245 |
| Capital Area Transit | 828-7228 |
| Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) | 840-2123 |
| Triangle Transit Authority | 549-9999 |
To ease travel around the area, you might also want to check out the following transportation information sites:
Utilities
| Cable | Time-Warner Cable | 595-4892 |
| Electric | Progress Energy | 508-5400 |
| Gas | Public Service Company of North Carolina (PSNC) | 833-6641 |
| Telephone | BellSouth-AT&T | 1-888-757-6500 |