Global Village
The world is at your doorstep here in the Global Village. Are you thinking of studying abroad or wish you could study abroad? This is the best experience to prepare you for that endeavor. Residents from all over the world come to reside here at the Global Village. Students who live in the Global Village are those interested in living and interacting with people from differing backgrounds, experiences, countries, and viewpoints. The community's focus is one of global awareness, understanding, and experience. The Global Village has two unique locations on Central Campus: Alexander Hall and Carroll Hall.
Unique Village Features
Regardless of which of the two building villages you live, benefits every resident will enjoy include:
- The pairing of international students and U.S. students as roommates
- Student Ambassadors to assist in acclimating international students to U.S. Culture
- A faculty-led programming series on global and cultural issues
- Discussion programs focusing on international issues and global awareness
- A place for students to practice their language skills
- A more typical US college experience for international students
- Excursions to events/sites within North Carolina, New York City, and Washington DC
How do you become a part of this experience?
Whether you are new to on-campus housing or want to transfer into the Global Village from another residence hall, you will need to complete an online application. This application is in addition to the University Housing application.
Returning NC State Students:
- Go to the University Housing section in the MyPack Portal
- Click the Living Learning Applications link
- Complete the Global Village application (please make sure you choose the correct semester).
Incoming NC State students:
- Go to the University Housing section in the MyPack Portal
- Click the Housing Application link
- Once you finish your Housing Application, then go back to the University Housing section in MyPack and click the Living Learning Applications link
- Complete the Global Village application (please make sure you choose the correct semester).
What do you do after you applied?
- The completed Global Village applications will have status of "Pending". Upon review and acceptance of the application, each approved applicant will receive an e-mail inviting him/her to the village reminding him/her of the requirements. You MUST respond to this e-mail by the deadline listed in order to be placed in the Global Village. Once response is received, the status of your application will change to "Approved".
- Application reviews will begin in February for the following Fall semester and in October for the Spring semester. For the Fall, applications received before February 1st will receive priority for returning NC State students. May 1st will receive priority for incoming students
- Once accepted into the Global Village, participants who are returning NC State students will be able to choose spaces in the village through the Housing Selection process. Incoming NC State students will be placed in available spaces in Carroll and Alexander Halls. Please note, the Global Village assignments staff reserves the right to change your room assignment. We will be pairing U.S. students with international roommates and vice versa.
Global Village Requirements
Residents who live in the Global Village must:
- Attend the Global Village Fall Orientation that occurs before the start of classes
- Participate in five or more Village hall programs each semester
- Abide by the Student Code of Conduct, University Housing Rules and Community Standards and remain in good academic standing.
- Be an active participant within the Global Village Community
- Note: Priority is given to CHASS majors
*These requirements are subject to change. Participants will be notified if a change occurs.
Contact Information
For Housing questions:
Christina Ujj
Community Director, Alexander & Turlington Halls
(919) 515-2929
Sarah Mitchell
Residence Director, Carroll Hall
(919) 515-7897
