New Student
Checklist
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a printable version of the checklist (.pdf format)
Every Student Must…
 Reserve
Your Space at Orientation
You must register for Orientation
either on this website or
by calling the office directly at 919.515.1234. Orientation
sessions are college-specific and you must attend the session
that corresponds with the college in which you are enrolled. Review
your acceptance letter from Undergraduate Admissions if you
are unsure of your college. Contact New Student Orientation
at 919.515.1234 immediately should you have a conflict
with attending your designated Orientation session. Housing
and meals are included for students at Orientation.
Submit
Final Academic Transcript(s)
You must request that
your high school counselor send your final official transcript
to the Admissions Office immediately following your graduation. If you are enrolled in college
courses, you must have your college Registrar’s Office
send an official copy of your final transcript to the Admissions
Office. Failure to submit a final, official transcript
will result in cancellation of your acceptance to NC State. Transcripts
should be sent to Undergraduate Admissions, NC State, Box 7103,
Raleigh, NC 27695-7103.
Complete
the Medical History and Immunization Documentation
Complete and return the Report on Medical History and
Immunization Documentation form that has been sent to
you by the Admissions Office. Students must have these
records on file at NC State. Please note under North
Carolina regulations, a student must be dropped from classes
and a hold placed on future registration until the immunization
requirements are met. This form may also be downloaded
from www.ncsu.edu/student_health/immunizations/immunization.html. Return
the completed form by May 30 for the fall semester, or within
30 days of your acceptance. Contact Student Health
Services at 919.515.7233 or by email at immunizations@ncsu.edu. Website: www.ncsu.edu/student_health/
Access
Your Unity Account
Your Unity account gives you access
to numerous online resources available at NC State. To
obtain your Unity ID, log in to https://wolfpaw.ncsu.edu/ with
your WolfPAW username and password. Your initial Unity
ID password is the last four digits of your ID number (found
on the WolfPAW page) followed by the month and day of your
birth (mmdd). Be sure you know your Unity ID and password
when you come to Orientation as you will need them to register
for classes!
You need your Unity ID and password to access your email as
well as online student services (e.g., e-billing, financial
aid, Registration and Records) available via the MyPack Portal
(http://mypack.ncsu.edu). For answers to questions concerning
your account, computing access, ResNet (networking for on-campus
residents) and other computing questions, please visit www.ncsu.edu/it/essentials/ orwww.ncsu.edu/unityid. You
may also contact the NC State Help Desk at help@ncsu.edu or
919.515.HELP (4357).
Access
Your Tuition and Fees Information
Students do not
receive a copy of their tuition and fees statement in the
mail. Instead, you will receive an email notification
that an eBILL has been posted to your account. The eBILL
notification will be sent from e_bill@ncsu.edu. If
you use anti-spam or filtering software, please add e_bill@ncsu.edu to
your trusted sender list. You will then access your bill
via MyPack Portal.
Tuition and Fees must be paid by the date posted on your
billing statement to avoid schedule cancellation. It
is the responsibility of each student to make full payment
or complete financial aid information prior to the posted
deadline. Approved Financial Aid awards, scholarships,
and sponsorships will be noted on the account, and only amounts
exceeding the award must be paid to prevent cancellation. Visit
the Cashier’s Office website at www.fis.ncsu.edu/cashier/ for
billing and payment options. If you have questions
regarding your account, you may contact the University Cashier’s
Office at 919.515.2986 or via email at studentaccounts@ncsu.edu.
If you decide not to attend NC State University, you must
notify the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in writing
no later than the first day of classes. You will
be held responsible for any charges on your account until
an Official Withdrawal is completed.
If You Need to….
Request
a Curriculum (College) Change
Requests to change the college into which you were accepted
must be submitted to and approved by the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions prior to June 15. You cannot change
your college after June 15 or during Orientation. Submit
a written request to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions,
NC State, Campus Box 7103, Raleigh, NC 27695 or via email
at undergrad_admissions@ncsu.edu. If
you have additional questions, please contact Undergraduate
Admissions at 919.515.2434.
Submit
AP/IB Credits
Send official scores of Advanced Placement or International
Baccalaureate exams to Undergraduate Admissions (College Board
Code 5496).
Apply
for Scholarships and Financial Aid
Apply for scholarships
and financial aid as early as possible. Contact
the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at 919.515.2421
or visit the website at www7.acs.ncsu.edu/financial_aid/for
specific information regarding your financial aid status and
other valuable resources.
Complete
Your University Housing Application
Planning
to live on campus? For housing assignment eligibility,
students must complete a Housing Application and pay the Admissions
Advanced Enrollment Deposit. Complete the University
Housing Application on-line via www.ncsu.edu/housing.
Review
Meal Plan Options from University DiningUniversity
Dining offers a wide range of options to meet your nutritional
needs. Information on meal plan programs,
the AllCampus card, and application materials are available
via www.ncsudining.com. You
may also contact University Dining by calling 919.515.3090
or via email at dining@ncsu.edu.
Get
Phone and Cable Service for your Room
ComTech in
conjunction with the Office of Outreach, Communications and
Consulting, provides a comprehensive optional local phone
and cable package for students living on campus. Prepaid
long distance service is also available. All telecommunications
services are optional. For more information, or to sign
up for service, visit the website at http://comtech.ncsu.edu/students.
Update
Your Home and/or Email Address
It is very important
that your address and phone information are kept current
with the University. It’s easy
to do using the MyPack Portal. Enrolled students can
update their personal information (address, phone, emergency
contacts, etc.) through the portal using their Unity ID and
password. To access the MyPack Portal, go to www.ncsu.edu/registrar and
click the MyPack icon. Once you have logged into the
portal, simply click For Students, find the Personal
Info area, and select Contact Info.
Campus
Parking Permit Information
Parking on campus requires
a valid NC State Parking Permit. Permits
are awarded based on student classification and availability. The
Transportation website www.ncsu.edu/transportation contains
detailed information regarding parking permit options for first-year
students and instructions on how to apply for permits. This
site also houses information regarding the University’s
free bus service, Wolfline. You may also contact the
Transportation office directly at 919.515.3424.
Purchase
or Upgrade Your Computer
Review the computer specifications at www.ncsu.edu/it/compspecs before
your computer purchase. This site provides recommendations
for both minimum and high-end laptops and desktops, and various
operating systems. Information about recommendations
based on your curriculum, and links to vendors with special
pricing for NC State students are also available. If
you have questions not addressed on the website, you can contact
the Help Desk at help@ncsu.edu or
919.515.HELP (4357).
Purchase
Your Textbooks
NC State Bookstores is the University maintained official
sources for textbooks. Visit their website at www.ncsu.edu/bookstore/newstudents for
information regarding the “Get Booked Early” program.
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