Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our Commitment

NC State values diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. As a public university — a university of the people — it’s essential that we welcome and support everyone in our community. That’s why a commitment to a stronger and more inclusive institutional culture is enshrined in our strategic plan.

Diverse experiences and perspectives enrich our lives. They give students the insights required to succeed in today’s global marketplace, and they make all of us more conscientious global citizens. We expect everyone in the wider Wolfpack to champion this work and to give of their time, effort and talent to support it.

Below, you can explore recent universitywide initiatives, diversity programs across our colleges and divisions, messages from leadership, upcoming events and more.

Institutional Equity and Diversity

NC State maintains a dedicated Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity to coordinate efforts across campus. The office fosters inclusion, ensures equal opportunity, and provides resources and redress for those who need them. If you have questions about diversity and inclusion at NC State, this office is where to start.

Visit the office 

Current Initiatives

Our work to foster diversity and inclusion is an ongoing, proactive effort at NC State. Here are some of the key initiatives and programs in place to strengthen our university’s culture, including recent developments and institutional updates.

Equity Research Symposium

In 2022, researchers from across NC State’s colleges and the Graduate School are coming together to explore what equity means in research.

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Chancellor’s Creating Community Awards

Every year, we honor the NC State people and organizations that have made exceptional contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Diversity Trends

Institutional Strategy and Analysis at NC State maintains and reports on race and ethnicity data for students, faculty and staff across the university.

See the data 

SEA Change

NC State is one of three charter members of SEA Change, an effort to advance diversity and inclusion in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.

Read more 

Educational Opportunities and Trainings

A wealth of diversity and inclusion training is available to the NC State community in support of learning goals for all faculty and staff.

See workshops and trainings 

Response to Student Petitions

We work closely with the Coalition of Black Student Organizations to support Black students at NC State.

Explore our commitments 

Extraordinary Opportunity

A new needs-based scholarship reaffirms our commitment to extending higher education to North Carolinians of every background and economic situation.

Explore the scholarship 

Racial Equity Summit

In February 2021, we published the full report from NC State’s first Racial Equity Summit and mapped out future plans.

Read the full report (PDF) 

UNC System Racial Equity Task Force

The UNC Board of Governors has established a task force to examine the legacy of race and racism in the state’s public higher education system.

Learn more 

Diversity Resources and Connections

NC State’s Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity offers and helps to coordinate a wealth of resources and programming across NC State. Our entire campus community is committed to making this place a safe, welcoming home for every member of the Wolfpack.

“We will work to ensure diverse perspectives are embraced at all levels, in all processes and through all decisions.”

Explore our strategic plan 

Join Our Wolfpack

NC State works on behalf of North Carolina and its people — all its people. Our university exists to improve lives, better the world and share the fruits of learning and discovery with everyone who needs them.

If you share that mission, NC State is for you. Together, we can ensure this university reflects and sustains the communities it was built to serve.

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