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New Student Convocation

Make sure you’re there when the Class of 2029 comes together for the first time as a class on Sunday, August 17 at 3:00 p.m. in historic Reynolds Coliseum.

Celebrate the Class of 2029!

Make sure you’re there when the Class of 2029 comes together for the first time on Sunday, August 17 at 3:00 p.m. as a class at New Student Convocation in historic Reynolds Coliseum. The Chancellor and dignitaries will kick off your time at NC State and welcome you to the Wolfpack during our opening ceremony of the academic year.

Following New Student Convocation, join the Chancellor on Stafford Commons for the traditional Class of 2029 picture and Howling Cow ice cream. You won’t want to miss it!

Don’t forget to get to Convocation early to receive your 2025 t-shirt (while supplies last) celebrating your first year at NC State and hear the Power Sound of the South, the NC State Marching Band teaching the Red and White Song and Alma Mater!

General Reminders

  • Doors open to Reynolds Coliseum at 2:00 p.m. so get there early to get a seat and your 2025 t-shirt (while supplies last).
  • The program will run from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., including the Class of 2029 picture.
  • Enter Reynolds Coliseum via the main doors on the north side of the building (facing the train tracks).
  • Bring your student ID for access to the Coliseum and Convocation
  • Security will be checking bags prior to entry to Reynolds Coliseum and will not allow bags larger than the size of a clutch into the building, so please plan accordingly.

Featured Speaker: Dean Garey Fox

Dr. Garey Fox, Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at NC State, joined the faculty at NC State in 2017 becoming Dean in 2023.  A first Generation College Student, Dean Fox’s love of the outdoors, agriculture, science, and math, and deep involvement in FFA fueled his passion and made him the professional he is today.

Dean Fox is a leading expert in water with an impressive portfolio of research, teaching and extension including having secured over $27 million in grants to fuel his vital work. 

Fox earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in agricultural engineering from Texas A&M University and a doctorate in civil engineering from Colorado State University.

Questions about the Event

If you have any questions about New Student Convocation or Wolfpack Welcome Week, contact New Student Programs via:

  • Email new-students@ncsu.edu
  • Call 919.515.1234 (Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • Text 833.712.1255 (Weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities

In compliance with the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, NC State will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the New Student Convocation program, please contact New Student Programs at new-students@ncsu.edu or 919.515.1234 during business hours of 8 am to 5 pm EST as soon as possible or at least 10 working days prior to the event.

Please note: This event will include live captioning for attendees and will involve amplified sound or sounds from a large crowd.