Our Mission
New Student Programs addresses the holistic needs of each new NC State student to create a foundation of success.
We achieve this through:
- Cultivating strategic partnerships across the university
- Promoting an environment of personal responsibility
- Fostering inclusivity through a shared campus identity
- Partnering with parents and families
- Preparing and empowering student leaders to serve the campus
- Striving to be innovative in meeting the needs of our community



Our Outcomes
By participating in our programs, students should achieve the outcomes identified below.
- Objective 1: Academic Success
Outcome 1a: Identify skills, university and college resources, and policies that promote academic success and engagement in co-curricular learning experiences - Objective 2: Connection to Campus
Outcome 2a: Develop a sense of community with fellow students, faculty and staff by engaging in shared experiences
Outcome 2b: Recognize the value of the different experiences of individuals within the campus community - Objective 3: Community Expectations
Outcome 3a: Examine the role of personal responsibility as it applies to the university’s academic and behavioral expectations and policies
Outcomes 3b: Identify behaviors and resources that promote personal and community well-being and safety - Objective 4: Transition to the University Environment
Outcome 4a: Demonstrate the ability to navigate the day-to-day functions of collegiate life by utilizing the available resources - Objective 5: Student Leader Development
Outcome 5a: Apply effective leadership skills in interactions with students, families, New Student Programs staff, and campus partners
Outcome 5b: Utilize knowledge of campus to address the transitional needs of new students and families