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CliftonStrengths for Students

DISCOVER YOUR STRENGTHS

The Common Experience at NC State supports students in engaging with CliftonStrengths for Students, an online assessment that measures students’ talents and sorts them into a unique rank. This tool helps NC State deepen student and campus engagement, enhance campus culture, increase retention, improve well-being, develop leadership skills, and help students consider postgraduation possibilities. Over 21,000 members of the Wolfpack have taken the CliftonStrengths Talent Assessment!

With a focus on how students can make the most of their talents to achieve their goals at work and everywhere else, CliftonStrengths for Students is a powerful starting place for understanding the strengths that shape the way an individual navigates life. Whether in the classroom, within a student organization, or amongst your peers, NC State believes this tool can be instrumental in your success on campus and beyond.

To Access Your CliftonStrengths Results

  • Visit the NC State Strengths portal at https://ncsu.my.gallup.com/
  • Log in with your Unity ID and password (what you would use to login to MyPack Portal)
  • Scroll down on the main page to view “Your CliftonStrengths” (your top 5 strengths)
  • You may also access additional information and resources by clicking on the “Menu” (located in top left corner of page)

Instructions for CliftonStrengths Assessment

  • To link your previous CliftonStrenghts account/Top 5 to NC State, visit the NC State Strengths portal at https://ncsu.my.gallup.com/
  • Log in with your Unity ID and password (what you would use to login to MyPack Portal)
  • Select your language
  • Choose “Copy your results from a time you took CliftonStrengths under a different Access code or username/password combination.” You will be asked to enter that username & password OR the code you used. Without either of those, Gallup will not be able to retrieve your past results.

If you have NEVER taken the assessment before:

  • If you have received an email from New Student Programs with an access code, please use the link in the email and set up an account with Gallup to complete the assessment.
  • If you have not previously received an email with an access code link, contact New Student Programs at new-students@ncsu.edu or 919.515.1234 for assistance in receiving a code for CliftonStrengths. Please contact New Student Programs at least two days prior to taking the assessment to receive a code.
  • Please note: The University Common Experience fee covers the cost of the CliftonStrengths assessment. By completing the assessment, students will be responsible for paying this fee whether or not they continue their enrollment at NC State University in the fall semester. This fee is non-refundable.

What’s Next?

Whether you want to learn more about CliftonStrengths with others or on your own, NC State will offer you more insight into utilizing your strengths in various settings. From class and leadership positions to a job search and personal relationships, you can leverage your strengths. Be on the lookout for opportunities to participate in one-on-one strengths coaching, strengths-based workshops, and more. You can find resources to learn with others, as well as resources to learn on your own.

Students work in the Entrepreneurship Clinic (Garage, E-clinic) on Centennial Campus. Photo by Marc Hall

Student Strength Stories

Laila Mohamed (she/her)
Psychology 22′

“CliftonStrengths really helped me to see what kind of role I take on with group projects, school work, and just life in general. Since I knew my strengths, I was able to play to them and put my best foot forward with anything that I did.”

Briley Bickerstaff (she/her)
CALS ’26

“I believe my dominant Signature Themes are on target. I think knowing my strengths will help me in all areas of my life – personally, professionally, and academically. I look forward to learning more about CliftonStrengths and how I can best use my strengths to learn and serve at NCSU!”

Taleek Harlee (he/him)
Agriculture Education 22’

“CliftonStrengths was an important tool for me to have, especially beginning to enter into the professional environment. CliftonStrengths allowed me to identify and be able to hone in on my strengths, this was exactly what a developing professional needs.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Participating in the Common Experience is not required by the university; however, your academic college/major or organization may require it. If you are required to take CliftonStrengths, you will be notified by your college or organization.

Keep in mind that the assessment must be taken in one sitting, which requires approximately 30-40 minutes on average. For this reason, please allow enough time to take the entire survey without interruption.

Your first completion of the CliftonStrengths assessment will yield the purest and most revealing results. For this reason, we are asking that you only complete the assessment one time through the NC State portal.

After you close a survey, it can take up to 24 hours for Gallup to prepare your results. You will receive an email when you can access your survey results.

There is a 20-second timer for each statement on the CliftonStrengths assessment. However, it can be turned off if you need accommodations that require you to take the assessment without a time limit. If this is the case, please contact New Student Programs at new-students@ncsu.edu for assistance.

No. The CliftonStrengths assessment is a tool to help your own self-discovery and take action. Your Top 5 Talent Themes are not intended to box you in but rather serve as a platform for reflection and conversation to help you as you navigate opportunities related to academics, career, relationships, and getting involved on campus.