Summer Start Advising & Course Registration

At NC State, academic advising is an intentional process designed to support students as they develop and pursue educational, career, and personal goals. As part of this process, academic advisors will provide advising around course selection before each academic term enrollment period.

The academic advisor who assist you with your summer course registration may or may not be your ongoing assigned advisor. Regardless, the advising team in your college or program will provide you with advising while you are in participating in Summer Start.

Holds on your account may prevent you from enrolling in the summer term. An advising hold is placed on your account until you have completed academic advising. To view your holds, navigate to MyPack Portal > Student Homepage > Tasks & Holds tile.

The course catalog lists every course offered during your time at NC State. Use this tool to view course descriptions and credit information.

Use the Class Search Tool to view upcoming class schedules. Search by class subject, number, or days and times each section meets in order to find what best meets your needs.

• In Person – Classes meet on campus in some capacity. Occasionally, sections are hybrid which combine in-person and online learning.
• Distance Education – Classes are taught online or off-campus and may meet synchronously, at an assigned time, or asynchronously, with no assigned time.

The Enrollment Wizard is a tool in MyPack Portal that allows you to plan your classes and build your schedule each semester. Learn how to use the Wizard on the Student Services Center website.

First-year students: Course registration for Summer Start participants will open in mid-late April for students who have completed academic advising.

Transfer students: Please follow the timing as outlined on the Transfer Fall Advising webpage.

The SSC is your one-stop shop for registration, billing and financial aid information. Visit their website at studentservices.ncsu.edu/ or contact them at 919.515.6278 (weekdays 8am-5pm) or studentservices@ncsu.edu if you need assistance with the registration process. 

Advising & Course Registration Process

When will advising take place and what will it look like? The Agricultural Institute will contact Summer Start students in the Summer about course enrollment.

When will I register for summer classes? The Ag Institute will enroll students in their classes before orientation.

How can I receive additional advising support? If you have questions regarding classes please contact the AGI office at ag_institute@ncsu.edu or 919-515-3248

Sample Schedules

Course schedules for Agricultural Institute (AGI) students participating in Summer Start are designed to assist students in getting ahead in the completion of their degree.  Below you will find a sample schedule with courses taken by previous AGI students in Summer Start.

• Sample Schedule: Humanities General Education Plan course or Fine Arts General Education Plan course (4 credit hours)
• Sample Schedule: 1 credit hour HES course

Advising & Course Registration Process

When will advising take place and what will it look like?
CALS students participating in Summer Start will be contacted by a CALS academic advisor to discuss course selection prior to enrolling. Information on scheduling an advising appointment (via Zoom) will be provided in this email. Participants can begin to select courses based on the information provided on the Start advising page.

When will I register for summer classes? Course registration for Summer Course registration for Summer Start participants will open on April 15, 2024 for students who have completed academic advising.

How can I receive additional advising support? Email cals_advising@ncsu.edu to schedule appointments as needed.
Note: CALS students majoring in Biochemistry, Nutrition Science, or Plant Biology participate in the Life Sciences First Year program (LSFY).

Sample Schedules

The sample schedules listed for Agriculture and Life Sciences students include a combination of a major requirement course like math, science, or ENG 101 course paired with a GEP course. Options will depend on students’ majors and incoming credits. Students may also choose to add a Health Exercise Studies Fitness course to their schedule. 

• Sample Schedule 1: Science Course + GEP Course (6 – 7 credit hours)
• Sample Schedule 2: Math Course + GEP Course (6 – 7 credit hours)
• Sample Schedule 3: ENG 101 + GEP Course (7 credits)
• Sample Schedule 4: Any single course or combination + HES Course (4 – 8 hours)

*Students majoring in the Life Sciences First Year Program should locate instructions below under the heading Life Sciences First Year Program

Advising & Course Registration Process

When will advising take place and what will it look like?
Students will work with the College of Design Student Services for advising. You will receive email communication in early April about how to select GEP courses. We will review the additional classes that you selected and email you with any concerns we have regarding your schedule.

When will I register for summer classes? Course registration for Summer course registration for Summer Start participants will open on April 15, 2024 for students who have completed academic advising.

How can I receive additional advising support?
Contact the College of Design Student Services directly at design_undergraduate@ncsu.edu. Your official advisor will be assigned two weeks after the start of the Fall semester.

Sample Schedules

GEP Courses frequently taken by students in the College of Design include USC 100: Transitioning to a Diverse Community or a Health Exercise Studies Fitness course.

• Sample Schedule 1: Math Course + GEP Course (7 credit hours)
• Sample Schedule 2: Health Exercise Studies Fitness course + 2 GEP Courses (7 credit hours)
• Sample Schedule 3: ENG 101: Academic Writing and Research + GEP Course (7 credit hours)
• Sample Schedule 4: USC 100: Transitioning to a Diverse Community + 2 GEP Courses (7 credit hours)

Advising & Course Registration Process

When will advising take place and what will it look like?
After you sign up for the Summer Start Program, you will be contacted by an academic advisor from the College of Education. This advisor will help you make the best decisions when selecting your courses. The courses taken by students in the College of Education during Summer Session II will depend on students’ transfer/test credits, interests, and major.

When will I register for summer classes? Course registration for Summer Course registration for Summer Start participants will open on April 15, 2024 for students who have completed academic advising.

How can I receive additional advising support?
Contact Morgan Ridgell, Senior Academic Advisor, mjridgel@ncsu.edu.

Sample Schedules

After you sign up for the Summer Start Program you will be contacted by an academic advisor from the College of Education. This advisor will help you make the best decisions when selecting your courses. The courses taken by students in the College of Education during Summer Session II will depend on students’ transfer/test credits, interests, and major.

• Sample Schedule for First-Year Students: Math Course + GEP Course (4 – 7 credit hours)
• Sample Schedule for Transfer Students: Math Course + Education Course (6 – 7 credit hours)

Advising & Course Registration Process

When will advising take place and what will it look like? You will receive an email from the college of engineering within 5 business days of registering for Summer Start with a link to a series of pre-advising modules. After completion of the modules, you will attend a virtual advising session to discuss the courses you plan to take.

When will I register for summer classes? Course registration for Summer Course registration for Summer Start participants will open on April 15, 2024 for students who have completed academic advising.

How can I receive additional advising support? You may email Dr. Julio Terán at jeteran@ncsu.edu with additional questions.

Sample Schedules

The College of Engineering provides details about Advising newly admitted students and Summer Start by following this Academic Advising Link. All participating students must complete both the math and chemistry placement assessments in February and March before registration advising and enrollment can begin.

Examples of GEP Courses frequently taken by students in the College of Engineering include PSY 200: Introduction to Psychology or EC 201: Principles of Microeconomics.

• Sample Schedule 1: Chemistry Course (includes a lecture and a lab) + USC 100: Transitioning to a Diverse Community + GEP Course (6-8 credit hours)
• Sample Schedule 2: ENG 101: Academic Writing and Research + USC 100: Transitioning to a Diverse Community + GEP Course (6-8 credit hours)
• Sample Schedule 3: Math Course +USC 100: Transitioning to a Diverse Community + GEP Course (5-8 credit hours)

Advising & Course Registration Process

When will advising take place and what will it look like?
The College of Humanities & Social Sciences will connect with accepted Summer Start students beginning on March 18 to discuss summer course registration. At that time, you will receive an email from Dara Leeder, Director of Student Recruitment, Retention and Engagement, with further details. In the interim, we ask that you do not contact your major department, as advisors will not yet have access to your records. Advising will take place on an individual basis between mid-March and mid-April online via email or Zoom. Once the college approves your summer schedule, your advising hold will be removed, and you will be permitted to self-register for summer courses beginning on April 15.

When will I register for summer classes? Course registration for Summer Course registration for Summer Start participants will open on April 15, 2024 for students who have completed academic advising.

How can I receive additional advising support? Contact Dara Leeder (dlleeder@ncsu.edu) for more information.

Sample Schedules

The sample schedules for students in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences include a combination of GEP courses, Health Exercise Studies Fitness courses, and courses pertaining to students’ majors.

Common GEP courses students in this college take include PSY 200: Introduction to Psychology, PHI 205: Introduction to Philosophy, or SOC 202: Principles of Sociology.

• Sample Schedule 1: 2 GEP Courses (2-6 credit hours)
• Sample Schedule 2: Health Exercise Studies Fitness course + 2 GEP Courses (3-7 credit hours)
• Sample Schedule 3: 1 Major Course + GEP Course (4-6 credit hours)
• Sample Schedule 4: Health Exercise Studies Fitness course + 1 Major Course + GEP Course (5-7 credit hours)

Advising & Course Registration Process

When will advising take place and what will it look like?
LSFY students participating in Summer Start will be contacted by an LSFY advisor to discuss course selection prior to enrolling.

Participants can begin to select courses based on the information provided on the Start advising page.

When will I register for summer classes? Course registration for Summer Course registration for Summer Start participants will open on April 15, 2024 for students who have completed academic advising.

How can I receive additional advising support? Your LSFY advisor will be available via email or zoom to provide you additional support as needed.

Note: The Life Sciences First Year program is (LSFY) is for students intending to major in Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Nutrition Science, Plant Biology & Zoology.

Sample Schedules

The Life Sciences First Year Program (LSFY) recommends that students take one course in biology, chemistry, or math.  LSFY students may also be interested in taking a General Education (GEP) or elective course.

Summer Start schedules are based on the student’s (1) academic interests, (2) AP and Transfer credits, (3) placement test scores, and (4) preferred number of credit hours. Common course options include:

• Biology: BIO 181 or Bio 183
• Chemistry: CH 111
• Math: MA 107, MA 131 or MA 141
• GEP: Psychology (PSY 200), Sociology (SOC 202), or English (ENG 101)

Students will self-select their desired courses based on the recommendations above and applicable credits. After selection, the LSFY Advising Team will approve or offer suggestions based on placement scores, AP scores, and transfer credit, as necessary. If you have questions about the LSFY program, email lifesciencesfy@ncsu.edu.

Advising & Course Registration Process

When will advising take place and what will it look like? Once students are registered to participate in the Summer Start program, they will be contacted by the CNR Academic Affairs office and/or an advisor from their respective major department.

When will I register for summer classes? Course registration for Summer Course registration for Summer Start participants will open on April 15, 2024 for students who have completed academic advising.

How can I receive additional advising support? Please contact either Mrs. Kaly Wall, Coordinator of Student Success at Kaly_Wall@ncsu.edu, or Mrs. Jordan McMican, Director of Student Success at Jordan_McMican@ncsu.edu.  Please indicate that you are participating in the Summer Start Program, so we can ensure we are addressing your concerns.

Sample Schedules

Course enrollment in the College of Natural Resources will vary depending on the student’s major.

Examples of GEP Courses frequently taken by students in the College of Natural Resources include COM 110: Public Speaking; SOC 202: Principles of Sociology; or STS 214: Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society.

• Sample Schedule 1: Math Course + GEP Course (4-7 credit hours)
• Sample Schedule 2: Science Course + GEP Course (5-7 credit hours)

• Sample Schedule 1: Math Course + GEP Course (4-7 credit hours)
• Sample Schedule 2: Science Course + GEP Course (5-7 credit hours)

Advising & Course Registration Process

When will advising take place and what will it look like?
Students will be able to select their courses in consultation with an academic advisor in the Poole College. Recommendations for summer schedules will be based on placement tests, AP scores, and transfer credits as needed. An advising liaison from the Poole College of Management will be in contact with students in early April and prior to the beginning of Summer Start.

When will I register for summer classes? Course registration for Summer Course registration for Summer Start participants will open on April 15, 2024 for students who have completed academic advising.

How can I receive additional advising support?

Students can email poole_advising@ncsu.edu and should identify themselves as Summer Start students to ensure that the appropriate liaison answers their questions.

Sample Schedules

Examples of common courses taken by students in the Poole College of Management can include any of the following:  ENG 101: Academic Writing and Research; COM 110: Public Speaking or COM 112: Interpersonal Communication; PSY 200: Introduction to Psychology; Health Exercise Studies Fitness Course; a Math Course (based on placement and/or AP scores), or a Science Course (can include lab).

• Sample Schedule 1: ENG 101 or FLE 101: Academic Writing and Research (4 credit hours)
• Sample Schedule 2: Health Exercise Studies Fitness Course + Natural Science Course (can include lab)  (4-5  credit hours)
  • For example: HESF 101 + BIO 181 (Includes 1 lab credit hour) 
• Sample Schedule 3: Psychology Course + GEP Course (6 credit hours)
  • For example: PSY 200 + ANT 261 (Interdisciplinary Perspectives)
• Sample Schedule 4: Math Course + GEP Course (6 credit hours)
  • For example: MA 121 + HI 253 (Humanities)
• Sample Schedule 5: Natural Science Course (can include lab) + GEP Course (6-7 credit hours)
  • For Example: MEA 101 (with or without optional 1 credit hour lab MEA 110) + PS 201 (Additional Breadth)

Advising & Course Registration Process

When will advising take place and what will it look like? Once students are registered to participate in the Summer Start program, they will be contacted by an advisor from their respective major department.

When will I register for summer classes? Course registration for Summer Course registration for Summer Start participants will open on April 15, 2024 for students who have completed academic advising.

How can I receive additional advising support? Please contact the College of Sciences Office of Academic Affairs.

919.515.7833 and or send email to enrollment@sciences.ncsu.edu

You will be directed to a departmental contact who can assist.

Sample Schedules

Examples of GEP Courses frequently taken by students in the College of Sciences include SOC 202: Principles of Sociology or USC 100: Transitioning to a Diverse Community.

• Sample Schedule 1: Science Course (includes a lecture and a lab) + USC 100: Transitioning to a Diverse Community + GEP Course (6-8 credit hours)
• Sample Schedule 2: ENG 101: Academic Writing and Research + USC 100: Transitioning to a Diverse Community + GEP Course (6-8 credit hours)
• Sample Schedule 3: Math Course +USC 100: Transitioning to a Diverse Community + GEP Course (5-8 credit hours)

Advising & Course Registration Process

When will advising take place and what will it look like?
Advising for Summer Start textiles students will be provided in April-May by the Wilson College advising team, and this advising will consist of course recommendations based on placement tests (math and chemistry), AP scores, and transfer credits.

When will I register for summer classes? Course registration for Summer Course registration for Summer Start participants will open on April 15, 2024 for students who have completed academic advising.

How can I receive additional advising support? Students who have questions about Summer Start classes should feel free to contact Alyssa Jennings at anjenni3@ncsu.edu.

Sample Schedules

Course selection for students in the Wilson College of Textiles vary depending on their major.  Below are a few examples of the types of schedules that students in different majors might take.

Examples of frequent GEP courses that Textiles students take include SOC 202: Principles of Sociology, SOC 203: Current Social Problems, or SOC 261: Technology in Society and Culture.

• Textile Technology; Fashion and Textile Design; Fashion and Textile Management Majors Sample Schedule:
  • MA 107 or MA 131 (based on placement) + GEP course (5-6 credit hours)
• Textile Engineering Major Sample Schedule:
  • MA 141: Calculus I + GEP Course (5-7 credit hours)
• Polymer and Color Chemistry Major Sample Schedule:
  • MA 131: Calculus for Life and Management Sciences or MA 141: Calculus I + GEP Course (4-7 credit hours)
• Textiles Undeclared: Courses will be selected based on the major students intend to pursue.

Students will be able to select their courses in consultation with an academic advisor in the Wilson College. Recommendations for summer schedules will be based on placement tests, AP scores, and transfer credits. An academic advisor from the Wilson College of Textiles will be in contact with students in April-May and prior to the beginning of Summer Start.

Advising & Course Registration Process

When will advising take place and what will it look like?
Students will use the Self-Registration Moodle.  Once they finish the modules the student will be able to register for classes. 

When will I register for summer classes? Course registration for Summer Course registration for Summer Start participants will open on April 15, 2024 for students who have completed academic advising.

How can I receive additional advising support?

 LeNelle Patrick is the point of contact for students and she will communicate who the academic advisor of record is to students. LeNelle’s contact information is ljpatric@ncsu.edu or 919-515-1238

Sample Schedules

Course selection examples of GEP (General Education Program) courses frequently taken by students in  Exploratory Studies include COM 110: Public Speaking, PSY 200: Introduction to Psychology, SOC 202: Principles of Sociology, a math course (depending in your math placement), or a science course.

• Sample Schedule 1: ENG 101: Academic Writing and Research + Math Course (7-8 credit hours)
• Sample Schedule 2: Natural Science GEP Course + GEP Course (5-7 credit hours)
• Sample Schedule 3: Math Course + GEP Course (4-7 credit hours)

Advising & Course Registration Process

For student-athletes attending Summer Start, your academic coordinator for your sport will reach out to you with a survey, and will work directly with you to put your schedule together based on your department requirements, your interests, and your team practice schedule.  You will not self-register at this time.  Academic coordinators for teams will reach out to all of their incoming freshmen in April; please make sure to follow through with all requests in a timely fashion.

*Student-athletes on the cheerleading team should expect to self-register and work directly with their campus advisor.