Summer Start Participant Information

Now that you are part of Summer Start, you need to get to know us better. Follow these important groups to connect, access information, and stay up-to-date on deadlines.

• Follow New Student Programs on Twitter and Instagram (@ncstatensp)
• Follow NC State on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@ncstate)

You should also make sure to check your personal and NC State email regularly for important information about your Summer Start experience, including course registration, important deadlines, and what to expect this summer! While you are at it, be sure to set up your NC State email account! Learn more about how to set up your NC State email.

Whether you are a first-year or transfer student, there are steps you need to take to complete your advising and course registration for summer. Please look through the information below that pertains to you.

First-Year Students

Students participating in Summer Start will register for classes from home during the late-April to early-May period on MyPack Portal. Course registration takes place after you have completed academic advising either through advising meetings and/or online modules. Review the information on our Advising and Course Registration page to understand how to prepare for registering for your first semester of courses. This process only pertains to your course registration for Summer Session II (Summer Start). You will register for your fall semester courses at a later date in conjunction with your academic program.

Transfer Students

You may complete course registration after speaking with your academic advisor by accessing the MyPack Portal system. Advising for Summer Start can occur at the same time as your conversation with your academic advisor about fall classes. More information can be found on the fall Transfer advising page.

Any needed placement tests (indicated here in your college-specific information) should be completed as soon as possible in order to assist in the advising and course registration process. 

As part of the first-year live on requirement, First-year students are required to live on-campus for the summer, unless they complete an appeal with University Housing and you can learn more about where you will be living and housing cost by visiting the Summer Start housing website.

If you have completed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you have been considered for potential financial aid awards. To learn about any financial aid you have been awarded, visit the Receiving your Financial Aid page on the Student Services Center website. Have specific questions about your award? Contact your Financial Aid Counselor! Click here to find your Financial Aid Counselor’s name.

Website: go.ncsu.edu/financialaid Phone: 919.515.2421 (Scholarships and Financial Aid) Email: financialaid@ncsu.edu

Summer Session II tuition and fees will be available beginning end of May via MyPack Portal and are due by early June. Please note: there is no payment plan available during the summer so all bills must be paid by early June. Use the links below to access resources available through the NC State Student Services Center for more information about your bill:

• Understanding your bill
• Viewing your bill
• Paying your bill

In order to have financial aid or other refunds deposited directly into a US checking account, students are required to complete direct deposit information. Failure to have current direct deposit information will delay refunds. Funds can be deposited into a checking account (not a savings account) at any US bank. Find the steps for completing your direct deposit information.

As part of NC State’s commitment to fostering a healthy and inclusive environment, all new first-year and transfer students are required to complete online trainings before the stated deadline below, before their first semester. Online education courses cover topics including:

• Alcohol education (required for students under age 21 as of August 16, 2023)
• Hazing prevention
• Sexual assault prevention (Title IX)
• Prescription Drug Abuse prevention

All enrolled students are required to complete New Student Orientation. In addition, we strongly recommend that family members complete the concurrent Family Orientation program. New students must complete the required Summer Start session prior to the start of summer classes. First-year students will be registered by New Student Programs staff and transfer students. Once you are registered, you will receive a confirmation email and you can register any family members) for the session, which will be held on:

• First-Year Students (starting fall 2025 or spring 2026): Thursday, June 19 – Friday, June 20
• Transfer Students: Friday, June 20

Please visit our Orientation Websites to find out more information about your specific session:

First Year Orientation

Transfer Orientation 

All actively enrolled Summer Start participants are eligible to enroll in a meal plan regardless of whether they live in University Housing or off-campus. Options range from 20 meals throughout the summer to 30 meals, and both options include Dining Points, which can be added throughout the summer as well. As you review the options, there should be a meal plan for you. And don’t forget to check out the campus dining locations!

You can learn more about meal plan options and how to sign up for a summer meal plan by visiting the University Dining website.

Information on 2025 parking permits will be released March 2025!

If you are interested in a parking permit that allows you to park on-campus during the summer, please visit the NC State Transportation website for more information.

For a cost-effective solution, we recommend waiting until June 15 or after to purchase your parking permit and selecting the ‘Summer 2’ option. The cost for this permit will be $50 and will allow you to park on campus from your Move-In (June 19) to August 11.

If you need help purchasing a parking permit, please visit the Transportation link above and follow the directions under “How to Purchase a Parking Permit.“

If you plan to park your vehicle on campus for the fall semester, visit the Student Parking page for permit options and sales dates.

If you have any questions during the process, contact NC State Transportation at 919.515.3424 or ncsu-transportation@ncsu.edu.

Students participating in Summer Start will register for classes from home during the late-April to early-May period on MyPack Portal. Course registration takes place after you have completed academic advising either through advising meetings and/or online modules. Review the information on our Advising and Course Registration page to understand how to prepare for registering for your first semester of courses. This process only pertains to your course registration for Summer Session II (Summer Start). You will register for your fall semester courses at a later date in conjunction with your academic program.

Contact the Disability Resources Office (DRO) should you require academic accommodations during the summer or academic year due to physical, mental health and/or learning disabilities. Students are encouraged to initiate contact with the DRO as early in their academic career as possible.

Website: https://dro.dasa.ncsu.edu/ Phone: 919.515.7653 (Disability Resource Office) Email: disability@ncsu.edu

Review our Summer Start Move-In Map to get familiar with important locations and directions you will need as you move into Tucker Residence Hall on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Save the Date: Summer Start Welcome Program will occur on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

• Group photo at 4:15 p.m. on Owen/Tucker beach (plan to be out there at 4:00 p.m.)
• Small group time with your Mentor from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 
• Dinner from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Fountain Dining Hall 
• Summer Start Welcome Program at 7:15 p.m. in The Washington Sankofa Room

During this time you will attend a small group meeting with your Mentor, dinner and a formal Welcome Program. More information about the Welcome Program will be emailed to participants in early-mid June.

If you are not staying on-campus, you will need check-in from 3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. outside Tucker Hall on Owen/Tucker Beach.

Please feel free to contact us with any additional questions at 919.515.1234 or new-students@ncsu.edu.

• Learn more about your summer home in Tucker Hall.
• View NC State’s suggested packing list.
• You must have a government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license, etc.) to check into University Housing and get your Wolfpack One Card (student ID) made.

Information on 2025 parking permits will be released March 2025!

The following are directions to assist families and students with parking for Summer Start move-in on Wednesday, June 19. Please note: Due to the NC State Transportation system, you will need to register for a parking permit for Move-In Day:

NC State guest parking permits are now virtual, so please follow the directions below, and no paper parking permit is needed. Your license plate is your virtual permit! 

Important notes prior to registering for your parking permits:

• This permit is free for guests, and you should not need to enter credit card information. If you use a credit card to purchase another permit in error, refunds are not available.
• Accessible parking is available. It is only valid when a state-issued placard is displayed in your vehicle and you have registered for an accessible virtual permit through NC State (instructions below).
• If you need to change which vehicle you are bringing, call the NC State Transportation office at 919.515.3424 to edit your permit.
• If you will be using a rental car, wait to register for a virtual permit once you have the vehicle and its license plate information.

To obtain your VIRTUAL parking permit FOR JUNE 19, please: (2025 permit info will be updated in March 2025)

• Visit Go.ncsu.edu/EventParking
• Ensure you are logged out of your parking account.
• Select “Purchase Event Permit”
• Agree to the Terms of Service
• Select “Move In”
• Select Summer Start 2024
• When prompted, enter Start2024 as the Event Voucher Code. The code is case sensitive and must be entered exactly as shown.
• Select Confirm.
• Select the available Permit Type
• Select/Confirm your parking date. Select Confirm.
• Select Location
• Select “Add Vehicle”. Enter vehicle license plate, state, year, make, and model.
• Review information entered for accuracy and select Add.
• Enter the client name and phone number. Select Confirm.
• Select Continue.
• Enter email address to receive confirmation of parking permit.
• Review information. Select Checkout

Remember, the permit is virtual, your license plate is your permit. Permit is valid only for the vehicle entered. Permit is not valid in paid parking locations.

Are you driving a rental car? If so, please wait to obtain your parking permit until after you have received your rental car. Vehicle license plates cannot be changed once entered. You must obtain your parking permit before leaving your vehicle unattended on campus.

For assistance with obtaining your permit please call the Transportation Office at 919.515.3424

• You will pick up your keys in Holmes Hall 104/106 2751 Cates Ave., Raleigh, NC 27607 
• Directions to Holmes Hall (2751 Cates Ave., Raleigh, NC 27607) can be found on the NC State Campus Map interactive website.
• Due to construction on campus, to assist in a smooth Move In experience, please enter Cates Avenue from Morrill Drive.
  • Please do not try to enter campus via Dan Allen Drive from Hillsborough Street or Western Blvd. The road is also gated and not accessible from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
• Transportation, Summer Start and University Housing staff will be on-site to direct you to the drop off areas near Tucker Hall. There will be signs along Cates Ave. to guide you
• Visit the University Transportation website for road construction updates/closings

• Transportation, Summer Start and University Housing staff will be on-site to direct you to the drop off areas near Tucker Hall along Cates Ave.
• Once in the drop off area, staff members will direct you to Holmes Hall for Summer Start and residence hall check-in to receive your room key.
• You must have a government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license, etc.) to check into University Housing and receive your key. Additionally, please make sure to have your emergency contact information, as it may be requested by University Housing during the check-in process.
• As you are receiving your room key, staff members will assist you and/or your family in unloading your vehicle to expedite the drop off process, as you can expect to have approximately 15 minutes to unload your vehicle. After unloading your vehicle, you will be required to move your vehicle to the Coliseum Parking Deck.

• You will pick up your keys in Holmes Hall at the TOTA Service Desk on Cates Ave., Raleigh, NC 27607 which will be open from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. daily starting on June 22.
• Directions to Holmes Hall (2751 Cates Ave., Raleigh, NC 27607) can be found on the NC State Campus Map interactive website.
• Due to construction on campus, please enter Cates Avenue from Morrill Drive.
  • Please do not try to enter campus via Dan Allen Drive from Hillsborough Street or Western Blvd. The road is also gated and not accessible from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
• You must have a government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license, etc.) to check into University Housing and receive your key.

Get your Wolfpack One Card (student ID) made as soon as you have moved in! Stop by the Wolfpack One Card Office (located in the main lobby of Talley Student Union) with a government-issued ID. Your student ID will be the way you access Tucker Hall throughout the summer.