
As a complement to the New Student and Family Orientation sessions and Online Orientation Platform, we want you to have the opportunity to ask questions, interact with the Wolfpack community and connect with campus resources.
See the full schedule and registration information below!
(Note: All event times are in Eastern Standard Time.)
How to Register
Register via the form linked below. Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and all talks are limited to 300 participants. Students and families will register separately, but if a talk is open to both groups and both want to attend, only one needs to register for that session. Registration for each talk 24 hours before the start of the talk.
If you need to make any changes to your registration, simply fill out the form again. Questions? Contact New Student Programs at new-students@ncsu.edu or 919.515.1234.
How to Access Transition Talks
Transition talks will be hosted on Zoom and Instagram Live (as noted in descriptions below). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the links to access your events. Instagram Live talks will be accessible by following @NCStateNSP on Instagram.
Although attendees have the opportunity to use their video and audio functions to participate in Zoom conversations, those capabilities are not required. For more information about using Zoom, please visit our Zoom Help Page.
Transition Talks open to Students and Families
This talk, hosted by Campus Enterprises, will be an open question- and- answer session about campus dining options, meal plans, Wolfpack One Card student ID features and PNC banking options.
Students and families are encouraged to watch the “Dining, Bookstore, One Card” presentation on the Online Orientation Platform before attending.
- Monday, June 22 from 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM (FULL)
- Monday, July 6 from 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
- Monday, July 20 from 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
This talk, hosted by a variety of campus partners, will be an open question- and- answer session about opportunities with Undergraduate Research, Leadership & Civic Engagement, Study Abroad & the Career Development Center.
Students and families are encouraged to watch those offices’ respective presentations on the Online Orientation Platform before attending.
- Wednesday, June 24 from 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
- Wednesday, July 8 from 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
- Wednesday, July 15 from 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
- Wednesday, July 22 from 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
- Wednesday, July 29 from 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
This talk, hosted by the University Honors Program, will be an open question- and- answer session about participating in the University Honors Program.
Students and families are encouraged to watch the “University Honors Program Meeting” presentation on the Online Orientation Platform before attending.
- Friday, June 26 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Friday, July 10 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Friday, July 17 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Friday, July 24 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
This talk, hosted by University Housing, will be an open question- and- answer session about residence halls, Living and Learning Villages, move-in, and housing programs and services.
Students and families are encouraged to watch the “On Campus Living” presentation on the Online Orientation Platform before attending.
- Wednesday, July 15 from 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
- Wednesday, July 22 from 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
- Wednesday, July 29 @ 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
If you are a student who is 24 years or older, is a parent or guardian, or has experienced a gap in your college enrollment, consider joining this talk. It will allow you to explore campus resources and connect with other students and families who consider their transition nontraditional.
- Friday, July 10 from 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Friday, July 24 from 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
This talk, co-hosted by Campus Enterprises, NC State Libraries, and Wellness & Recreation will review how to seek campus jobs and how to be an effective student employee. There will also be time for questions for each department regarding fall employment opportunities.
- Tuesday, July 21 from 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM-
- Tuesday, July 21 from 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM- FULL
This talk, hosted by the University Scholars Program, will be an open question- and- answer session about participating in the University Scholars Program.
Students and families are encouraged to watch the “University Scholars Program Meeting” presentation on the Online Orientation Platform before attending.
- Friday, June 26 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Friday, July 10 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Friday, July 17 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Friday, July 24 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
This talk, hosted by the Student Alumni Association, will be an open question- and- answer session about about membership, participation, and benefits of joining the Student Alumni Association.
- Wednesday, June 24 from 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
- Wednesday, July 8 from 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
- Wednesday, July 15 from 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
- Wednesday, July 22 from 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
- Wednesday, July 29 from 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
This talk, hosted by University Transportation will be an open question- and- answer session about parking permits, parking options and alternative transportation options, including the Wolfline bus system.
Students and families are encouraged to watch the “Transportation” presentation on the Online Orientation Platform before attending.
- Thursday, June 25 from 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
- Thursday, July 9 from 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
- Thursday, July 16 from 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
- Thursday, July 23 from 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
This talk, hosted by the Military Veterans Resource Center and Registration and Records, will be an open question- and- answer session about veterans resources and benefits.
Students and families are encouraged to watch the “Veteran and Dependent Student Info Session” presentation on the Online Orientation Platform before attending.
- Wednesday, June 24 from 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
- Thursday, July 9 from 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
- Tuesday, July 21 from 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
- Friday, July 31 from 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
This talk, hosted by Campus Enterprises, will be an open question- and- answer session about Wolfpack Outfitters and purchasing textbooks. Students and families are encouraged to watch the “Dining, Bookstore, One Card” presentation on the Online Orientation Platform before attending.
- Monday, June 29 from 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
- Monday, July 13 from 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
- Monday, July 27 from 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
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Transition Talks open to students
Join the Orientation Leaders on Mondays for an open question- and- answer session on Instagram Live. Follow @NCStateNSP on Instagram to participate in these sessions.
- Monday, June 15 from 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Monday, June 22 from 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Monday, June 29 from 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Monday, July 6 – No Session for Holiday
- Monday, July 13 from 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Monday, July 20 from 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Monday, July 27 from 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Join the Orientation Leaders on Thursdays for themed chats on Instagram Live. Follow @NCStateNSP on Instagram to participate in these sessions.
- Thursday, July 23 from 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Join the Orientation Leaders on Thursdays for themed chats on Instagram Live. Follow @NCStateNSP on Instagram to participate in these sessions.
- Thursday, July 9 from 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Join the Orientation Leaders on Thursdays for themed chats on Instagram Live. Follow @NCStateNSP on Instagram to participate in these sessions.
- Thursday, July 30 from 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Join the Orientation Leaders on Thursdays for themed chats on Instagram Live. Follow @NCStateNSP on Instagram to participate in these sessions.
- Thursday, July 16 from 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Join the Orientation Leaders on Thursdays for themed chats on Instagram Live. Follow @NCStateNSP on Instagram to participate in these sessions.
- Thursday, June 25 from 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Join the Orientation Leaders on Thursdays for themed chats on Instagram Live. Follow @NCStateNSP on Instagram to participate in these sessions.
- Thursday, June 18 from 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Hosted by the Campus Community Centers, this talk will be an open question- and- answer session regarding services and involvement opportunities of the African American Cultural Center, the GLBT Center, Multicultural Student Affairs, and the Women’s Center.
- Tuesday, July 7 from 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
- Thursday, July 30 from 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Department of Music representatives will be available to answer questions regarding auditions, music courses and minors, and music ensemble participation including athletics bands, choirs, concert bands, jazz ensembles and orchestras. Department staff will be able to answer your questions at any Q&A session, but if you’d like to meet a particular ensemble or program director, see the schedule below.
Students are encouraged to watch the “Music Participation Information” presentation on the Online Orientation Platform before attending.
Marching Band Auditions: Visit the Audition webpage for information on submitting a video audition.
Arts Entrepreneurship
- Wednesday, July 22 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 29 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Choirs
- Wednesday, June 24 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 15 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Composition
- Wednesday, June 24 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 8 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Jazz ensemble & Combos
- Wednesday, July 15 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 22 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Marching Band
- Wednesday, July 8 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 22 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Music Theory, Composition & General Studies
- Wednesday, June 24 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 8 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 15 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Orchestras
- Wednesday, June 24 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 8 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Pep Band
- Wednesday, June 24 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 8 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 22 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 29 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Piano
- Wednesday, July 8 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 29 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Symphonic Band
- Wednesday, June 24 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 29 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Wind Ensemble
- Wednesday, July 8 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 22 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
This talk, hosted by the Disability Resource Office, will be an open question- and- answer session for students determining access needs and coordinating academic adjustments.
Students are encouraged to watch the “Disability Resource Office” presentation on the Online Orientation Platform before attending.
- Monday, June 22 from 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
- Monday, June 29 from 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
- Monday, July 6 from 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
- Monday, July 13 from 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
- Monday, July 20 from 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
- Monday, July 27 from 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
This talk, hosted by Fraternity & Sorority Life, will be an open question- and- answer session regarding recruitment, council and community development, chapter services and housing. Students are encouraged to watch the “Fraternity & Sorority Life” presentation on the Online Orientation Platform before attending.
- Thursday, June 25 from 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
- Thursday, July 16 from 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
The Office of International Services (OIS) invites you to connect with our staff and fellow international students, and chat through any questions you may have about visas, travel, cultural & educational transitions and more.
- Tuesday, June 23 from 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
- Wednesday, July 22 from 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
If you are coming to NC State from outside North Carolina, consider joining this talk. Out-of-State Orientation Leaders will give you tips and help you connect with other out of state students.
- Monday, June 29 from 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Monday, July 13 from 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
- Monday, July 27 from 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
This talk, hosted by Student Involvement, will be an open question- and- answer session regarding involvement opportunities, the University Activities Board and Student Government.
Students are encouraged to watch the “Connect and Engage at NC State” presentation on the Online Orientation Platform before attending.
- Tuesday, June 23 from 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
- Student Government & University Activities Board, June 30 from 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
- What I Wish I Knew About Getting Involved, July 7 from 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
- How to Find an Organization to be Involved In, July 14 from 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
- Involvement Beyond Joining a Student OrganizationTuesday, July 21 from 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
- Navigating Involvement During COVID-19 & Fall 2020Tuesday, July 28 from 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
This talk, hosted by TRIO Student Support Services, will be open office hours for any student interested in participating in TRiO programs to ask questions. TRIO programs help students overcome class, social, and cultural barriers to higher education through educational support services and programs.
- Wednesday, June 24 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 8 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 15 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 22 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 29 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Transition Talks open to families
This talk, hosted by the NC State Police Department, will be an open question- and- answer session about safety resources, tips and conduct policies.
Families are encouraged to watch the “Staying Safe at NC State” presentation on the Online Orientation Platform before attending.
- Monday, July 20 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
This talk, hosted by the Disability Resource Office, will be an open question- and- answer session for families about determining access needs and coordinating academic adjustments.
Families are encouraged to watch the “Disability Resource Office” presentation on the Online Orientation Platform before attending.
- Monday, June 22 from 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
- Monday, June 29 from 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
- Monday, July 6 from 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
- Monday, July 13 from 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
- Monday, July 20 from 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
- Monday, July 27 from 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
This talk, hosted by the Fraternity & Sorority Life, will be an open question- and- answer session regarding recruitment, council and community development, chapter services and housing.
Families are encouraged to watch the “Fraternity & Sorority Life” presentation on the Online Orientation Platform before attending.
- Thursday, July 9 from 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
- Thursday, July 23 from 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
This talk, hosted by the Counseling Center, will be an open question- and- answer session about how you can support your student’s wellness in their transition to college.
Families are encouraged to watch the “Learning to Howl: Transitioning to NC State” presentation on the Online Orientation Platform before attending.
- Tuesday, June 23 from 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
- Tuesday, July 14 from 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
- Tuesday, July 28 from 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
These weekly Zoom conversations, co-hosted by Parents & Families Services and New Student Programs, are designed for families to attend the week after they attend a virtual Orientation session. Join us to ask follow-up questions and connect with other new family members.
- Thursday, June 25 from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday, July 9 from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday, July 16 from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday, July 23 from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday, July 30 from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
This talk, hosted by Student Health Services, will be an open question- and- answer session about student health requirements and services.
Families are encouraged to watch the “Your Student’s Health and Wellness” presentation on the Online Orientation Platform before attending.
- Wednesday, June 24 from 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
- Wednesday, July 8 from 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
- Wednesday, July 15 from 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
- Wednesday, July 22 from 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
- Wednesday, July 29 from 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM