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New Student Convocation

Make sure you’re there when the Class of 2028 comes together for the first time as a class on Sunday, August 18 at 3:00 p.m. in historic Reynolds Coliseum.

Celebrate the Class of 2028!

Make sure you’re there when the Class of 2028 comes together for the first time on Sunday, August 18 at 3:00 p.m. as a class at New Student Convocation in historic Reynolds Coliseum. The Chancellor and dignitaries will kick off your time at NC State and welcome you to the Wolfpack during our opening ceremony of the academic year.

Following New Student Convocation, join the Chancellor on Stafford Commons for the traditional Class of 2028 picture and Howling Cow ice cream. You won’t want to miss it!

Don’t forget to get to Convocation early to receive your 2024 t-shirt (while supplies last) celebrating your first year at NC State and hear the Power Sound of the South, the NC State Marching Band!

Event Highlights

  • Celebrating the start of your NC State career and the start of a new academic year
  • Remarks provided by Chancellor Woodson, Student Body President, and dignitaries
  • Singing the Red and White Song and Alma Mater with the Power Sound of the South (the NC State Marching Band)
  • Grabbing your 2024 t-shirt and special gift (while supplies last)
  • Joining the Class of 2028 for a class picture following Convocation

Event Details

  • Date: Sunday, August 18, 2024
  • Start Time: 3:00 p.m.
  • End Time: 5:00 p.m. (approximately)
  • Location: Reynolds Coliseum

General Reminders

  • Doors open to Reynolds Coliseum at 2:00 p.m. so get there early to get a seat and your 2024 t-shirt (while supplies last).
  • Enter Reynolds Coliseum via the main doors on the north side of the building (facing the train tracks).
  • Bring your student ID for access to the Coliseum and Convocation
  • Security will be checking bags prior to entry to Reynolds Coliseum and will not allow bags larger than the size of a clutch into the building, so please plan accordingly.

Featuring: Dr. Jason Bocarro

Dr. Jason Bocarro is the Owens-Shelton Distinguished Professor of Leadership with a Global Perspective and the James Buzzard Leadership Program Director in the College of Natural Resources. As a multiple award recipient, Dr. Bocarro’s research focuses on the intersection of health and inactivity, specifically examining the relationship between the built environment, programs, public spaces and human health.

Need Assistance

If you have any questions about New Student Convocation or Wolfpack Welcome Week, contact New Student Programs via:

  • Email new-students@ncsu.edu
  • Call 919.515.1234 (Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • Text 833.712.1255 (Weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities

In compliance with the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, NC State will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the New Student Convocation program, please contact New Student Programs at new-students@ncsu.edu or 919.515.1234 during business hours of 8 am to 5 pm EST as soon as possible or at least 10 working days prior to the event.