Agriculture is a diverse industry that touches all of us in many ways. The life sciences provide foundations for studying life and the role of plants and animals in the environment. Academic programs in the college represent a unique blending of the agriculture and life sciences. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) offers specialized majors in agriculture and life sciences that prepares graduates for fulfilling careers in industry, academia, government, or nonprofits, or for graduate or professional programs.

The goals of the instructional programs in CALS include proving relevant, scientific, and practical knowledge of the food, agricultural, and life sciences to its students. With the support of highly qualified and accomplished faculty, students are able to achieve their greatest personal and professional potential. Central to the college’s goals is the cultivation of interdisciplinary problem-solving skills that will serve its graduates well as they pursue a lifetime of learning and professional experiences.

What sets our college apart: 

• Student activities such as the representing your college and serving on the Agri-Life Council or becoming a CALS Ambassador and gaining professional and hands-on experience in the agriculture and life sciences world 
• Nationally-recognized honors societies that allow academically-strong students to further their education 
• Honors Program inspires students to take ownership of their education, explore their passions and pursue their academic goals beyond the classroom 
• Approximately 620 scholarships awarded to CALS students each year based on merit, financial need, academic major and/or outside interests
   

For more information about our college, including contact information, visit our website. 

Contact

111 Patterson Hall
NCSU Box 7642
Raleigh, NC 27695-7642
Phone: 919.515.2614
Fax: 919.515.5266
cals_programs@ncsu.edu

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