Living on Campus

Living on campus is an essential part of the Wolfpack experience: that’s why students are required to live in University Housing their first year.

When you live on campus, you’ll be at the heart of the Wolfpack nation, making it easy to be a part of all that NC State has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a close-knit community, diverse social experiences or the opportunity to participate in a Living and Learning program, we have the housing option that’s right for you. With a selection of 21 residence halls and four on-campus apartment communities, you'll enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live in the heart of NC State.

Get Started with University Housing

Incoming First-Year Students

1. Apply for housing: It is highly recommended that you complete your University Housing and Living and Learning Village application by May 31. Students who have received acceptance for the Fall semester may access the housing application through the Campus Living section on MyPack Portal. If you decide not to attend NC State, you can cancel your housing application. The housing application includes a roommate section to match and communicate anonymously with potential roommates. If you have a preferred roommate already in mind, you can include that information on your housing application.

Incoming Transfer Students

Due to the first-year live-on requirement that began in 2017, space is limited for upper-class students. Any Living and Learning Village that accepts upper-class students is available for transfer students. Our Transfer Connections Village and select spaces in our Engineering Village are reserved exclusively for transfer students.

1. Located in Wolf Village Apartments, the Transfer Connections Village connects transfer students to a variety of campus resources and programming meant to make the most of their NC State experience.
2. Located in Wolf Ridge Apartments, the Engineering Village expansion provides support for the transition to joining a major in the College of Engineering, career readiness, community, mental health and wellness. 

Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours to be eligible to live on campus during the fall and spring terms. Students who must drop below these minimum requirements should contact University Housing to request an exception. Summer session housing is also available.

Living and Learning Villages

NC State’s Living and Learning Villages are interest-based programs that engage students both inside and outside the classroom and allow participants to live in community together. Villages provide an unparalleled living experience where you’ll make life-long friends and immerse yourself in the NC State community. 

Albright Entrepreneurs Village: live in Wolf Ridge Apartments
The Albright Entrepreneurs Village provides sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students across all academic disciplines the opportunity to live, socialize and work with entrepreneurial-minded students. Residents can explore and develop their entrepreneurial interests in an environment that fosters creativity.

Arts Village: live in Turlington Hall
Creative, vibrant and colorful only begin to describe the experiences you’ll have as you explore theater, visual arts, crafts, music, dance and more through Arts Village.

Black Male Initiative: live in Avent Ferry Complex
Black Male Initiative strives to establish a brotherhood and develop leaders among black male students. By promoting academic success, personal growth, professional development and self-responsibility, the group breaks through negative stereotypes and combats challenges facing African-American males in today’s society.

EcoVillage: live in Lee Hall
EcoVillage is a first-year student program that welcomes students from all majors, creating both a multi-disciplinary and an interdisciplinary educational experience that prepares students for lifelong sustainable leadership, engagement, advocacy and discovery. 

Engineering Village: live in Sullivan Hall and Wolf Ridge Apartments
The Engineering Village is an extension to the College of Engineering’s First-Year Engineering program introducing students to the field of engineering; encouraging thoughtful consideration to complex challenges facing our communities. The Centennial Campus Engineering Village builds upon the first-year experience in Sullivan Hall by providing much-needed support for the transition to joining a major in the College of Engineering, career readiness, community, mental health and wellness.

Exploratory Studies Village: live in Owen Hall
The Exploratory Studies Village is for students entering the university who are knowingly undecided about a major. A year of guided inquiry and exploration coupled with one-on-one sessions with their academic advisor helps move students through the career planning and decision-making process.

Global Village: live in Alexander Hall
Global Village is a living and learning community for those interested in living and interacting with people from differing backgrounds, experiences, countries and viewpoints.

Honors Village: live in Berry, Becton or Bagwell Hall
The Honors Village allows students to enhance their personal growth, advance academic excellence, get involved with their community and have fun in the process. This village is a collaboration between the University Honors Program and University Housing, boasting representation from every academic college and every academic year (first year through senior year). Students must be accepted into the University Honors Program to participate. 

Impact Leadership Village: live in Bowen Hall
Impact Leadership Village (ILV) provides experiential learning for students who have a passion for leadership and service. Students are given the opportunity to engage in practical application of leadership to real-world issues and explore leadership development through one on one sessions with professionals. ILV enhances students’ college experience and prepares leaders to make their personal impact on the state, nation, and the world.

Native Space: live in Alexander Hall
Students living in the Native Space community will demonstrate growth and learning along three focal points of the living experience: culture, academics and community engagement. Residents will find a deeper awareness of Native American history and drive cultural awareness through participation in Native American Heritage Month and the annual NC State Pow Wow.

Students Advocating for Youth: live in Syme Hall
Students Advocating for Youth (SAY) Village is a community for first-year students in any academic discipline who have a passion for working with youth. Students develop one-on-one mentoring relationships with local elementary school students and learn what it means to be a youth advocate.

Transfer Connections Village: live in Wolf Village Apartments
Transfer Connections Village provides transfer students with opportunities to make the most of their NC State experience by focusing on the six core pillars essential to student success: academic success, career development, community and global engagement, diversity, leadership and life skills.

Wellness Village: live in Wood Hall
Wellness Village encourages and promotes the development and maintenance of a healthy body, mind and spirit through a wide array of wellness programs and events. Students have the opportunity to experience personal growth while learning about the seven dimensions of wellness. 

Women in Science and Engineering: live in Lee Hall
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Village is a living and learning community created for female-identifying first-year and sophomore students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Membership in WISE provides a powerful networking opportunity with other goal-oriented women as you pursue your STEM major. 

Women of Welch Village: live in Welch Hall
Women of Welch (WOW) Village enhances women's leadership outside the classroom through empowerment, leadership development, self-awareness and diversity/social justice. WOW creates a holistic community that fosters individual women's growth and development while challenging residents to act as citizens of a global community. 

More Information

For more information about living on campus, visit:

University Housing
Monday - Friday |  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1112 Pullen Hall
201 Dan Allen Drive
Raleigh, NC 27695-7315
919.515.2440
housing@ncsu.edu
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