How to Apply

Apply Online

Choose to apply through one of our two applications – we do not have a preference for which application you choose.

Pay the Fee

A non-refundable application fee of $85 is required. If you think you may qualify for fee waiver, view fee waiver eligibility requirements and learn how to submit documentation here.

Select a Major

On the application, you’ll be asked to select up to two majors based on your interests. We encourage you to select two different majors because if we determine you’re not competitive for your first-choice major, you’ll be reviewed for your second-choice major. We encourage you to review our recommendations for competitive applicants prior to applying.

• At NC State, we consider students for admission directly into the major they apply for.
• There is not an undeclared option for transfer applicants.
• Admitted students must take courses to meet the degree requirements for the major they have been admitted into for at least one year before considering or applying for a major change while at NC State.
• Some programs do not accept applications for spring entry.

Students interested in a studio-based major (Architecture, Art + Design, Fashion and Textile Design, Graphic & Experience Design, Industrial Design) must apply by November 1 in addition to submitting a 10-piece portfolio and design essay.

Complete the Essay Prompts

Our transfer class is enriched by the different experiences our applicants bring to the table. We have some short answer questions on the application to help us get to know you better. These responses will be included in your application.

• Required Short Answer Questions
  • Explain why you selected the academic program above and why you are interested in studying this program at NC State.

Submit Your Transcripts

Request an official transcript from each institution you have attended be sent directly to our Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Students with less than 24 transferable credits completed or in progress or who are under the age of 21 at the time they apply may be required to submit an official high school transcript.

Review Your Credit Opportunities

As you gather your transcripts, it might be a good tome to consider your credit opportunities. Use our transfer credit database to see how your completed courses may provide you transfer credit at NC State.

After You Apply

Check Your Email

After you submit your application to NC State, you will receive an email with credentials to log in to wolfPAW, your applicant portal. Here, you can check for missing items and stay up-to-date on the status of your application.

We encourage you to check your email often, as we may email you about additional items needed to complete your application. Using your school-assigned email address? Sometimes our emails may be blocked by the server, so we recommend using a non-school email to receive our communications.

Submit the FAFSA

You don’t need to wait for an official admission decision to submit your FAFSA, and we encourage students to apply as soon as possible.

• NC State school code: 002972
• Priority filing date for NC State: March 1

View Your Decision

You will be notified of your admission decision on your wolfPAW account. If you completed your application on time and submitted all required materials by the materials deadline, you will receive a decision on the notification date corresponding to the application deadline for the semester you applied for.

Types of Decisions

• Admit– Some students we are able to admit right away. Head to our admitted student page to learn about next steps for joining the Wolfpack family. An official evaluation of your transferable credit will be provided to admitted students.
• Provisional Admit– In some cases, we believe an applicant will be better prepared to succeed at NC State by completing additional coursework before enrolling in classes at NC State. Admission for these applicants is contingent upon completion of a specific course prescribed by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
• Pending Current Grades– Applicants for fall admission may be requested to submit their current grades during the spring term to help us make a final decision.
• Waitlist– We are unable to admit all qualified students into our class. Some applicants are placed on the waitlist who we believe would be successful at NC State if space is available.
• Deny– Unfortunately, some students will not be considered competitive for transfer admission at this time. We encourage denied applicants to review our recommendations for competitive applicants or contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to discuss future options.

Note on Goodnight Transfer Scholars Program

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