NCSU Academic Calendar 2024-2025: Important Dates

If you’re a North Carolina State University student, it’s important to check out the NCSU Academic Calendar 2024-2025 regularly to know your registration dates, add/drop dates, and other important dates and deadlines.

North Carolina State University follows a semester-based academic calendar. The academic year typically consists of fall, spring, and summer semesters, with each semester lasting for about 16 weeks. The university also offers shorter terms during the summer and winter breaks.

NCSU Academic Calendar Fall 2024

Below are important dates and deadlines on the NCSU academic calendar for Fall 2024.

NCSU Academic Calendar Spring 2025

NCSU Spring 2025 starts on Monday, January 6, 2025 for both regular sessions and 8-Week Session-First sessions. 8-Week Session-Second Session classes start on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Below are other important dates and deadlines on the NCSU Academic calendar for Spring 2025 for regular sessions, 8-Week Session-First Session, and 8-Week Session-Second Session.

Classes for the Spring semester begin on Monday, January 6, 2025.
The deadline to add a course without permission is Friday, January 10, 2025.
Census Date/Official Enrollment Date is Friday, January 17, 2025.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 20, 2025, with the University closed and no classes. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Wellness Day is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2025, with no classes. Classes resume on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
According to the NCSU academic calendar 2024-2025, the drop/revision deadline is Monday, March 3, 2025.
The schedule for the 2025 Fall term will be published, and the Shopping Cart will open on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
NCSU Spring Break 2025is from March 10 to 14, 2025. Classes resume on Monday, March 17, 2025, after Spring Break.
Enrollment for the Fall 2025 term begins in March (specific date to be announced).
The last week of the semester is from April 16 to 22, 2025.
The last day of classes for the Spring semester is Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, is designated as Reading Day.
Final Examinations take place from April 24 to 30, 2025.
Spring grades are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025.
NCSU Spring 2025 Graduation and Commencement Exercises are scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025.

NCSU Academic Calendar terms

Familiarize yourself with these terms on the NCSU academic calendar.

Last Day To Add Without Permission

Last day to add a course without permission of instructor. MyPack Portal closes for adds at 11:59 p.m. (After this day, contact the instructor in order to add a class.)

Census Date

Census Date/Official Enrollment Date: Last day to add a course with permission of instructor. Last day for tuition refunds due to dropping a course or changing from credit to audit. The last day for undergraduate students to drop below 12 hours. Last day forALLstudents to drop a course without a W grade.

Please note: For undergraduate students taking classes in the second 8-week session of the semester, the last day to drop below 12 hours isNOTthe same as Census Date. For all students taking classes in the second 8-week session of the semester, the last day to drop a course without a W grade isNOTthe same as the Census Date. Please consult the academic calendar.

Drop/Revision Deadline

All schedule revisions made after this date will require a Schedule Revision form for processing. The last day to change to credit only at ALL levels.

Note:Students enrolled in mini-courses should consult the Eight-Week Calendar above regarding drop deadlines.

Last Week of Semester

Lab tests, semester project reports, and presentations are permissible during the final week of classes. Papers and homework may have a due date during the final week of classes only if scheduled in the syllabus.

However, in order for students to prepare for final examinations, faculty members may not assign other tests, quizzes, or additional papers during the final week of classes.

Assignments should not have a due date during the final exam period unless the assignment constitutes a part of the final exam. Exceptions to this policy must be approved in advance by the department head and the dean of the college involved. Students should contact the appropriate instructor or department head if they believe an assignment is not in compliance with this regulation.

Term Withdrawal Deadline

The last day to submit a withdrawal request for the term. Any requests after this date are considered retroactive and require the same conditions as a term withdrawal, but must also be initiated by the Counseling Center. Visit the NC State calendar page for more on NCSU Academic Calendar.

NCSU Academic Calendar 2024-2025: Important Dates | Unistude (2024)

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What day does NC State start school? ›

Fall 2024 Semester

Date(s)	Day(s)	Description
August 19	Monday	First day of classes
September 2	Monday	Labor Day - No Classes, University Closed
September 17	Tuesday	Wellness Day - No Classes
October 14 - 15	Mon - Tue	Fall Break - No Classes

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Does NC State have winter classes? ›

Our winter programs typically include: Academic courses taught by NC State and UNC System faculty. Research experiences and mentorship by NC State and UNC System faculty. U.S.

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How do I register for classes in spring 2024 NC State? ›

New students beginning at NC State in the spring 2024 semester will register for classes from home during the fall on MyPack Portal. Course registration takes place after you have completed academic advising either through online modules and/or advising meetings.

What is the lowest GPA a NC State will accept? ›

The high school GPA that NC State accepts ranges from 3.75 to 3.99.

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Is NC State hard to get into out-of-state? ›

Fall 2020's acceptance rate was 24% — 48% for North Carolina applicants, and 14% for out-of-state applicants.

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How many weeks is a semester at NCSU? ›

The following is based on a 15-week semester unless otherwise stated. These guidelines were developed through the University Courses and Curricula Committee as an arm of faculty governance, and reflect NCSU's “equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time” allowed by UNC Policy (400.1.

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What is the acceptance rate for NC State University? ›

North Carolina State University admissions has an acceptance rate of 47% and an early acceptance rate of 47.5%.

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Does North Carolina have summer break? ›

North Carolina's 180-day school year reflected the state's agrarian roots: young people were needed to harvest crops in the summer. Therefore, schools were closed during the peak-growing season. While the economy has shifted away from traditional agriculture, the tradition of summer vacation has remained.

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Is NCSU a dry campus? ›

3.2 Consumption of alcoholic beverages on campus is otherwise prohibited except as permitted in the Alcohol Policy and this regulation. 4.1 Purchase of Alcoholic Beverages. No State-appropriated or Federal funds may be used to purchase alcoholic beverages.

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Do freshmen have to stay on campus at NC State? ›

Yes, all incoming first-year students (with a few exceptions) are required to live on campus.

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Does NC State look at senior year grades? ›

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? Submit the Final Review Consideration form on your wolfPAW account to let us know you are still interested in being considered for admission to NC State. Upload your senior grades to your wolfPAW account by February 15. An official transcript is not required.

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What is NC State tuition? ›

At North Carolina State University, the total cost is $25,752 for in-state students and $47,493 for out-of-state students.

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How big is the NC State campus? ›

NC State University is located west of downtown Raleigh on 2,099 acres. The campus acreage includes Centennial Campus on 1,105 acres and Centennial Biomedical Campus on 215 acres. West Campus includes the College of Veterinary Medicine and the stadium/arena complex.

Is NC State test optional 2024? ›

NC State sent an update informing that they are test optional for students with GPA > 2.8 for terms fall 2025 and spring 2026.

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Will NC State be test optional for 2025? ›

First-year students applying for fall 2025 with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or above (a B- average) are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores. You will have the option to indicate on your Common App or Coalition on Scoir application if you would like your scores used in our review process.

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What is the overall acceptance rate for NC State? ›

NC State admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 47%. Students that get into NC State have an average SAT score between 1280-1460 or an average ACT score of 28-33.

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Is NC State grad school hard to get into? ›

North Carolina State University Application Requirements

Incoming master's students should have maintained a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 or better in the final two years of undergraduate studies.

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Can I get into NC State with a 3.7 GPA? ›

The average high school GPA for admitted students at NC State University is 3.76 on a 4.0 scale. (You can calculate your high school a GPA here.)

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NCSU Academic Calendar 2024-2025: Important Dates | Unistude (2024)

Table of Contents

NCSU Academic Calendar Fall 2024

NCSU Academic Calendar Spring 2025

NCSU Academic Calendar terms

Last Day To Add Without Permission

Census Date

Drop/Revision Deadline

Last Week of Semester

Term Withdrawal Deadline

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Does NC State look at senior year grades? ›