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{{Infobox University
|name = North Carolina State University
|image_name = North-Carolina-State-University-Official-Seal.png
|image_size = 150px
|established = [[March 7]], [[1887]]
|type = [[Land-grant university|Land Grant University]]<br/> [[Sea Grant Colleges|Sea Grant University]]<br />[[Space Grant Colleges|Space Grant University]]
|endowment = $535 million
|chancellor = [[James L. Oblinger]]
|faculty = 2,040
|staff=5,843
|Total = 31,100
|undergrad = 23,730
|postgrad = 7,400
|city = [[Raleigh, North Carolina|Raleigh]]
|state = [[North Carolina]]
|country = [[United States]]
|campus = [[Urban area|Urban]]<br/>{{convert|2110|acre|km2|1|abbr=on}}
|nickname = [[NC State Wolfpack|Wolfpack]]
|colors = [[Red (color)|Red]] and [[white]]<br/>{{color box|#e00000}} {{color box|white}}
|athletics = [[NCAA]] [[Division I]] FBS<br/>23 varsity sports
|website = [http://www.ncsu.edu/ www.ncsu.edu]
|logo = [[Image:NCSU logotype.png|200px|center]]
|footnotes = Data is for 2007.<ref name="planninganalysis"/><ref name="nacubo"/>
}}
'''North Carolina State University at Raleigh''' is a [[public university|public]], [[coeducation]]al, extensive [[research]] [[university]] located in [[Raleigh, North Carolina|Raleigh]], [[North Carolina]], [[United States]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_116/gs_116-4.html|title=GS 116-4|publisher=State of North Carolina |accessdate=2008-06-25}}</ref> Commonly known as '''NC State''' or '''NCSU''', the University is the principal technological institution of the [[University of North Carolina]] system,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.southern.org/pubs/pubs_pdfs/iu_report.pdf|title=INNOVATION U.|publisher=Southern Growth Policies Board |accessdate=2008-05-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ucsdfoundation.ucsd.edu/BiosPhotosRoster/FoxMaryeAnne.pdf|title=Marye Anne Fox|publisher=UC San Diego Foundation |accessdate=2008-05-25}}</ref> and is a [[land-grant university|land]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ncsu.edu/about-nc-state/university-administration/index.php|title=University Administration|publisher=NCSU|accessdate=2008-06-10}}</ref> [[sea grant colleges|sea]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.seagrant.noaa.gov/colleges/textlinks.html/index.php|title=Sea Grant College text list|publisher=NOAA|accessdate=2008-06-10}}</ref> and [[space grant colleges|space grant]] institution.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/58251main_Space_Grants.pdf/index.php|title=National Directory of Space Grant Contacts|publisher=NASA|accessdate=2008-06-10}}</ref>
The [[North Carolina General Assembly]] founded NC State on [[March 7]], [[1887]] as a [[land-grant university|land-grant college]]. Today, NC State has an enrollment of more than 31,000 students, making it the largest university in [[North Carolina]]. While NC State has historical strengths in [[agriculture]], [[design]], [[engineering]] and [[textiles]], it now offers 9 [[associate's degree]]s in agriculture,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/index.cfm?showpage=690|title=NCSU Agricultural Institure|publisher=NCSU|accessdate=2008-07-11}}</ref> and more than 100 [[bachelor's degree]]s in disciplines including [[mathematics]], [[meteorology]], [[economics]], [[political science]], [[forestry]], [[physics]] and [[education]]. The graduate school offers more than 100 areas of study leading to [[master's degrees|master's]] and [[doctorate|doctoral]] degrees in fields such as [[psychology]], [[public administration]], [[statistics]], and [[veterinary medicine]].
==History==
{{main|History of North Carolina State University}}
The [[North Carolina General Assembly]] founded NC State on [[March 7]], [[1887]] as a [[land-grant university|land-grant college]] under the name "North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts." As a land-grant college, NC State would provide a liberal and practical education while focusing on military tactics, agriculture and the mechanical arts without excluding [[classical education|classical studies]]. Since its founding, the university has maintained these objectives while building on them.<ref name="libraries">{{cite web|url=http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/universityarchives/universityhistory/fac_hand_history.html|title=Historical Sketch of North Carolina State University|publisher=NC State Libraries|accessdate=2008-05-25}}</ref> [[Image:NCSU-Freshmen 1889.JPG|thumb|right|First freshman class at North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in 1889.]] After opening in 1889, NC State saw its enrollment fluctuate and its mandate expand. Due to the [[Great Depression]], the North Carolina government administratively combined the [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill]], the [[University of North Carolina at Greensboro|Women’s College at Greensboro]], and NC State. This conglomeration became the [[University of North Carolina]] in 1971. After [[World War II]], the university has constantly grown and changed.{{Fact|date=May 2008}} In the summer of 1956, North Carolina State University enrolled its first African-American undergraduates, Edward Carson and Manuel Crockett.<ref name="libraries">{{cite web|url=http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/universityarchives/universityhistory/fac_hand_history.html|title=Historical Sketch of North Carolina State University|publisher=NC State Libraries|accessdate=2008-05-25}}</ref>[[Image:Raleigh AM College 1909 View LOC.jpg|left|thumb||Panoramic photo of campus taken around 1909]]
In 1966, single year enrollment reached 10,000.<ref name="libraries">{{cite web|url=http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/universityarchives/universityhistory/fac_hand_history.html|title=Historical Sketch of North Carolina State University|publisher=NC State Libraries|accessdate=2008-05-25}}</ref> The 1970s saw enrollment surpass 19,000 and the addition of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. NC State celebrated its centennial in 1987 and reorganized its internal structure renaming all its schools to colleges (e.g. School of Engineering to the College of Engineering). Also in this year, it gained {{convert|700|acre|km2|1|abbr=on}} of land that would later become the Centennial Campus. During the next decade and a half and continuing today, NC State has focused on developing its new Centennial Campus. Over $620 million has been invested in facilities and infrastructure at the new campus with {{convert|62|acre|km2|1|abbr=on}} of space being constructed. There are 61 private and government agency partners located here as well.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://centennial.ncsu.edu/overview/quickFacts.html|title=Quick Facts|publisher=NC State Centennial Campus Partnership Office |accessdate=2008-05-25}}</ref>
Currently, NC State has almost 8,000 employees, over 31,000 students, a $1.01 billion annual budget, and a $535 million endowment. It the largest university in the state and one of the anchors of North Carolina's [[Research Triangle]], together with [[Duke University]] and the [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill]].<ref name="planninganalysis">{{cite web|url=http://www.ncsu.edu/about-nc-state/quick-view/index.php|title=NC State University at a glance|publisher=NC State University Planning and Analysis|accessdate=2008-05-25}}</ref><ref name="nacubo">{{cite web|url=http://www.nacubo.org/Images/All%20Institutions%20Listed%20by%20FY%202007%20Market%20Value%20of%20Endowment%20Assets_2007%20NES.pdf|title=2007 NACUBO Endowment Study|publisher=National Association of College and University Business Officers|format=PDF|accessdate=2008-05-25}}</ref>
==Campus==
===Main===
{{main|North Carolina State University Main Campus}}
[[Image:HolladayHallNCSU.JPG|thumb|left|Holladay Hall, the first building built on NC State's campus in 1889, now houses the Chancellor's Office.]]
NC State’s Main Campus has three general areas: North Campus, Central Campus, and South Campus. North Campus is the oldest part of NC State and is home to most academic departments and a few residence halls. Central Campus is mainly residence halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and student support departments. North and Central Campus are separated by a [[rail road]] track. Pedestrian and road [[tunnel]]s are used to cross the tracks. Western Boulevard separates Central and South Campuses. Greek Court and a large conference center are found on South Campus. Main Campus is also divided into West, Central, and East Campus. West and Central campuses are divided by Dan Allen Drive, while Central and East are divided by Morill Drive and [[Reynolds Coliseum]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/campus_history/index.htm|title=Campus History|publisher=NC State Facilities Division|accessdate=2008-05-25}}</ref>
[[Image:Pulstar2.jpg|thumb|right|175px|NC State's [[Pulstar (nuclear reactor)|PULSTAR]] Reactor is a 1 MW pool-type [[nuclear reactor|nuclear]] [[research reactor]].]]Architecturally, Main Campus is known for its distinctive red [[brick]] buildings. Due to oversupply, odd brick statues dot the landscape, a large section of main campus is paved over with brick ([[The Brickyard (NC State)|University Plaza]], a.k.a. "The Brickyard"), and most sidewalks are also made with brick. These sidewalks are also dotted with white brick mosaics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ncsu.edu/nso/traditions/campus/brickyard/brickyard.htm|title=Traditions: Brickyard|publisher=NC State New Student Orientation|accessdate=2008-05-25}}</ref>
The [[North Carolina State University Memorial Bell Tower|Memorial Bell Tower]], located in the Northeast corner of North Campus, serves as the signature of NC State and appears in the NC State Official Seal. It was constructed as a monument to alumni killed in World War I. The granite tower, completed in 1937, is 115 feet (35 meters) tall. As a tradition, the Bell Tower is lit in red at night immediately following athletic victories and certain academic achievements.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://chancellor.ncsu.edu/belltower.html|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20060901090821/chancellor.ncsu.edu/belltower.html|title=Belltower Celebrations|publisher=NC State Office of the Chancellor|archivedate=2006-09-12}}</ref> The Bell Tower, however, does not actually have a bell; The carillon system that can heard ringing from the bell tower is actually housed in nearby Holladay Hall. There are plans to move the bell from Withers Hall to the bell tower during slated renovations.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://media.www.technicianonline.com/media/storage/paper848/news/2008/02/14/News/Bell-Plan.Clears.Another.Hurdle-3209443-page2.shtml|title=Bell Plan Clears Another Hurdle|publisher=The Technician|accessdate=2008-07-12}}</ref>
The [[Court of North Carolina]], just West of the Memorial Bell Tower, is surrounded by the 1911 Building; the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in Tompkins, Caldwell, Winston Halls and Poe Hall; Page Hall, home to College of Engineering offices; and Leazar Hall, former location of the Computer Science Teaching Labs. It was once home to 100 trees (one for every [[county]] in [[North Carolina]]), but damage caused by [[Hurricane Fran]] in 1996 reduced the number significantly, including the destruction of a particularly old and large tree which was some {{convert|12|ft|m}} in diameter. Some replanting has occurred, but the Court's former appearance is far from being restored.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/tower.html|title=Memorial Bell Tower|publisher=NC State Facilities Division|accessdate=2008-05-25}}</ref>
[[Image:NCSU Belltower.png|thumb|160px|left|Completed in 1937, the '''Memorial Bell Tower''' was built to honor thirty-three NC State alumni who died in World War I. It stands {{convert|115|ft|m|abbr=on}} tall.]]
Southwest of the Court of North Carolina is another landmark, the [[North Carolina State University Free Expression Tunnel|Free Expression Tunnel]]. The Tunnel functions as one of three pedestrian tunnels underneath the railroad tracks separating North Campus and Central Campus. This particular tunnel is the site of sanctioned [[graffiti]]; anyone may paint there, and it is often the place for political statements, personal messages, and art.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://media.www.technicianonline.com/media/storage/paper848/news/2006/05/25/News/Free-Expression.Tunnel.Open-2013899.shtml|title=Free Expression Tunnel open|last=Pittner|first=Danielle|date=2006-05-25|publisher=''Technician''|accessdate=2008-05-25}}</ref>
===Centennial===
{{main|Centennial Campus}}
NC State's main campus is augmented by the {{convert|1334|acre|km2|1|abbr=on|adj=on}} mixed-use Centennial Campus. Located {{convert|1|mi|km|1|abbr=on|adj=on}} south of the Memorial Bell Tower, this campus houses university, corporate, and government research, in addition to classrooms and non-student residences. The College of Textiles is based on this campus and long-term plans have the majority of the College of Engineering relocating to the new campus, which has already begun with the addition of two buildings, Engineering Building I and Engineering Building II. The offices of [[Red Hat]] and the Raleigh branch of the [[National Weather Service]] are also on the Centennial Campus, as well as Centennial Campus [[Middle School]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://centennial.ncsu.edu/overview/ourPurpose.html|title=Centennial Campus Overview.}}</ref>
===West===
West Campus is located {{convert|2.5|mi|km|1|abbr=on}} west of the Memorial Bell Tower. The campus’s {{convert|182|acre|km2|1|abbr=on}} is bordered by the stadiums and the [[North Carolina State Fairgrounds]] to the west and [[Meredith College]] to the east. Situated on this campus is the University Club and North Carolina’s only [[Veterinary]] School. Since most of the [[Veterinary]] School campus is rolling pastoral land, part of it is converted to parking space during the [[North Carolina State Fair]] and NC State football games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/veterina.html|title=Buildings on West Campus.}}</ref>
[[J. C. Raulston Arboretum]] is an {{convert|8|acre|km2|2|abbr=on|adj=on}} [[arboretum]] and [[botanical garden]] operated by NC State, and located just south of West Campus. It is open daily without charge.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum/|title=JC Raulston Arbortum self description.}}</ref>
===Stadiums===
The stadium property is {{convert|3.4|mi|km|abbr=on}} northwest of the Memorial Bell Tower. Both [[Carter-Finley Stadium]] and the [[RBC Center]] are located there. Aside from the two stadiums, the property is mainly open space used for event parking. The property borders the [[North Carolina State Fair]] to the North and hosts [[Tailgate party|tailgating parties]] before NC State [[American Football|football]] games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rbccenter.com/CommentAndFAQ/faq.asp|title=RBC Center Description.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/carter-finley.html|title=Carter-Finley Stadium Description.}}</ref>
==Academics==
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|+'''Academic Units Table'''
|-
! rowspan="2" | College
! colspan="2" | Enrollment<br />(Fall 2006)
! rowspan="2" | Degrees include<sup>1</sup>
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! Undergrad
! Graduate
|-
| Agriculture<br />and<br />Life Sciences
| 3,920²
| 828
|
*Biological Sciences
*Animal Science
*Biochemistry
|-
| Design
| 483
| 202
|
*Art and Design
*Graphic Design
*Architecture
|-
| Education
| 633
| 919
|
*Higher Education Admin
*Mathematics Education
*School Admin
|-
| Engineering
| 5,627
| 1,840
|
*Aerospace Engineering
*Mechanical Engineering
*Computer Science
|-
| Humanities<br />and<br />Social Sciences
| 4,057
| 755
|
*Psychology
*Public Administration
*Communications
|-
| Management
| 2,308
| 497
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*Accounting
*Business Management
*Economics
|-
| Natural<br />Resources
| 978
| 205
|
*Parks, Recreation and Tourism
*Forest Management
*Professional Golf Management
|-
| Physical<br />and<br />Mathematical<br /> Sciences
| 906
| 702
|
*Mathematics
*Physics
*Chemistry
|-
| Textiles
| 733
| 131
|
*Textile and Apparel Management
*Textile Engineering
*Textile Technology
|-
| Veterinary<br />Medicine
| 0
| 381
|
*Biomedical Sciences
*Veterinary Medicine
*Immunology
|-
| First Year College
| 1,417
| 0
| (Non-degree granting)
|-
| Graduate School
| -
| -
| (See colleges above)³
|-
| colspan="4" |
#This list is not exclusive;<br /> full lists are available of [http://www.regrec.ncsu.edu/scripts/RegRec/ada_dgtt.pl?college=ALL_DEG bachelor degrees] and [http://www.grad.ncsu.edu/catalog/Default.asp graduate degrees]
#An additional 364 students are pursuing [[associate's degree]]s.
#Graduate programs are run by the respective colleges,<br /> but all graduate degrees are awarded by the Graduate School.
|}
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===Structure===
{{see also|University of North Carolina}}
NC State is one of 16 campuses that constitute the [[University of North Carolina]] system. Each campus has a high degree of independence, but each submits to the policies of the UNC system Board of Governors. The 32 voting members of the Board of Governors are elected by the North Carolina General Assembly for four-year terms. President [[Erskine Bowles]] heads the system.<ref>{{cite web
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The Board of Trustees of NC State has thirteen members and set all policies for the University. The UNC system Board of Governors elects eight of the trustees and the Governor of North Carolina appoints four. The student body president serves on the Board of Trustees as a non-voting member. The UNC system also elects the Chancellor of NC State, currently [[James L. Oblinger]].<ref>{{cite web
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The Board of Trustees administers NC State's eleven academic [[colleges]]. Each college grants its own degrees with the exception of the First Year College which provides incoming freshmen the opportunity to experience several disciplines before selecting a major. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is the only college to offer [[associate's degrees]] and the College of Veterinary Medicine does not grant undergraduate degrees. Each college is composed of numerous [[Academic department|departments]] that focus on a particular discipline or degree program, for example [[English studies|English]], [[Computer Science]], or [[Accounting]]. There are a total of 66 departments administered by all eleven NC State colleges.
In total, NC State offers 9 [[associate's degree]]s in agriculture,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/index.cfm?showpage=690|title=NCSU Agricultural Institure|publisher=NCSU|accessdate=2008-07-11}}</ref> [[bachelor's degree]]s in 102 areas of study, [[master's degree]]s in 108 areas and [[doctorate degree]]s in 60 areas. NC State is known for its programs in [[agriculture]], [[engineering]] and [[science]]. The [[textile]] and [[paper]] science programs are notable, given the uniqueness of the subject area.<ref>{{cite web
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===Admission===
Considered a ''more selective'' university, NC State accepts fewer than 61% of those who apply for undergraduate admissions. Out of the 3,717 students in the 2005 freshmen class, 36% were ranked in the top 10% of their high school class and 45% scored greater than 1200 on the [[SAT]]. Twenty-one percent were in both categories. The [[Grading in the United States#Weighted GPA|average weighted GPA]] for incoming freshman is 4.11. State law limits the admission of students from outside North Carolina, so there is strong competition among non-residents for admissions.<ref>{{cite web
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NC State requires undergraduate admission candidates to choose a preferred college of study. After determining that an applicant meets the overall university requirements, the individual college must also agree to accept the student. Due to this process, some colleges have significantly higher admission requirements than others. For example, the College of Engineering has higher admission standards than the College of Natural Resources. In addition, students might have a difficult time transferring between colleges. Transferring to the College of Design from another college could be difficult due to lack of design experience.<ref>{{cite journal
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The Graduate School reviews all [[postgraduate]] education applications. For fall 2005, 7,206 prospective students applied to the Graduate School; 2836 (39.4%) were admitted. Of these, 1,755 (61.9%) enrolled. Total fall 2005 graduate enrollment 6,128.<ref>{{cite web | title=Annual Report for the Graduate School: 2005-06 | publisher=North Carolina State University|url=http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/grad_publicns/reports/anrp05-06.htm
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===Library===
The library system at NC State, ranked 27th out of 113 North American research libraries, includes 3.4 million volumes and 54 thousand journal subscriptions (as of 2005).<ref>{{cite web | title=About the Libraries: NCSU Libraries | url=http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/administration/aboutthelibraries.html | accessmonthday=November 23 | accessyear=2005 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Association of Research Libraries | url=http://www.arl.org/ | accessmonthday=November 23 | accessyear=2005 }}</ref> The library system has an annual budget of over $20 million and consists of five libraries. The largest library, [[D. H. Hill Library]], located on [[North Carolina State University Main Campus|Main Campus]] is over eleven stories tall and covers over 119 thousand square feet (11 thousand square meters).<ref>{{cite web | title=D.H. Hill Library | url=http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/dhhill.html | accessmonthday=November 23 | accessyear=2005 }}</ref> NC State, as a member of the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN), has interlibrary loan services with [[Duke University]], the [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill]], and [[North Carolina Central University]].<ref>{{cite web | title=NCSU Libraries Fact Sheet: NCSU Libraries | url=http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/publications/factsheet/factsheet.html | accessmonthday=November 23 | accessyear=2005 }}</ref>
===Reputation and rankings===
[[US News and World Report]] places NC State 85th out of 248 national universities in the US (34th out of public colleges). The [[Shanghai Jiao Tong University]]’s [[Academic Ranking of World Universities]] positions NC State 101st among 500 world universities in terms of scientific research leading towards a [[Nobel Prize]] in 2005. The [[Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education]] designated the university as a “Doctoral/Research Universities-Extensive,” a category given to only 96 research universities in the US.<ref>{{cite web | title=NC State Official Data Used in Rankings | url=http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/UPA/commondata/ | accessmonthday=November 23 | accessyear=2005 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ed.sjtu.edu.cn/rank/2005/ARWU2005FullList.pdf|title=ed.sjtu.edu.cn/rank/2005/ARWU2005FullList.pdf<!--INSERT TITLE-->|format=PDF}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.carnegiefoundation.org|title=Carnegie Foundation}}</ref>
NC State is rated twelfth among the nation’s colleges and universities in terms of value, according to Kiplinger's Personal Finance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content.kiplinger.com/tools/colleges/pubcollege.php?sortby=INRANK04&orderby=flip&states%5B%5D=ALL&myschool%5B%5D=none&outputby=table|title=Kiplinger's Personal Finance 100 Best Values in Public Colleges}}</ref> In 2006, NC State was ranked second by Princeton Review<ref name="NCSURankingPR">{{cite web|url=http://www.ncsu.edu/news/press_releases/06_03/056.htm|title=NC State Ranked Second in National 'Best Value' List|accessmonthday = April 2 | accessyear=2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=College on The Princeton Review | url=http://www.princetonreview.com/college | accessmonthday=November 23 | accessyear=2005 }}</ref> and fifth by ''U.S. News & World Report'' on their lists of best values among the nation’s public colleges and universities.<ref>http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/brief/bvnatudoc_brief.php US News Best Value]</ref>
===Scholarships===
There are several notable scholarships of North Carolina State University which include:
'''The Park Scholarship Program''' - Made possible by generous financial support from the Park Foundation of Ithaca, New York, The Park Scholarship Program was established in 1996. Among the most prestigious undergraduate merit scholarships, the Park program pays expenses for 4 years of study at NC State, a one time computer stipend, and costs associated with enrichment activities. There are approximately 35 in-state scholarships (valued at $62,000) and 15 out-of-state scholarships (valued at $107,000) awarded each year to incoming freshman at North Carolina State University. Selection is based upon scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
'''The Caldwell Fellows Program''' - Created by the NC State Alumni Association to honor the legacy of former Chancellor [[John T. Caldwell]], the Caldwell Fellows Program is a leadership development scholarship program with a strong focus on [[servant leadership]]. To be eligible, an applicant must be a full-time, first-year student at NC State University with a GPA of 3.25 or greater and meet the program's selection criteria. Caldwell Fellows are selected on the basis of strong academic performance, leadership potential, orientation toward community and service, commitment to personal growth and a demonstrated interest in and commitment to maximizing program opportunities[http://www.ncsu.edu/caldwell/apply/selection.html]. Students that go through the program are challenged by Dr. Caldwell's charge to '''"THINK BIG"''' in all their pursuits.
== Athletics ==
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[[Image:RBC Center.jpg|200px|thumb|right|An NC State-Virginia Tech basketball game]]
[[Image:Baldwin the Eagle.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Mr. Wuf, the North Carolina State University Mascot]]
The athletic teams of NC State, known as the '''Wolfpack''', compete in 24 intercollegiate varsity sports. NC State is a founding member of the [[Atlantic Coast Conference]] and has won eight national championships: two NCAA championships, two [[AIAW]] championhips, and four titles under other sanctioning bodies. Most NC State fans and athletes recognize the [[Carolina-NC State rivalry|rivalry with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill]] as their biggest.<ref>{{cite news
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The primary logo for NC State athletics is a red block 'S' with an inscribed 'N' and 'C'. The block S has been in use since 1890 but has seen many alterations through the years. It became the sole logo for all NC State athletic teams in 2000 and was modernized to its current design in 2006.<ref>{{cite Web
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NC State athletic teams are nicknamed the 'Wolfpack' (most women's teams are named the 'Lady Wolfpack'). The name was adopted in 1922 when a disgruntled fan described the behavior of the student body at athletic events as being "like a wolf pack." Prior to the adoption of the current nickname, NC State athletic teams went by such names as the Aggies, the Techs, and the Red Terrors. Since the 1960s the Wolfpack has been represented at athletic events by its mascots, Mr. and Ms. Wuf. In print, the 'Strutting Wolf' is used and is known by the name 'Tuffy.'<ref>{{cite Web
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==Student life==
[[Image:NCSU DH HILL Library.png|thumb|180px|left|D.H. Hill Library stands 11 stories tall and is named for NC State's first librarian.]]
Thirty-three percent of all students live on campus in one of twenty different residence halls.{{Fact|date=May 2008}} Most residence halls provide academic and social events as well as host programs that acclimate incoming students to the college experience. Each residence hall or residence hall area has an elected council to provide for local event programming and an outlet for student concerns. Collectively, representatives from each hall make up the Inter-Residence Council which represents the on-campus residence-life community as a whole.{{Fact|date=May 2008}}
While Greeks do offer some social events, many [[residence halls]] host their own events, though alcohol policies are strictly enforced. One significant party is the "Design School Halloween Bash" hosted by the College of Design every October. By far the largest party and social events are those associated with sporting events.{{Fact|date=May 2008}}
The student center of the University includes an [[African American]] Cultural Center which has an art gallery and a library. There is also a multicultural student affairs office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ncsu.edu/aacc/index.php|title=African American Cultural Center at NCSU}}</ref>
Student life at North Carolina State University includes opportunities in a diverse range of activities and organizations. Besides fraternities and sororities, there are multicultural groups, arts groups, political and social action groups, service and professional groups, religious groups, sports and recreation groups, academic and professional groups, and special interest groups such as the [[Clogging]] Team, the Film Society, the [[Judo]] Club, the [[equestrianism|Equestrian]] Club, and the Black Finesse Modeling Troupe.{{Fact|date=May 2008}}
=== Student Government ===
Founded in 1921, NC State [[Student Government]] is a student-run organization that serves as the official voice of the student body and attempts to better the student experience at the University. Both a governing body and an advocacy group, Student Government is involved in policy-making, adjudication, programming, advocating, community service, and countless other activities. The organization is a clearinghouse for concerns from students and answers from administrators. The organization also is responsible for distributing a portion of the fees it receives to student organizations in a process known as appropriations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://students.ncsu.edu/home/overview.php|title=Description of the NC State Student Government.}}</ref>
The Student Government at NC State is composed of three branches. The Student Senate is a 64-member body that legislative policy and Student Government budgets. The Student Body President heads the executive branch. The president executes policy passed by the senate and is a member of the NC State Board of Trustees. The Student Chief Justice heads the [[judicial branch]] and is the only student body elected member of the branch.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://students.ncsu.edu/judicial/index.php|title=NC State’s Judicial Branch.}}</ref>
===Student traditions===
====Homecoming Week====
Homecoming week, usually at the end of October, starts with a Kickoff event and ends with the Pack Howl pep rally and concert. Featured performers have included [[Lonestar]], [[Ludacris]], [[Chris Daughtry]], and most recently [[Cartel]], [[Guster]] and [[The Avett Brothers]].
During the week, events such as Wear Red-Get Fed, a parade down [[Hillsborough Street]], and a campus-wide Spirit Competition take place. The week also includes a Leader of the Pack competition honoring NC State's brightest and most passionate female and male student leaders. This year's recipients were Anna Patton, a junior in Psychology, and Nick Schultz, a junior in Civil Engineering.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.www.technicianonline.com/media/storage/paper848/news/2007/10/26/News/Homecoming.Events.Finish.In.Full.Swing-3058972.shtml|title=Homecoming events finish in full swing}}</ref>
====Shack-A-Thon====
The Shack-A-Thon, an NCSU tradition since 1991, is NC State's Habitat for Humanity’s annual fall fundraiser. Habitat for Humanity and many other student organizations take over the Brickyard by building shacks that the students live, sleep, and study in for an entire week. Each group raises money by collecting from people walking through the brickyard.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ncsu.edu/stud_orgs/habitat/doShack.php|title=Shack-A-Thon at NCSU}}</ref>
====Krispy Kreme Challenge====
A more recent tradition of NC State is the [[Krispy Kreme Challenge]]. In this race, students meet at the University's Memorial Bell Tower, then run to a [[Krispy Kreme]] shop {{convert|2|mi|km|1|abbr=on}} away. Each student must eat twelve glazed [[doughnuts]], then run back to the Bell Tower within one hour. The Challenge was listed as one of the "102 Things You Gotta Do Before You Graduate" by ''Sports Illustrated''.<ref>{{cite news|date=2005-09-27|title=102 More Things You Gotta Do Before You Graduate (South)|journal=''SI On Campus''|accessdate=2008-05-25}}</ref>
====Hillsborough Hike====
Occurring on the last day of classes (before finals), it is a bar crawl that starts at one end of [[Hillsborough Street]] and ends at the other. The goal is to get a drink from every bar.{{Fact|date=May 2008}}
===Student media===
The ''[[Technician (newspaper)|Technician]]'' has been NC State’s student-run newspaper since 1920. It employs more than 100 students throughout the year and reports on campus news, sports, entertainment, and state and national news. The ''Technician'' is published Monday through Friday when school is in session with a circulation of about 15,000. The paper is funded by advertisement and a student media fee; it is distributed for free at numerous locations on campus and at area merchants.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.technicianonline.com/about/|title=About Us|publisher=''Technician''|accessdate=2008-05-25}}</ref>
NC State’s oldest student publication, the ''Agromeck'' [[yearbook]], celebrated its 100th birthday with the 2002 edition. It acts as a compendium of student life on campus including sporting events, social activities, and day-to-day living. The yearbook serves as a historian of campus and is a reminder of the way things used to be. Each year, nearly 1,000 copies are printed and sold.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ncsu.edu/agromeck/history.htm|title=''Agromeck'' Yearbook History|publisher=NC State Student Media|accessdate=2008-05-25}}</ref>
The University has its own student-run radio station, [[WKNC]]. WKNC is a non-commercial station and cannot run traditional advertisements. It does seek sponsors, who can be acknowledged on the air, but 90% of the station's funding is from the university. The radio station broadcasts at 25,000 watts and reaches around 200,000 people. The station host several formats run by student [[disc jockey]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wknc.org/about/history.php|title=The history of WKNC|last=Teel|first=Mark|publisher=WKNC 88.1: The Revolution|accessdate=2008-05-25}}</ref>
==People==
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[[Image:Henry Shelton official portrait.jpg|thumb|right|Henry H. Shelton, Former chairman of the U.S. Armed Forces [[Joint Chiefs of Staff]]]]
[[Image:John Edwards, official Senate photo portrait.jpg|left|thumb|John Edwards, [[United States Senate|U.S. Senator]] and [[U.S. presidential election, 2004|2004 vice-presidential candidate]]]]
NC State has 156,297 living alumni with 61% of alumni living in North Carolina.<ref name="planninganalysis"/> There are 100 alumni clubs in North Carolina and another 42 states also have active clubs. In addition to alumni, the university employs 2,040 faculty and 5,843 staff. A number of NC State alumni and faculty have made significant contributions in the fields of government, military, science, academia, business, arts, and athletics, among others.<ref>{{cite web
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[[Image:Rajendra Pachauri - WEF 2008 (cropped).jpg|thumb|Rajendra Kumar Pachauri, Nobel Prize winner]]
[[John Edwards]], former [[United State Senate|senator]] and two time presidential candidate, and [[Jim Hunt|James B. Hunt Jr.]], 4-term [[Governor of North Carolina]], are among the most notable alumni with involvement in politics.<ref>{{cite web
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Several alumni hold or have held top positions at large companies. These include: [[Caterpillar Inc.]] ([[James W. Owens]]), [[Thomasville Furniture Industries]] (Nancy Webster), [[DuPont]] (Ed Woolard), [[SAS Institute]] ([[James Goodnight]]), Citrix Systems (Mark Templeton) and [[MurFam Enterprises]] ([[Wendell Murphy]]).<ref>{{cite web
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Over 50 NC State alumni have achieved the rank of general or higher (or equivalent) in the [[Military of the United States|United State Military]].<ref>{{cite web
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Some alumni have become national academic leaders. [[Albert Carnesale]] was the chancellor of [[UCLA]] from 1997 to 2006 after a 23 year tenure at [[Harvard University]].<ref>{{cite web
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Several NC State student later became professional athletes. [[Bill Cowher]] coached 15 seasons at [[Pittsburgh Steelers|Steelers']] including the [[Super Bowl XL]] championship team and he currently is a studio analyst for ''[[The NFL Today]]''.<ref>{{cite web
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==References==
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== External links ==
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* [http://www.ncsu.edu/ North Carolina State University] (official website)
* [http://www.gopack.com/ GoPack.com] (official athletics website)
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