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Welcome to NC State, the largest four-year institution in North Carolina and one of the leading public universities in the United States.
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We invite all our future and current C3 students and their families to explore our campus to get an up-close look at our cutting-edge facilities, meet our world-leading faculty and discover the wealth of educational and extracurricular opportunities that await you here.
If you are interested in visiting NC State as a prospective or current C3 student, please email us at campusvisits@ncsu.edu to schedule your visit.
Explore on your own
If you prefer to explore on your own or cannot make it to any of our pre-scheduled visits, we’ve provided tools for you to be your own guide.

Main Campus
The historic heart of NC State includes North, Central and South campuses, where students live, attend many of their classes and share meals. You'll stroll the iconic Brickyard, relax on the Court of North Carolina and exercise at Carmichael Gymnasium.
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Centennial Campus
As the home to more than 130 businesses, research labs, government agencies and NC State’s state-of-the-art Hunt Library, Centennial Campus offers a landscape for education and industry to unite. The College of Textiles and College of Engineering are based here.
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Housing
Whether you’re looking for the close-knit community of a village or the diverse social opportunity of a traditional residence hall, we have the housing option that’s right for you.
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The E. Carroll Joyner Visitor Center is located at 1210 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC 27695. Get directions to the Joyner Visitor Center by viewing our campus map here.
Lodging
Raleigh has tons of lodging options, perfect for planning a longer stay at NC State. While there is a wide selection of places to stay, for your convenience, we’ve listed hotels that are within 3 miles of NC State’s campus.
Search all Raleigh hotel options to find the best location for your stay.