Get a Head Start with the Pack!

Whether it’s exploring a new interest or preparing to apply for college, NC State’s Pre-College Programs provide a space for students to investigate, develop and ready themselves for the future.

Prepare for College

Our pre-college programs give students the opportunity to develop academic skills, conduct research, investigate careers, build a portfolio, experience college life and ultimately prepare for college enrollment.

Programs for Students of All Ages

Residential and Commuter Options

Explore our Pre-College Programs

Colleges, departments, athletic teams and other units across campus come together to put on a wide range of program offerings that serve a variety of interests.

Humanities and the Arts

Unlock your inner creative with workshops and programs for students interested in the humanities and the arts.

Athletics

Whatever your sport may be, we offer camps and programs that will take your skills to the next level.

College Readiness

Become better prepared to navigate the college search and application process through programs that will expose you to the college environment.

Leadership

Develop public speaking, goal-setting, values-based leadership skills and more through these pre-college programs.

STEM

From laboratories on campus to hands-on learning across North Carolina, these programs expose students to the STEM disciplines.

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