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Starting in Fall

The incoming freshman class head to Stafford Commons for their class photo after Convocation to kick off Welcome Week for the Fall semester. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

We are excited to welcome you and look forward to helping you achieve your goals, starting right now! You’ll find a lot of good information right here on this website. Check the expectations below to keep yourself on track.

What to Expect

You will self-register for your Fall classes in early June. Learn more about First Year Student Registration Information.

  • Complete the Self-Registration Moodle.
  • Take placement tests by June 1.
  • Complete the Pre-Advising survey (found in Exploratory Studies Self-Registration Moodle).
  • Review information about our linked courses.
  • Advising holds will be lifted automatically at 8:00am on your enrollment date, and placed back at 11:59pm that evening. Holds will then be re-lifted at 8:00am on June 10th for the remainder of the summer.
  • After making your Fall schedule, you will have the opportunity review your schedule with your advisor (see Advising below).
  • Send any additional AP, IB test results and transcripts to: NC State Admissions, Campus Box 7103, NC State, Raleigh, NC 27695-7103.
  • Your advisor will send you an email in late May with details about how to make a Advising appointment via Zoom.
  • Update your advisor with any new scores or AP or IB credits you have earned as well as any additional college coursework you have completed.
  • Work with your advisor to discuss your placement scores, majors of interest, and review your fall schedule.
  • Contact your advisor if you have any further questions about your Fall schedule.
  • Check your NC State email often.
  • Can I register for courses prior to attending orientation?

    Yes. Complete the Exploratory Studies Self-Registration by June 1 and register for classes beginning in early June.

  • What should I do prior to attending orientation?

    Complete the Exploratory Studies Self-Registration in Moodle, take the placement exams, check out New Student Program’s New Student Checklist.

  • Should I still take the NC State math placement test if I took the AP calculus exam?

    Yes. If the AP score is not received by orientation the NC State ALEKS math placement score can be used as a math placement. If the AP score is higher than the math placement when you get it, you will be allowed to make adjustments to select a different math course.

  • What if I have AP or IB scores but they are not back by the time I meet for advising?

    No worries. Indicate this in the Pre-Advising Survey and tell your advisor which AP and IB tests you have taken when you meet during advising. Your advisor will consider that information and advise you accordingly.

  • When will I find out who my advisor is?

    Advisors are assigned in late May and will communicate with you via your NC State email address at that time. This information can also be found in the MyPack portal.

Questions? Email: exploratory-studies@ncsu.edu