North Carolina State UniversityMove-In Guide
Raleigh, North Carolina
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1887🔗 www.ncsu.edu
NC State's campus is anchored by the iconic Memorial Belltower, with first-year students housed together in communities including the Tri-Towers - Bowen, Metcalf, and Carroll.
Enrollment
39,259
Total Students
Freshman Class
9,815
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 13-15, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
42%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
By appointment only - one-hour check-in slots between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., booked through MyPack Portal. Tri-Towers (Bowen, Metcalf, Carroll) residents check in at the Coliseum Deck specifically. Early arrival requests (limited to Aug. 11-12) can be submitted for review if you need to arrive before Aug. 13. If you don't already have your university-issued ID, visit the Wolfpack One Card Office in Talley Student Union after unloading.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Tri-Towers (Bowen, Metcalf, Carroll) residents check in at the Coliseum Deck, where staff and volunteers load belongings onto a luggage train, transport them to the assigned building, and unload them for you to take to your room.
- Parking
- As soon as your vehicle is unloaded, relocate it to long-term parking - follow the directions provided (rather than GPS) for your assigned residence hall, since traffic patterns are adjusted on move-in days.
- What you'll receive
- Your room or apartment key(s) at your designated building location, picked up simultaneously as you relocate your vehicle to long-term parking.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Bowen Residence Hall
Traditional (high-rise) · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Metcalf Residence Hall
Traditional (high-rise) · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Carroll Residence Hall
Traditional (high-rise) · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to North Carolina State University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
First-Year Orientation (college-specific, two-day sessions)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 11 - July 31, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$14,332
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Target0.1 miles
- Publix1.4 miles
- Walgreens1.9 miles
- CVS Pharmacy2.5 miles
- Wegmans3.7 miles
- Walmart4.9 miles
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at North Carolina State University.
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