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The college search process can feel like a lot. But we’re here to help!
The Admissions Blog provides guidance for every stage of your search, from whether you need to know your major before you apply (you don’t) to how to prepare to move into your residence hall. There are even blog posts just for families. Explore the Admissions Blog.
Â鶹´«Ã½’s ninth president, Dr. Aimee Sapp, will assume leadership of the College on July 1, 2024. Watch this video to learn more about her professional background, her perspectives on higher education, how she feels about moving to Raleigh (excited!), and more.
College-Wide Initiative on Anti-Racism
Â鶹´«Ã½ College is working to cultivate an inclusive and pluralistic campus environment where diverse identities are welcomed into our living, learning, and working community. The anti-racism initiative reflects our commitment to strength, integrity, and the power of education to bring about real and lasting change across Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s campus.
Isabel Cortes, ’24, was immediately drawn to Â鶹´«Ã½’s I-O psychology program. Now as a graduate, she is well-equipped to pursue her dreams.
Tamara Bomparte, ’24, always knew her love of reading would lead to a career in publishing. At Â鶹´«Ã½, she discovered her leadership potential through experiential experiences, preparing her for her dream career.
At Â鶹´«Ã½, computer science and math major Emma Brooks, ’24, found an environment where she could focus on learning without worrying about gender biases. Next she’ll earn a master’s in analytics to prepare for a career in data science.
Â鶹´«Ã½ News
Ten students in Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Engineering Dual Degree program participated in NC State’s Freshman Engineering Design Day (FEDD) event. FEDD is an end-of-semester opportunity for first-year engineering student teams to showcase their design projects and compete for awards.Â
Â鶹´«Ã½ College alumna Natalya Brown, ’21, is a Fulbright Award recipient for 2024-25. She will teach English in Madrid, Spain. Brown was supported by Â鶹´«Ã½ College and mentored by faculty member Dr. Vilma Concha-Chiaraviglio through the application process.Â
Â鶹´«Ã½ College student Ashley Andrade recently was awarded a study abroad grant worth $1,000 from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi — the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Andrade is one of 125 students nationwide to receive the award.
Amanda Morales recently completed her first semester as Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s director of residence life as part of her more than 14-year career as a college housing professional. Learn more about Morales and her role at Â鶹´«Ã½.
The rollout of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has had numerous problems. As a result, some Â鶹´«Ã½ students, both current and incoming, still need to complete their FAFSA. Doing so is important because completing the FAFSA every year a student is in school is the only way to access all of the financial aid they are eligible to receive.
Four students in the incoming Class of 2028 have been selected to receive Â鶹´«Ã½ College’s top scholarship. These students are recipients of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Full-Ride Merit Scholarship, in recognition of their academic achievement, leadership, service, and character.
Â鶹´«Ã½ College held commencement for the Class of 2024 on Saturday, May 11. Two ceremonies were held in the courtyard behind Johnson Hall to celebrate more than 490 undergraduate and graduate members of the class.Â