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College of Engineering
Operations Research Graduate Program
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Current Students

Welcome current students! Our goal is to make things as easy as possible for you by providing essential resources.

Last Updated: 12/17/2025 | All information is accurate and still up-to-date

Welcome current students! Our goal is to make things as easy as possible for you by providing essential resources. These include:

  • First, we give you answers to many OR-related questions.
  • Filling out paperwork is unavoidable. Therefore, we try to make it easy by putting many forms you need in one place.
  • Additionally, discover how our department will prepare you for a successful career in OR.
  • Helping you network with fellow OR students and professionals in our student organizations.

and finally,

Giving you the IT resources and design resources you will need to complete your OR projects.

FAQs

We know you have many questions, and we are here to help. First, find answers to many OR-related questions.

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Have you been Accepted?

Congratulations! As a new student, you likely have many questions about living and learning at NC State. To help you start your journey, use the New Student Checklist. This will guide you in becoming the newest member of the Wolfpack family.

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Forms

Are you substituting a course or doing independent study? Do you need a reference report or an applicant form? You can get all the forms you need on our forms page.

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Degrees

We prepare you for jobs in industry, service, consulting and government organizations. Additionally, you will be ready for advanced study at top engineering, business and management universities.

Student Organizations

Student organizations offer a wealth of opportunities to explore. Whether you join or lead, participating in an extracurricular group enriches your school experience. Engaging in these organizations enhances your skills, knowledge and connections, preparing you for your future career.

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IT and Design Resources

We want you to have the software and design resources for your operations research projects.

  • Do you need the latest version of Solidworks?
  • Need to know how to remote into your office computer?
  • How about a template for your research poster?
  • Maybe you just need a high-quality version of the OR logo
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