Registration and Holds FAQ
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Last Updated: 08/12/2025 | All information is accurate and still up-to-date
Registration FAQ
Who do I talk to regarding my registration, etc?
Contact Registration and Records, 919.515.NCSU (6278), registrar.ncsu.edu.
When does preregistration advising begin and how do I get advised?
- Check the university registration calendar for official dates https://studentservices.ncsu.edu/calendars/.
- If you are a new student, contact OR director Maria Mayorga at memayorg@ncsu.edu. If you are unsure who your advisor is, contact our program coordinator at operationsresearch@ncsu.edu.
Can my OR adviser help me get into non-OR courses?
No. Only administrators in the department offering a course can add or remove you from classes in that department.
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If you prefer, you are welcome to contact our program coordinator at operationsresearch@ncsu.edu | 919.515.2350.
Holds FAQ
I have an advising hold on my account. How do I get it removed?
- Prepare the necessary advising paperwork as directed, Academic Advisement Form.
- You need to see your advisor to get the Advisement Term Hold released.
Ask Operations Research
Can’t find the answer to an operations research-related question? Ask it here!
If you prefer, you are welcome to contact our program coordinator at operationsresearch@ncsu.edu | 919.515.2350.
About the NC State Operations Research Program
The Operations Research Graduate Program (OR) at NC State University distinguishes itself through collaboration across the Colleges of Engineering and Sciences and the Poole College of Management. Our faculty expertise spans engineering, science, management, textiles, and forestry.
Moreover, we proudly welcome our nation’s veterans and military families. The Military OR Group includes active-duty US service members and military veterans from all branches. Recognized as one of the Top 10 Military-friendly Programs, it has been named a Military Friendly.
About Operations Research Degrees
The program offers three advanced degrees and two minors:
- Master of Operations Research (on-campus and online) (non-thesis)
- Master of Science in Operations Research (thesis)
- Ph.D. in Operations Research
- Operations Research Minor (MS)
- Operations Research Minor (Ph.D.)
Furthermore, you can often secure teaching and research assistant positions across various departments such as computer science, electrical and computer engineering, industrial and systems engineering, mathematics, and statistics.