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Student Life FAQ

Welcome to the Student Life FAQ. Get the answer to this and many other NC State Operations Research-related FAQs.

Last Updated: 08/07/2025 | All information is accurate and still up-to-date

How many students attend NC State?

Beginning in the fall of 2025 semester, NC State University boasts a student body of over 38,000 undergraduates and graduates. For the most current and detailed insights into NC State and its diverse student community, explore the University’s Data and Analytics “Fast Facts” page.

What are the male to female and multi-cultural statistics of the students at NC State?

You can discover the most up-to-date information about NC State’s diversity by visiting the University’s equal opportunity website.

What is campus life like at NC State?

Explore NC State’s vibrant campus community, where everyone in our Pack can thrive and grow. Discover numerous extracurricular activities, forge lifelong friendships, and find a place you’ll always call home. For the latest updates on NC State’s campus life, visit the University’s Campus Life page.

How do I get a parking permit?

To apply for parking permits, log into MyPack Portal and navigate to “Parking Permit” under Student Self Service in the Enrollment menu. Additionally, you can find parking permit information on the Transportation website.

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NC State Libraries

Tell me about NC State’s libraries.

Located on NC State’s North Campus, the D. H. Hill Jr. Library is one of NC State’s two main libraries, complementing the James B. Hunt Jr. Library on Centennial Campus. The Hill Library houses over one million volumes of the Libraries’ collection.

D.H. Hill Jr. Library

Popular spaces for work and study include the Learning Commons; separate commons spaces for faculty members and graduate students; and quieter areas, such as the Special Collections Reading Room, the Quiet Reading Room, and study seating in the bookstacks towers.

The MakerspaceDigital Media Lab, and Virtual Reality Studio provide specialized equipment, services, and workshops. The Hill of Beans Café offers coffee and snacks.

A major renovation of the Hill Library was completed in 2020.

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Explore spaces at the Hill Library

Contact the Hill Library

Phone: (919) 515-3364
Email: library_askus@ncsu.edu

D. H. Hill Jr. Library
2 Broughton Dr.
Campus Box 7111
Raleigh, NC 27695-7111

James B. Hunt Library

Popular spaces for work and study include four reading rooms—the Rain Garden Reading Lounge, the Quiet Reading Room, the Oval View Reading Room, and the Skyline Reading Room. The library offers separate commons workspaces for faculty members and graduate studentsaudio rooms and media studios; the DataspaceThe Landing; the Teaching and Visualization Lab; and the Common Grounds Café. The Hunt Library also features a world-class collection of iconic 20th- and 21st-century furniture selected to enhance the use of each space.

To help make room for all of these research and collaboration spaces, the library has implemented the bookBot—an automated storage and retrieval system that takes up only one-ninth the space of traditional open shelving to hold the same number of volumes. While there are 10,000 volumes on open shelving for browsing in the Hunt Library, the bookBot can store up to 2 million volumes in its 18,000 bins.

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Explore spaces at the Hunt Library.

Learn more about the design and construction of the Hunt Library completed in 2012.

Contact the Hunt Library

Phone: (919) 515-7110      
Email: library_askus@ncsu.edu

James B. Hunt Jr. Library      
1070 Partners Way      
Raleigh, NC 27606

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Campus Life

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As you pursue a world-class education here, you’ll also discover exceptional opportunities beyond our classroom walls. NC State has a lively, welcoming campus community where every member of our Pack can thrive and grow. Find countless extracurricular activities, plenty of future friends and — most importantly — a place you’ll forever be able to call home.

Make Yourself at Home

You’re always in the center of the action when you make your home on our campus. Live steps away from exciting activities and community events, support services and amenities. (Plus, we’ve got you covered for everything from coffee-fueled study sessions to late-night snack runs.)

Housing

We’ve got 20 residence halls and four apartment complexes. Discover flexible options that put you around the corner from classes, meals and study spots.

Dining

Coffee shops, grab-and-go options, dining halls, full-service restaurants — we offer endless convenient ways to enjoy a great meal.

Living and Learning Villages

Live in a community of students who share your passions — from sustainability to wellness and beyond.

Fraternities and Sororities

Be part of NC State’s active Greek life, with more than 50 organizations offering close-knit environments for learning, leading and serving together.