Getting Established

For new arrivals, especially internationals

If you are interested in applying to the graduate school at NC State, you should go to the graduate admissions page for Horticultural Science. As a new arrival to the cucurbit breeding project, your main objectives are to find a place to stay and make it useful for daily living. Below are some things to know about getting established at NC State University.

• Fly to Raleigh
  • Fly to the Raleigh-Durham airport
  • Take a taxi or shuttle bus to NC State University
  • Map of North Carolina
• Find an apartment
  • Campus dormitories/Apartments
  • Apartment finder
  • Visitor's Guide to Raleigh
• Set up utilities
  • Electricity
    • Gas (Public Service Co.)
  • Telephone / Cellular
  • Cable TV
• Set up banking services
  • Wachovia Bank
• NC State Services / Facilities
  • Campus arts / recreation
  • Carmichael Gymnasium
  • NCSU Libraries
• Get transportation
  • Around Raleigh
  • Around NC State (Parking, Bikes)
• Get set up in Horticulture
  • Meet Project Leader
  • Meet Department Head
  • See Administrative Assistant to do the official paperwork
  • See Greenhouse Superintendent for door nametag (if applicable)
  • Receive safety training
• For International Scholars / Students
  • Visit International Programs
  • Other international links
  • Useful forms
• All-campus network ID card
  • Communications Technology
• Register for courses
  • TRACS
• Get office supplies
  • NCSU Bookstores