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 International Airport
  • Take a taxi or shuttle bus to NC State University
• Find an apartment
  • Campus dormitories/apartments
  • Apartments near campus
• Set up utilities
  • Electricity
• Set up banking services
• NC State Services / Facilities
  • Campus arts / recreation
  • Carmichael Gymnasium
  • NCSU Libraries
• Get transportation
  • Getting around at NC State (Parking, Bikes)
• Get set up in Horticulture
  • Meet Project Leader
  • Meet Department Head
  • See Administrative Assistant for official paperwork
• For International Scholars / Students
  • Visit International Programs
• Campus network
  • Information Technology
• Get office supplies
  • NCSU Bookstores