Incoming 3+2 Students
Information and next steps for students admitted to a 3+2 program at NC State.
Welcome to the Wolfpack
We are excited to have you join the Wolfpack family. With more than 34,000 students and nearly 8,000 faculty and staff, NC State is a comprehensive university that’s globally recognized for its leadership in education and research.
The Global Training Initiative (GTI) is here help you transition to life in the United States and provide opportunities to get engaged at NC State. There is key information and steps an admitted student needs to take after acceptance to the program.
GTI 401: U.S. Culture & Academic Success
GTI 401 is a required first-semester course designed to support 3+2 students as they transition to NC State University and graduate-level study in the United States. The course introduces U.S. culture and the American higher education system while strengthening academic, research, and communication skills essential for success at NC State and in future master’s degree programs.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to…
- Develop an understanding of U.S. culture, with emphasis on North Carolina and the southeastern United States.
- Understand the structure of the U.S. higher education system and key programs and services at NC State.
- Build effective academic and professional relationships with faculty, advisors, and peers.
- Strengthen essential academic skills, including research methods, study strategies, ethical practices, and use of campus resources.
- Complete standard U.S. university writing assignments using appropriate academic conventions and citation practices.
- Engage in cross-cultural interactions and reflect on cultural differences between the U.S. and one’s home culture.
- Communicate clearly and effectively in English in academic and professional contexts.
- Demonstrate skills necessary for success in academic, research, and professional settings in the United States.
NC State Checklist
Topics to review before arriving on campus
After being accepted into the 3+X program, students receive a visa certificate (I-20) and instructions for applying for an F-1 visa. Visit the Office of International Services’ website for more details. New students typically arrive about a week before classes start in the fall for OIS’ required international student orientation.
NC State Campus IDs
Campus ID: the nine-digit numeral shown on the Wolfpack One Card (ex. 200123456)
Wolfpack One ID Card: used to access a variety of services on campus. Always carry it with you! You can get your ID card at the Wolfpack One office in the Talley Student Union (Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) You MUST bring your passport. There is a $20 fee for replacement cards.
Unity ID: six characters long, comprised of initials from your name and may also contain numbers (ex. jsmith3).
Default Temporary Password: last 4 digits of Campus ID + birth month and day (ex. July 4 = 0704). Once you receive your default information, you are ONLY able to set up your security questions and change your password.
Forgotten Passwords: If you forget your password, you can reset it to the default if you have already set up your security questions. Otherwise, you’ll need to contact the Help Desk at help@ncsu.edu.
Medical History and Records
Students who are new to the Raleigh campus will need to submit a copy of their medical history and immunization records. Campus Health’s website has more information on this process. Do not email any of these records to the GTI.
- All students must complete their Health History form, the Tuberculosis Questionnaire, and submit copies of their immunization records (translated into English) online via HealthyPack Portal.
- North Carolina law requires that you submit proof of your immunizations to Campus Healthbefore arriving on campus:
- Some students may also be required to complete a Tuberculosis screening when they first arrive on campus.
- Students who do not complete their health records requirements will be dropped from all registered courses and lose access to NC State facilities and services. There’s a $150 reinstatement fee if you choose to resolve these issues after your student account has been suspended.
MyPack Portal
MyPack Portal is a student self-service system through which students may change personal or academic information as well as semester schedules from any computer with internet access.
- Contact your departmental advisor to discuss what courses to take and how to enroll in the classes if there are prerequisites or other restrictions.
- Search our course catalog for classes you would like to register for each semester.
- Maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours at all times (undergraduates) or a minimum of 9 credit hours (graduates).
- You will automatically be enrolled in the GTI 401 course, so make sure your other courses do not conflict with that schedule.
- You can also edit/access your student information and update your address in MyPack.
| Fall Semester at NC State Timeline | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mid-August | Arrive at NC State University for the Fall GTI semester. Orientation usually takes place one week prior to the start of classes. Pay tuition bill. During this semester, students enroll in GTI 401, three (3) degree courses and English language courses, if necessary. | |
| October | 15 | Deadline to submit any application materials required for master’s degree application (such as new English language scores or GRE scores, if necessary), AND official/original transcripts from university. A six or seven semester transcript is acceptable if that is all that is currently available. Begin preparing financial documents to submit to the Graduate School for I-20 visa document for master’s program. |
| December | 1 | Deadline to submit new financial documents for I-20 extension to the Master’s program. |
| December | 10 | Deadline to receive confirmation from home University that student met the requirements to complete and receive bachelor’s degree. If GTI semester is successfully completed, applicants will be evaluated for admission to master’s program. If admitted, new I-20 will be issued allowing student to remain in U.S. for duration of master’s degree program.adline to receive confirmation from your home University that you have met the requirements to complete and receive your bachelor’s degree. |