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Students

Explore our community and get the resources you need to succeed.

Prospective Students

What do you want to study? What will you do with your degree?

Every person’s answer is different. We’ll help you find your ideal path and get where you want to go.

With programs ranging from Africana studies to science, technology and society, we offer six majors, eight minors and three dual-degree programs. You’ll learn inside the classroom and also apply your studies through internships, studying overseas, conducting research, serving the community or launching your own venture.

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Current Students

Get the most out of your college years. Join clubs, use university services and connect with faculty, advisors and peers.

And if you’re considering adding a major or minor in interdisciplinary studies, that’s great! We can help with that.

Patterson Fellows

Every year, Interdisciplinary Studies names one graduating senior a Bob Patterson Interdisciplinary Studies Fellow. A brilliant and accomplished scholar, Patterson has spent much of his life giving back to others in his home community, the NC State community and globally. Patterson Fellows should also embody these characteristics.

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