Admission Information

How to Apply

To be admitted to the Agricultural Institute, submit the application used by all undergraduate students applying to North Carolina State University. You can apply online by visiting the Undergraduate Admissions Office website:

http://admissions.ncsu.edu

Information submitted for admission should be returned to:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
NC State University
Campus Box 7103
Raleigh, NC 27695-7103

Each application must include three items:

1. A copy of the student's high school record or verification that the applicant has passed the certifying examination administered by the N.C. Department of Community Colleges. (The certifying examination is for students who have not received their high school diploma. For information about the examination, write to the N.C. Department of Community Colleges, 200 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27603-1337.)

2. One letter of recommendation from a responsible citizen, not a relative, attesting to the prospective student's integrity and character.

3. A nonrefundable application fee must accompany all applications for admission. (The application fee for the 2007-2008 academic year is $70. This should be made payable to North Carolina State University. Please contact the NCSU Admissions Office for the appropriate fee during other academic years.)

***Beginning with the Fall 1999 Semester, all new admitted students must have a 2.0 final High School GPA. (waived for transfer students and applicants 21 years of age and older)

***The regular college entrance exam (SAT) is not required of students enrolling in the Agricultural Institute.

***The Agricultural Institute is a limited enrollment program. In order to be considered for admission, interested students should apply no later than July 1 for fall semester admission, and no later than November 1 for spring semester admission. Applications are considered on a first-come basis.

Admission as a Transfer Student

A student who would like to transfer from another university, college, or technical institute into the Agricultural Institute should request that the institution previously attended provide North Carolina State University with an official copy of transcript(s) for evaluation. This requirement is in addition to the application form, the letters of recommendation, the essay and the application fee. Appropriate credit for work previously taken will be allowed. Courses taken at other institutions transfer as credits for which the student is given Advanced Standing. Grades do not transfer, however a student must have a grade of "C-" or better on any course previously taken before the course can be considered for transfer. Transfer credits must be applicable to degree requirements.

Currently, to earn the Associate of Applied Science degree from the Agricultural Institute, students must complete at least 33 hours of Agricultural Institute course work at North Carolina State University.

Transfer From Other North Carolina State University Curricula

Students enrolled in other curricula at North Carolina State University may transfer to the Agricultural Institute by making application to the Agricultural Institute Office (107 Patterson Hall). Students transferring from NCSU are subject to the same policies as transfer students from other institutions as stated above.

Transfer From the Agricultural Institute to a Baccalaureate Degree Program at North Carolina State University

Students in the Agricultural Institute who wish to transfer to a degree program at North Carolina State University must meet the regular entrance requirements. This means students who enter the Agricultural Institute immediately after high school must have taken or should take the SAT and submit their records to the Admissions Office. Otherwise, students must adhere to the policies and procedures listed below.

If students are successful in entering a degree program from the Agricultural Institute, they have the opportunity to obtain advanced credit in the four-year program. This may be attempted by taking examinations in courses which are required as a part of the four-year program. However, credits received in the Agricultural Institute, with the exception of physical education courses, are not transferable to the four-year program.

Policy and Procedure for Agricultural Institute Students Seeking Admission to a Baccalaureate Degree Program at North Carolina State University

The Agricultural Institute seeks to enhance the educational opportunities of students and hereby provides an opportunity for eligible students to enroll in four-year courses for the purpose of gaining admission to a baccalaureate degree program at North Carolina State University. The following conditions must be met:

• Agricultural Institute students with 12 or more semester hours and at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA are eligible to request enrollment in four-year courses for pursuing admission to a baccalaureate degree program.

   

• Eligible Agricultural Institute students must request permission to take four-year courses by completing an agreement form which must be signed by the student and the adviser and approved by the Director. The agreement must be completed before the student enrolls in the four-year courses.

   

• Eligible Agricultural Institute students may take no more than two four-year courses, or eight semester hours (excluding Physical Education), per semester.

   

• To be considered for admission to a baccalaureate degree program, the student must apply directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The minimum cumulative GPA on four-year course work to be eligible for consideration is 2.0. Most programs, including those in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, require a higher grade point average for admission.

   

• Agricultural Institute students are eligible for consideration for admission to a baccalaureate degree program after completing 15 semester hours of four-year course work and if the Minimum Admissions Requirements (MAR) established by the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors with respect to high school course preparation are met. At least one college-level English composition course and one college-level mathematics course must be included in the 15 hours. The following high school courses are required to meet MAR:

1. 4 units in college preparatory English
2. 3 units in mathematics, including Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry
3. 2 units in social science, including U.S. History
4. 3 units in science, including a physical science, life sciences, and a laboratory course

• Students who graduated from high school before the spring of 1988 are exempt from MAR.
  

   

• Students who do not meet MAR should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions regarding any additional course work they must complete before applying to the undergraduate program.

Additional information regarding this policy can be obtained from the Agricultural Institute Office, 107 Patterson Hall, Box 7642, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7642, (919) 515-3248.

New Student Orientation

North Carolina State University provides a series of orientation programs for both first-year students and transfer students. Students attend orientation with others who have been admitted to the same program. Orientation for the Agricultural Institute is held during the summer for fall admission and in January for spring admission. Meetings and conferences with faculty and student leaders acquaint new students with the academic opportunities and expectations associated with their chosen curriculum and with the extracurricular activities and organizations available on campus.

For more information, contact New Student Orientation, Box 7525, 100B Ricks Hall, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7525, (919) 515-1234.

Required Immunization Documentation

North Carolina law requires all new enrollees in the university system to present proof of immunization.

Verified proof of immunization against rubella, measles, tetanus, and diphtheria must be presented to the University Student Health Service no later than 30 days after the first day of classes. If this requirement is not met, dismissal from school is mandatory under the law.

For assistance, contact the Student Health Service at (919) 515-2563.

Registration

Registration is conducted by using the Telephonic Registration Access to Computerized Scheduling (TRACS) system. This system allows students to use any touch-tone phone and any computer with internet connection to register for classes. A Schedule of Courses is available every semester prior to the beginning of the registration period. This contains all necessary instructions for completing registration.

For new entering first-year and transfer students, "CORE" courses required during the first semester will be scheduled by the Agricultural Institute Office. After that semester and in all subsequent semesters, it is the students' responsibility to be aware of registration and advising period deadlines and to use TRACS to register for their courses.

Registration consists of three steps: (1) meeting with the student's academic adviser to determine course requirements and to obtain a Personal Identification Number (PIN), (2) registering for courses using TRACS, and (3) paying tuition and fees and all other debts to the University by the established deadlines. Instructions for completing registration are issued each semester.

University Policies for Adding/Dropping Courses

(Note: The following policies are applicable to all students enrolled at North Carolina State University, including students enrolled in the Agricultural Institute.)

Dropping or adding courses may be done at any time that the Telephonic Registration Access to Computerized Scheduling system (TRACS) is operational. Students should be encouraged to make schedule changes as soon as they are aware that they need to be made. Failure to do so holds spaces in classes that may be needed by other students. TRACS closes at the end of the two-week drop/add period. Courses may be dropped after the two-week drop/add period, but before the drop deadline as provided in the policies described below. To add or drop a course after the published university-approved deadlines, the student must inform the Office of Registration and Records (1000 Harris Hall) in person of their intentions.

Adding Courses

Courses may be added during the first week of a semester without the permission of the instructor and during the second week with permission of the instructor. In a summer session, courses may be added during the first two days without the instructor's permission and during the third and fourth days with permission of the instructor.

During the first week of the semester and the first two days of the summer session, adds may be made using TRACS. After the last day to add without permission of the instructor, students wishing to add courses must obtain approval in writing from the instructor. A Schedule Revision form must be completed by the student and signed by the instructor. Forms should be submitted to the Registration and Records Office, 1000 Harris Hall, to complete the registration procedure.

Dropping Courses within First Two Weeks

Courses may be dropped without regard to course load during the first two weeks of a semester and during the first four days of a summer session. The number of hours for which a student is officially enrolled and upon which tuition and fees are based is that number in which the student is enrolled at the end of the second week of classes and at the end of the fourth day of a summer session (the last day to withdraw or drop with a refund).

Dropping of courses during this period can be accomplished by using TRACS unless the student is dropping all the courses for which he/she is enrolled. Students wishing to drop all their courses should contact the Counseling Center, 2000 Harris Hall, to initiate the official withdrawal process.

Full-Time Agricultural Institute Students Dropping Courses During Weeks Three Through Six

During weeks three through six of a semester, full-time Agricultural Institute students taking more than twelve hours who wish to drop courses at any level and whose academic load would thereby fall below the twelve-hour minimum course load, may do so only for documented medical reasons or other verified, unforeseen grounds of personal or family hardship.

To drop below full-time, students must complete a Schedule Revision form and have the form signed by their academic adviser and the Director of the Agricultural Institute. All forms must be taken to the Office of Registration and Records, 1000 Harris Hall, to complete the drop process.

Note: The minimum course load to be considered a full-time student is 12 credit hours, except in the final semester when a lesser number may be taken if that is all the student needs to fulfill the requirements for a degree. In any case, to receive financial aid/scholarships a student must meet the minimum course load requirements of the appropriate funding agency. Students should also be aware that residency in a dormitory on campus requires that students be considered full-time and often times, insurance held by parents for their son/daughter requires that students be considered full-time at the institution they are attending.

Dropping Agricultural Institute Courses After Week Six

Agricultural Institute courses may not be dropped after the sixth week of a semester, except for documented medical reasons or other verified, unforeseen grounds of personal or family hardship. Faculty are encouraged to provide evaluative feedback to students in classes prior to the deadline.

Students seeking to drop courses after the sixth week should check with the Agricultural Institute Office concerning forms and procedures for requesting an exception to the policy. All forms must be submitted by the last day of classes. Requests to drop courses will not be considered after the last day of classes.

Dropping Courses After Grades Have Been Processed

Courses may not be dropped after the final grades have been submitted by the instructor and processed by Registration and Records. Any action regarding a grade that has been reported, including a change to W (Withdrawn), requires the submission of a "Grade Change Report Form" by the instructor of the course with the approval of the instructor's department head and, for changes other than from LA (Late) or IN (Incomplete), by the Director of the Agricultural Institute.