Final Selection Activities: Parent/Guest Schedule

Friday, February 16, 2024

Finalists may bring up to two parents, guardians or other adult guests to Final Selection Activities. All Parent/Guest activities are optional.

Morning – College Activities (optional)

  • Each of NC State’s colleges will host their own activities for Park Finalists. College Activities »
  • Attire: Casual

1:30-3 p.m. – Walking Tour of Main Campus (optional)

  • Location: Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Avenue, Central Campus – tours will depart from the Technology Tower (exterior elevator on Dunn Avenue side of Talley)
  • Location Details: The Technology Tower is close to the main entrance of Reynolds Coliseum at 2411 Dunn Ave. It is a 5 minute walk from the Coliseum Parking Deck.
  • Parking: Coliseum Parking Deck, 201 Jeter Drive, Central Campus
  • Attire: Casual
  • Notes: This tour includes viewing the Honors Village and the Park Commons in Peele Hall

5-8 p.m. – Park Scholarships Finalist Reception and Dinner (optional)

  • Location: Talley Student Union (3rd Floor), 2610 Cates Avenue, Central Campus
  • Location Details: Nearest corner – Cates Avenue and Morrill Drive, 5-minute walk from the Coliseum Parking Deck 
  • Parking: Coliseum Parking Deck, 201 Jeter Drive, Central Campus
  • Attire: Business professional
  • Notes: Finalists will get their headshots taken between 4:30-5:45 p.m. Come when you like within this time.
  • During the reception you can meet with representatives from a variety of campus resources. Pending availability, attendees include:
    • Study Abroad
    • Undergraduate Research
    • Student Leadership and Engagement
    • Student Government
    • Fraternity and Sorority Life
    • University Fellowships
    • Student Health Center
    • Masters in Analytics
    • University Sustainability Office
    • Shelton Leadership
    • Kiets Climate Leaders Program
    • Disability Resource Office
    • GLBT PRIDE Center
    • Women’s Center
    • Multicultural Student Affairs
    • The Graduate School

Saturday, February 17, 2024

Join us for any/all of these optional activities. Attire for all is casual.

8:30-9:15 a.m. – Drop Off Finalist for Final Selection Activities

  • Location: James B. Hunt Jr. Library, 1070 Partners Way, Centennial Campus 
  • Notes:
    • Drop-off is in front of the library, across from Poulton Deck. Park Scholars will be outside to help direct traffic.
    • Finalists are invited to attend an optional Breakfast and Interest Groups Session that begins at 8:30 a.m.
    • The Finalist Welcome session (essential for Finalists) begins promptly at 9:30 a.m.

9:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. – Parent/Family Activities: Talley Student Center (optional)

  • Location: Talley Student Union (3rd Floor), State Ballroom, 2610 Cates Avenue, Central Campus
  • Location Details: Nearest corner – Cates Avenue and Morrill Drive, 5 minute walk from the Coliseum Parking Deck 
  • Parking: Coliseum Parking Deck, 201 Jeter Drive, Central Campus

9:45-10 a.m. – Mingle with other families before the formal program begins

10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. –  Parent and Family Information Session 

  • Throughout the day you will hear from the Park Scholarships director, current Park scholars and alumni, Park parents and NC State Faculty. 
  • You’ll also learn in-depth from NC State departments and services such as:
    • Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
    • Office of Parent and Family Services
    • Honors Program
    • Student Health
    • Campus Safety
    • Counseling and Mental Health Ambassadors

12:30-1:30 p.m. – Lunch with members of the Park Scholarships and NC State Communities

  • Enjoy an informal lunch and conversation with NC State students, parents, faculty, and staff.

1:30-2:45 p.m. – Parent and Family Information Session (concludes) 

2:45-3:45 p.m. – Ice Cream Social

  • Enjoy an informal wrap-up to the Parent and Family session, featuring NC State’s own Howling Cow ice cream. Made on campus with fresh milk and cream from our local dairy cows.

3:45-4:30 p.m. or 4:30-5:15 p.m. – Hunt Library Tour

  • Choose between the 3:45 p.m. and the 4:30 p.m. tour times on the registration form.
  • Explore NC State’s award-winning Hunt Library, a preeminent research facility reflecting the innovative, forward-looking spirit of NC State.
  • Location start: 2nd Floor Lobby, James B. Hunt Jr. Library, 1070 Partners Way, Centennial Campus
  • Location Details: 5-minute walk from the Oval West Parking Deck
  • Parking: Oval West Parking Deck, 914 Partners Way, Centennial Campus

5:15 p.m. – Pick up Finalists from Final Selection Activities

  • Location: Duke Energy Hall (2nd Floor), James B. Hunt Jr. Library, 1070 Partners Way, Centennial Campus

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