Final Selection Activities: Candidate Schedule
This is an overview of the candidate schedule. We hope you will attend all events to help you learn more about NC State and the Park Scholarships program, but we realize that you may have competing obligations. Events designated as “essential” are the core components of Final Selection Activities that all Finalists must attend.
Candidates will be notified of their specific interview time in an email communication mid-week before Final Selection Activities and will receive a detailed Saturday schedule at check-in on Saturday morning.
Friday, February 16, 2024
Morning – College Activities (optional)
- Each of NC State’s colleges will host their own activities for Park Finalists. You will receive detailed information from your college after you register for Finalist Weekend.
- Attire: Casual
- College Activities »
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 Reception and Dinner (optional)
This event is a seated, plated dinner with assigned seats. Finalists may bring up to two guests. Those guests must be listed on the RSVP form.
- Location: State Ballroom, 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.
Saturday, February 17, 2024
8:30-9:20 a.m. – Breakfast and Interest Groups (optional)
- Location: Duke Energy Hall (2nd floor), 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
- Attire: Business professional
- Notes: This optional session held during breakfast is designed to provide insights into current student experiences (including support and campus resources available) for candidates who identify as members of any of the following groups or are interested in learning more about these areas:
- GLBTQ+
- Health and Wellness
- Out-of-state/International
- People of Color
- Spiritual/Secular Beliefs
- Under-resourced Schools/Communities/Families
- Animal and Human Medicine
- Business/Entrepreneurship
- Humanities, Arts & Design, Education
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
- Undecided Academic Interests
- Arrive at any time; continental breakfast provided.
9:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. – Final Selection Activities (essential)
- Location: 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
- Attire: Business professional
- Notes: Please arrive 10-15 minutes early. Essential sessions will begin at 9:30 a.m. Activities include an interview, a group discussion task, a panel with students and alumni, a faculty seminar, an arts presentation, a conversation with the program director and an optional tour of Hunt Library. Lunch is provided.