Final Selection Activities: Parent/Guest Schedule
Friday, February 28, 2025
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
4:45-5:45 p.m. | Park Scholarships Reception (optional)
- 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
Come when you like within this time. During the reception, take advantage the following activities:
- Headshots: All Finalists will get their headshots taken.
- Park Enrichment Grant Posters: Converse with current Park Scholars about their exciting enrichment activities – from traveling abroad to research ventures.
- Refreshments: Hors d’oeuvres and drinks are located at self-serve stations.
- Mix and mingle: Our esteemed guests are eager to connect with Finalists and families.
- Resource Fair: Learn about some of the many resources NC State has to offer. Pending availability, attendees include:
- African American Cultural Center
- Benjamin Franklin Scholars
- Disability Resource Office
- Fraternity and Sorority Life
- GLBT PRIDE Center
- The Graduate School
- Kiets Climate Leaders Program
- Masters in Analytics
- Multicultural Student Affairs
- Shelton Leadership
- Student Government
- Student Health Center
- Student Leadership and Engagement
- Study Abroad
- University Honors Program
- Undergraduate Research
- University Sustainability Office
- Wellness and Recreation
- Women’s Center
6-8 p.m. | Park Scholarships 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.
Saturday, March 1, 2025
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.
- Check in begins at 8:30 a.m. Finalists are invited to attend an optional breakfast that begins at 9:00 a.m.
- Please drop off no later than 9:15 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. – 2:45 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.
- Enjoy a lunch and conversation with NC State students, parents, faculty and staff.
- 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
- Campus Safety
- Counseling Center
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.
4:40 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