Campus Services & Perks
Specialized Services
Campus Smiles
Campus Smiles is a full-service dental practice, ON CAMPUS! Campus Smiles offers dental services to NC State Students, faculty, and staff on main campus in the Student Health building. The Campus Smiles dental care team is made up of an experienced group of licensed professionals who are committed to providing the NC State community with the highest quality, most convenient and affordable dental care.
Services offered include:
- Preventative Care
- Restorative Services
- Prosthetic Services
- Periodontal Services
- Invisalign orthodontics
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Oral Surgery (extractions)
- Custom Mouthguards
- and more!
Campus Smiles accepts most major Dental Insurance including the NC Flex Dental Plan and offers a membership plan for those without insurance. Visit www.campus-smiles.com/ncstate for more information.
Lactation Rooms
NC State has 27 designated lactation rooms across multiple campuses. See Lactation Support Guidelines for information about the requirements for lactation spaces at NC State and guidelines regarding paid break time, as well as the NC Office of State Human Resources policy.
Find a Campus Lactation Space.
Additional Specialized Services
Go Pack!
Athletics
NC State Staff and Faculty are eligible to receive FREE admission to all sporting events (excl: Men’s Basketball, Football, and certain Women’s Basketball games and certain Baseball games).
Staff and Faculty also are eligible to receive DISCOUNTED season tickets for all ticketed sports. Season ticket purchases for football and men’s basketball include a free parking pass!
Wolfpack Outfitters
Permanent NC State employees can now purchase computers and Custom Regalia through payroll deduction. This convenient and affordable option has been made possible through a partnership between the NC State Bookstores and Treasurer’s Office.
Purchases are made through an initial down payment followed by six monthly interest-free payments made via payroll deduction. Only permanent, full-time NC State employees with at least twelve months of service are eligible. A 25% non-refundable down payment must be made at the time of the purchase, and the minimum payroll deduction must exceed $500 and may not exceed $3,000.
The technology department at Wolfpack Outfitters carries Apple, Lenovo and Dell computers as those are the brands supported and serviced by the university.
For more information on this program, please check out the program terms and conditions for participation or contact The Tech Den.
Save Money
Employee Payroll Deduction Perks (Dining Discounts)
If you love the convenience and variety of dining on campus, sign up for our Employee Payroll Deduction Perks through NC State’s All Campus Payroll Deduction. Whether you purchase your favorite Port City Java brew on your way to a meeting, or visit a dining hall for lunch, you will enjoy the incrEDIBLE savings you will receive with each purchase.
Members receive the following discounts:
| Location | Savings |
|---|---|
| Restaurants, Cafes, & Markets | 5% Discount |
| Dining Halls | 10% Discount |
Tuition Waiver Program
NC State permits the waiver of tuition for eligible full-time faculty and staff for up to three (3) courses per year through any UNC System school. Courses may be taken for career development, continuing education, or for personal interest.
- The waiver can be used for Undergraduate, Graduate, or Distance Education courses.
- The waiver is applicable to courses that are audited,
as well as those taken for academic credit. - Tuition waived is considered reportable taxable compensation subject to social security, federal and state tax withholding if the value of the benefit exceeds the IRS established limits.
- The tuition benefit amount over the IRS threshold will be reported as income on the employee’s W-2 form.
- If a participating employee does not continue in eligible employment status throughout the entire semester during which the tuition and fee waiver had been requested, and
- Who wishes nonetheless to continue their course enrollment, will become responsible for the full amount of the in-state or out-of-state tuition and fees for the total number of credit hours, which will be charged to the student’s/employee’s account, OR
- Who withdraws from their course enrollment immediately coincident with the discontinuation of their eligible employment status, will not be held responsible for the tuition and fees.
- Employees wishing to use their tuition waiver at another university MUST adhere to the policies of that university.
- Employees enrolled as students under the tuition waiver may not be entitled to the services, facilities, activities, and programs supported by student fees. Employees using a tuition waiver to cover all courses they are registered for in a given semester are not eligible to use services such as Carmichael Gym (as a student, but can sign-up for employee membership), Student Health Services, or receive free student athletics tickets. Only those who pay for at least one course each semester may utilize these services and programs.
- For more information on this program please visit Tuition Waiver Guidance for Employees.
Janet B. Royster Memorial Staff Scholarship
The purpose of the Janet B. Royster Memorial Staff Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarship(s) to full-time, permanent non-faculty employees who are taking either undergraduate or graduate level courses at an accredited institution of higher education, or enrolled in approved – short courses, licensure, certificate or continuing education programs that supports staff development.
Employee Dependent’s Tuition Scholarship
Dependents of NC State University employees are eligible to receive an annual scholarship to NC State University, thanks to a fund seeded by a gift from Chancellor Randy Woodson and his wife, Susan. The NC State Dependents Tuition scholarship launched in Fall 2016.
The NC State Employee Dependent’s Scholarship may award up to $2,000 annually for a maximum of eight semesters (Fall and Spring). It is intended to benefit qualifying dependents of NC State faculty or staff who have been employed full time for three years or more. Students must also be enrolled as full time, degree seeking, undergraduates in their first degree program at NC State. Students must apply annually by the established deadline for consideration and parent employment must be verified by Human Resources. The scholarship is being funded through ongoing university and private support. The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid is responsible for the scholarship’s administration. Questions may be directed to financialaid@ncsu.edu.
Additional Campus Save Money Options
Get Physical
Carmichael Gym
Employees and their household members can join the campus Wellness and Recreation Center and Carmichael Gym.
Memberships provide access to Wellness and Recreation indoor facilities, outdoor spaces, programs and services. Members of the NC State community are eligible to purchase a Wellness and Recreation membership using your Wolfpack One Card or Wellness and Recreation Center ID card for facility access.
All memberships can be purchased in person at the Wellness and Recreation Center main entrance, across from Talley Student Union. New Employees receive one month of access to the facilities and services at no cost, no obligation, before committing to a membership.
Places to See/Things to Do
Arts NC State
At NC State, the arts are for everyone!
The arts are a vital part of education, and NC State University recognizes the importance of fostering art programs- both for students and the larger community. NC State invites students and the community to participate in arts programs and productions.
- NC State LIVE
- NC State LIVE has established a regional and national reputation for presenting a professional performing arts season of the highest artistic excellence. See the list of upcoming events, and purchase tickets by visiting https://live.arts.ncsu.edu/. Staff and Faculty can enjoy discounts on tickets!
- Crafts Center
- The Crafts Center’s mission is to provide hands-on, immersive, life-long learning skills to NC State students, faculty and staff, affiliates, alumni and the general public to support research, enhance critical thinking through creativity, and strengthen personal and professional development.
- The Crafts Center functions as an art school specializing in crafts. One of the six programs comprising Arts NC State, the center provides a comprehensive range of offerings, including classes, workshops, events, studio use, mentorship and technical advisement.
- Take advantage of discounted pricing on event tickets and classes.
Gregg Museum
Spend some time with the family at the Gregg Museum.
A free collecting and exhibiting museum with more than 35,000 objects in the permanent collection, the Gregg Museum makes the art in the museum collection easily accessible to the NC State community and public.
JC Raulston Arboretum
The JC Raulston Arboretum is a nationally acclaimed garden with one of the largest and most diverse collections of landscape plants adapted for landscape use in the Southeast.
Visitor Information: Admission is free (donations encouraged) and open to the public.
Check out the calendar of events.
Libraries
Spouses and Families can utilize open spaces, enjoy events, exhibits, and workshops at the Libraries. For more information check out NC State Libraries website.
Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum
The Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum is a unique agritourism experience for children and adults to learn how wholesome milk gets from the farm to the table. And of course while you are there, you can enjoy some Howling Cow ice cream! Howling Cow dairy products are made right on campus. Sales of the milk and ice cream support research and provide funding for the education of tomorrow’s dairy leaders.
Guided tours are available.