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Campus Services & Perks

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 at NC State University functions as an art school specializing in crafts. One of the six programs comprising Arts NC State, the center provides students, staff, faculty, and the greater community with a comprehensive range of offerings, including classes, workshops, events, studio use, mentorship and technical advisement.

Staff and Faculty members receive a discount on classes. Find out more about the Crafts Center, and class offerings at https://crafts.arts.ncsu.edu/

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!

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!

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.

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:

LocationSavings
Restaurants, Cafes, & Markets5% Discount
Dining Halls10% 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
    • a. 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
    • b. 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 the Onboarding website.

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 Microsoft 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 TheTechDen.EDIT

GoPass

The NC State GoPass is now available!

GoPass is a free bus pass allowing the NC State community to ride GoRaleigh and GoTriangle buses. The pass is valid from July 2024 to June 30, 2025 and must be renewed annually.

Request a GoPass for a smartphone by logging in with your Unity ID. If you are unable to download the mobile app, physical cards are available upon request by contacting GoTriangle.

Thanks for riding!

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