Living and Learning Villages

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LIVING & LEARNING V I L L AG E S

What is a Village?

Villages are interest-based living communities that engage students both inside and outside the classroom. Villages offer an unparalleled living experience for making life-long friendships and immersing yourself in the NC State community.

28%

of students belong to a village on campus

Hanson Hao “I enjoy living in a village because I am able to be close to people with the same interests. It’s being grouped with a bunch of people with common goals that allows me to be academically and socially successful.”

Engineering Village

Joshua De Joya “One of the greatest parts of the Impact Leadership Village (ILV) is the community.

I am surrounded by individuals who want to improve not just our own community, but to extend and enhance the NC State community as well. These individuals are not just members of my community, but they are also some of my closest friends.

ILV has forever changed my experience at NC State.�

Impact Leadership Village

Higher GPAs & graduation rates AMONG VILLAGE RESIDENTS

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VILLAGE OPTIONS

Albright Entrepreneurship Village Arts Village Black Male Initiative EcoVillage Engineering Village Exploratory Studies Village Global Village University Honors Village IMPACT Leadership Village Native Spaces Students Advocating for Youth (SAY) Village University Scholars Village S.T.A.T.E. Village (2nd year and transfer students) Wood Wellness Village Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Village Women of Welch (WOW) Village

Arts Village

Engineering Village

Unites students from various backgrounds who have a passion for the arts and exposes them to theater, visual arts and crafts, music and dance experiences.

Exclusively for first-year engineering students, the Engineering Village provides personal, professional and leadership development.

Location: Turlington Hall

Location: Metcalf Hall

Entrepreneurs Village The Albright Entrepreneurs Village provides sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students across all academic disciplines the opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial interests in an environment that fosters creativity.

Location: Wolf Ridge Apts.

Black Male Initiative

IMPACT Leadership Village

By promoting academic success, personal growth, professional development and self-responsibility, the Black Make Initiative breaks through negative stereotypes and combats challenges facing African-American males in today’s society.

Promotes active, experiential learning for students with a passion for leadership and service. ILV enhances the college experience and prepares leaders to make a personal IMPACT on campus, in our state, and around the world.

Location: Avent Ferry

EcoVillage EcoVillage is open to students from all majors interested in sustainability. This interdisciplinary experience allows students to explore their interests in environmental conservation, energy, sustainable industry and business, and agriculture through community service, field trips, social events and educational programming.

Location: Bragaw Hall

Location: Bowen Hall

Exploratory Studies Village

University Honors Village

Exploratory Studies students spend a year of guided inquiry and exploration coupled with one-on-one sessions with their academic adviser to help navigate the career planning and decision making process.

For students in the University Honors Program, UHP provides academic engagement and research opportunities that are core to the mission of the Honors Program.

Student experience in the Honors Village assists them in completing UHP requirements.

Location: Owen and Tucker residence halls

Global Village The Global Village is a living and learning community for those interested in living and interacting with people from differing backgrounds, experiences, countries and viewpoints.

Location: Alexander Hall

Location: Metcalf Hall

Scholars Village Membership in this village is one of the most important components of the University Scholars Program. Life in the village centers around a wide range of social, cultural and educational activities, all designed to help students become informed citizens, ethical leaders and active contributors to our campus and community.

Location: Sullivan Hall

Native Space Students living in the Native Space community will develop a deeper awareness of Native American history and drive cultural awareness through participation in Native American Heritage Month at NC State.

Location: Wood Hall

SAY Village

Wood Wellness Village

The Students Advocating for Youth (SAY) Village is a community for first-year students in any academic discipline who have a passion for working with youth. Students develop one-on-one mentoring relationships with local elementary school students and learn what it means to be a youth advocate.

The Wood Wellness Village encourages and promotes the development and maintenance of a healthy mind, body and spirit through a wide array of wellness programs and events. Members have the opportunity to experience personal growth while learning about the seven dimensions of wellness.

Location: Syme Hall

S.T. A.T. E. Village Provides second year and transfer students with opportunities to make the most of their college experience by focusing on six core pillars essential to student success: academic success, career development, community engagement, diversity, leadership and life skills.

Location: Wolf Village Apts.

Location: Wood Hall

WISE Village The Women In Science and Engineering (WISE) Village is a community created for female freshman and sophomore students majoring in science, technology, engineering and math.

Membership in WISE provides a powerful networking opportunity with other goal-oriented women as you pursue your STEM major.

Location: Lee Hall

WOW Village The Women of Welch (WOW) Village enhances women’s leadership opportunities outside the classroom through empowerment, leadership development, self-awareness, diversity and social justice. WOW creates a holistic community that fosters individual women’s growth and development while challenging members to act as citizens of a global community.

Location: Welch Hall

What’s in it for me?

GET ACCLIMATED Many freshmen join a village to make the transition to NC State easier. Some villages offer early move-in options so you can spend more time meeting your peers and community.

You’ll be surrounded by others with common interests, so you’re sure to find your niche.

GET GUIDANCE Upper-class students and Resident Advisors provide assistance and mentorship to village residents. They know how to navigate NC State and will help you do the same! Learn the ropes from fellow successful students.

GET AHEAD Village residents have access to a variety of resources. From tutoring to faculty events and seminars to study sessions, your success at NC State starts here!

GAIN ACCESS Workshops, industry tours, cultural trips and speakers are all part of the village experience.

Villages equal VIP access to opportunities!

GET SOCIAL Each village offers a multitude of social activities promoting community. Your social calendar will never be lacking.

GIVE BACK Villages offer volunteer opportunities. You’ll give back to the NC State, local and national communities! Pay it forward.

GET INVOLVED Villages are a great way to get involved at NC State. They are pathways to resources, groups, organizations and offices on campus that can help you succeed.

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