Beyond the Brickyard: Wisdom for Wolfpack Grads

Dear Recent Grad/New NC State Alumnus –

Congratulations on your graduation and welcome to the alumni world! Your first few years post-graduation are so fun as you actively evolve from student to professional. My advice is to work hard and play hard the next few years. Roll up your sleeves, be a lifelong learner as much as you can on the job and maintain that NC State grit. Your education at NC State lays the foundation, but now it’s up to you to take charge of your career. Don’t forget to have fun, enjoy life.

Dear Graduating Student, Always remember that you have been educated to do anything – And also know that you always have a home at NC State.

Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment! As you enter this next phase of your life, take some time to reflect on your experiences at NC State, how they have gotten you to this place and how it has prepared you for what is next. The Pack will always be your family. Go State!

Congratulations Graduate! You have reached such a milestone and overcome so much. What an amazing journey awaits you after all your hard academic work. Continue to strive for greatness and to cultivate a legacy that supports you along the way.

You are an instrumental part of the Pack!

Congrats and welcome to the Wolfpack alumni family. You’ve gotten through one of the most memorable times of your life. Cherish it because you will look back 5, 10, 20 and more years on this time and remember how it formed the person you will become. Keep your relationships close and keep involved with us.

Congratulations on your huge accomplishment! The memories, experiences and skills that you have created at NC State will continue with you. Embrace your Wolfpack family around you today and throughout your career!

Dear Graduates, Congratulations on earning your degree from NC State. You should feel proud. This is the first step in your career. Everything you do going forward will spring from you getting your degree from NC State. Finally, maintain your flexibility for as long as you can to take advantage of all opportunities that will come your way. Again, congratulations!

Congratulations on your graduation from NC State and welcome to the Wolfpack alumni family. I hope that you will reflect upon your time at NC State as one of growth, exploration and fun. Hopefully you will continue to explore all that NC State has to offer from your associates – with your college and with over 300,000 living alumni. Again, congratulations and welcome to the Pack!

Where will you go next?

We can’t wait to see where you go next. Don’t forget to #HowlBack at us and share your alumni story.

We want to celebrate our Pack by highlighting the incredible impact our alumni have on their communities! Whether it’s a tale of professional success, a Wolfpack love story, enduring friendships or exciting new connections in the Pack community, we want to hear it all. #HowlBack and inspire others by sharing your alumni journey with us. Your story could be featured on our social media channels, showcasing the strength and spirit of our Wolfpack community.