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Senior Campaign

Since 1912, NC State's graduating class has upheld this enduring tradition in which new graduates strengthen our Wolfpack by supporting their personal passions.

Congratulations — you’re an NC State graduate! Now you can celebrate your accomplishment by giving back to the programs and communities that got you here. Make a gift of $20.26 or more as part of our 2026 senior campaign, and you’ll join other graduates in leaving a legacy that empowers future members of the Wolfpack to thrive in your footsteps.

Start a Giving Tradition

Give at least $20.26 to any area at NC State by May 1 and receive a special set of philanthropy cords to show your Wolfpack pride at commencement.

Join the Senior Campaign

With your gift, you’ll be able to pick up your cords at one of the following locations this spring 2026:

  • March 25 – Student Day of Giving events at Wolf Plaza or the Oval from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • April 28 – Fellowship of the Ring at the Belltower (Memorial Belltower) from 12 to 4 p.m.
  • April 29 – Celebration of Pack Traditions (Reynolds Coliseum) from 6 to 8 p.m.
  • May 6 – Park Alumni Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Support Your Passions

“NC State has provided me with so much: a home away from home, friends I can call family, connections around the world and an unmatched education that has prepared me for my future career. I am excited to give back and build a legacy toward the future of the Wolfpack.” — Kylee O’Keefe ’26, Student Alumni Association President

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Graduation cords

Why Give?

  • You empower those coming next. No matter your major or your extracurricular activities, your experiences as an NC State student were enriched by the gifts of others. Now you’ve got the chance to support a whole new generation of Wolfpack graduates.
  • You give to what matters to you. Nearly every graduate has one — that program or experience that left its indelible mark along their path to graduation. Whether it’s your college, a scholarship or something else you hold dear, you choose what your gift supports.
  • You sustain our national reputation. Your gift closes the gap between what each student pays in tuition and fees and the actual cost of an NC State education, helping the university maintain its standing as one of the best values for undergraduate studies in the nation.

Giving at NC State

At NC State, giving back is all about moving people forward. Inspiring others on Day of Giving and supporting initiatives that stir our passions, members of the Wolfpack give their time, energy and resources to make positive impacts on our campus and in our communities.

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An NC State student takes a selfie with Mr. and Ms. Wuf on Day of Giving.