Student Experience
Our college is home to opportunities β and a community β you wonβt find anywhere else.
A Complete Education
Many institutions offer a textiles program or two. Only our college offers a comprehensive textiles education, backed by unmatched experiences you make your own.
Here, you can tap into the high-impact learning, extensive industry connections and worldwide engagement that are unique to us β not to mention all the resources of North Carolinaβs largest university. From student-run fashion shows to senior design projects for brands like Under Armour or Red Bull, you can lead with like-minded peers.
Develop your passion for sustainability, pursue undergraduate research or study overseas in cities from Manchester to Melbourne. Tailor your experience to the things you care about. Then turn them into a fulfilling career.
Fashion and textile design students displayed their textile designs for the Cotton Incorporated competition at the Textile Fair by ITA: @interwoven___ !
Their prompt? Create a series of cotton rich fabrics that take design inspiration from historical or contemporary artisans. Students gathered ideas from traditional block printing, quilting, rug making, knitting, weaving and so much more! We are so proud of everyoneβs submissions!
Congratulations to everyone that was juried into the show and to the award winners:
π Lauren Jones: First Place
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Bella Cybulski: Second Place
π₯ Kate Ergenzinger + Kayla McBay: Tied for Third
π Tessa Dionne + Amelia Boys: Honorable Mentions
And thanks for this Cotton in the Curriculum Opportunity, Cotton Inc.!
Fashion and textile design students displayed their textile designs for the Cotton Incorporated competition at the Textile Fair by ITA: @interwoven___ !
Their prompt? Create a series of cotton rich fabrics that take design inspiration from historical or contemporary artisans. Students gathered ideas from traditional block printing, quilting, rug making, knitting, weaving and so much more! We are so proud of everyoneβs submissions!
Congratulations to everyone that was juried into the show and to the award winners:
π Lauren Jones: First Place
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Bella Cybulski: Second Place
π₯ Kate Ergenzinger + Kayla McBay: Tied for Third
π Tessa Dionne + Amelia Boys: Honorable Mentions
And thanks for this Cotton in the Curriculum Opportunity, Cotton Inc.!
#NCStateWilson students and alum are leaving their mark on the design world, bringing creativity and expertise to the global stage at High Point Market. From innovative uses of fabrics to trendsetting interior designs, their textile education gives them a unique edge in shaping the future of interiors.
Britt Warner (β20) says, βI know things that other people donβt know in the industry. I have to consider how a fabric is going to wear over time probably four times a day, and I can determine that without having to look into the abrasion resistance or anything because I know the fiber.β
High Point also hosted a day for current students to learn more about market with @withitorg where they got to sit for a panel discussion and learn from other people in the industry including some of our alums!
Head to the link in our bio to see how Wilson is shaping up High Point!
#NCStateWilson students and alum are leaving their mark on the design world, bringing creativity and expertise to the global stage at High Point Market. From innovative uses of fabrics to trendsetting interior designs, their textile education gives them a unique edge in shaping the future of interiors.
Britt Warner (β20) says, βI know things that other people donβt know in the industry. I have to consider how a fabric is going to wear over time probably four times a day, and I can determine that without having to look into the abrasion resistance or anything because I know the fiber.β
High Point also hosted a day for current students to learn more about market with @withitorg where they got to sit for a panel discussion and learn from other people in the industry including some of our alums!
Head to the link in our bio to see how Wilson is shaping up High Point!
Happy Thanksgiving, #NCStateWilson!
Weβre so thankful for all you do to make Wilson the coolest place on campus. Now, letβs take a look at what some of you are thankful for.
Happy Thanksgiving, #NCStateWilson!
Weβre so thankful for all you do to make Wilson the coolest place on campus. Now, letβs take a look at what some of you are thankful for.
Turning a billboard into a couture gown? Wilsonβs very own Sarah Grace Simas (FTD-FD β27) did that!
Art Pop Street Gallery in Charlotte hosts a fashion show every year that upcycles used billboards into stunning clothing items. Take a look at Sarahβs process for creating her submission for this yearβs show.
Turning a billboard into a couture gown? Wilsonβs very own Sarah Grace Simas (FTD-FD β27) did that!
Art Pop Street Gallery in Charlotte hosts a fashion show every year that upcycles used billboards into stunning clothing items. Take a look at Sarahβs process for creating her submission for this yearβs show.
Take a look into a day in the life of Jake Papazekos, an #NCStateWilson polymer and color chemistry alum molding the future of textiles at Simplifyber!π¨π»βπ¬
From designing biobased polymers to leading innovations in material science, Jake (PCC β23) is passionate about a sustainable future in textiles and how his work as a materials research and development assistant with Simplifyber can help shape it.
Read more about how his undergraduate research led him to his dream job at the link in our bio!
Take a look into a day in the life of Jake Papazekos, an #NCStateWilson polymer and color chemistry alum molding the future of textiles at Simplifyber!π¨π»βπ¬
From designing biobased polymers to leading innovations in material science, Jake (PCC β23) is passionate about a sustainable future in textiles and how his work as a materials research and development assistant with Simplifyber can help shape it.
Read more about how his undergraduate research led him to his dream job at the link in our bio!
We love an immersive industry experience around here!
Sophia Stacy (FTD-FD β27) not only had an invaluable adventure but also gained connections, industry knowledge and a new outlook on her studio time while she attended U of NYFW earlier this semester.
βApplying my experience from the Wilson College of Textiles allowed me to appreciate the intersection of creativity and technical skills required in the fashion world,β Sophia says. βMany of my experiences at Wilson College of Textiles have given me the confidence to engage in meaningful conversations with industry professionals and contribute valuable insights based on my education and training.β
Learn more about Sophiaβs trip to NYFW at the link in our bio.
We love an immersive industry experience around here!
Sophia Stacy (FTD-FD β27) not only had an invaluable adventure but also gained connections, industry knowledge and a new outlook on her studio time while she attended U of NYFW earlier this semester.
βApplying my experience from the Wilson College of Textiles allowed me to appreciate the intersection of creativity and technical skills required in the fashion world,β Sophia says. βMany of my experiences at Wilson College of Textiles have given me the confidence to engage in meaningful conversations with industry professionals and contribute valuable insights based on my education and training.β
Learn more about Sophiaβs trip to NYFW at the link in our bio.
Horsing around at Wilson! π΄π₯°
Last week, students enjoyed a well deserved study break with miniature horses Peaches and Taz. Swipe through to see all of the fun!
Horsing around at Wilson! π΄π₯°
Last week, students enjoyed a well deserved study break with miniature horses Peaches and Taz. Swipe through to see all of the fun!
Join textile design student Amelia Boys (β26) as she takes you through a day in the life at High Point Market student mentoring day! ποΈποΈ
Head to the link in our bio to learn more about the opportunities #NCStateWilson students had at market!
Join textile design student Amelia Boys (β26) as she takes you through a day in the life at High Point Market student mentoring day! ποΈποΈ
Head to the link in our bio to learn more about the opportunities #NCStateWilson students had at market!
Christa Zakary (FTM-FDPM) spent this past summer abroad studying at Accademia Italiana!
From a weekend trip to Croatia to see the beautiful waterfalls and nature to making her own shirt to celebrate her birthday, Christa did it all!
Interested in studying abroad? Check out the link in our bio π
Christa Zakary (FTM-FDPM) spent this past summer abroad studying at Accademia Italiana!
From a weekend trip to Croatia to see the beautiful waterfalls and nature to making her own shirt to celebrate her birthday, Christa did it all!
Interested in studying abroad? Check out the link in our bio π
A Whole World of Textiles
Our college is tight-knit, which means everyone knows your name and you can find your niche. But you can also access everything you’d expect at one of the nation’s leading public universities, from a wealth of student organizations to world-class wellness and recreation facilities to the best entrepreneurship programming in the Southeast.
And your opportunities don’t stop at our campus in Raleigh. We’ve developed ties with some of the nation’s best companies β over the course of more than 120 years β to ensure you can pursue exciting internships and gain invaluable real-world experience. Our global reputation will open doors for you around the world.
In fact, only one other college at NC State sees a higher proportion of its students pursue study abroad β and they make it a requirement. For us, it’s one experience among many designed to maximize your college journey and prepare you for life.
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A Community Behind You
Whatever you choose to do here, you’ll have the support of faculty, staff and other students who share your values and care deeply about your goals. From the moment you arrive, we’ll work with you to dig into your passions, map out a career path and help you access all the tools, support and guidance you need to thrive.
As a college with deep ties to the surging global textiles industry, we do everything we can to ensure our students hit the ground running after graduation. And we stay committed to your success with lifetime career services and an incomparable alumni network. Once you’re with us, we’re behind you all the way.
