Student Experience
Our college is home to opportunities — and a community — you won’t 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 — not to mention all the resources of North Carolina’s 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.
“There’s no place like home!” That’s exactly what #NCStateWilson alum Claire Henson (TE ‘22) would say.
After making the most of her time at Wilson and graduating with her bachelor’s and later her master’s, Claire has gone on to build a successful career at Under Armour, where she works as a material developer.
“My education at the Wilson College of Textiles prepared me tremendously for what I am doing today,” she shares. “Every project and assignment is applicable in the real world for both the content and the process of how you got there.”
Read more about Claire at the link in our bio!
We’re most excited to see your OOTDs and your latest work in the labs and studios (don’t forget to tag us 🥺🫶). Happy FDOC, #NCStateWilson!
Take a listen to what ITMA 2025 in Singapore sounded like!
Hannah Horowitz (TT ’26) got to attend last semester and learn about all the new things coming into the textile industry.
Read more about her experience at the link in our bio.
The Pantone Color of the Year is here and, as always, #NCStateWilson was ahead of the trend!
It’s time for your #NCStateWilson wrapped!
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She’s a founder, CEO and now, a graduate!
Annie Hoyt (FTD-FDPM ‘25) came to #NCStateWilson to learn how to grow her company and manage it properly. She opened DENI, a womenswear brand that incorporates adjustable sizing designs, right after graduating high school and has continued to grow it during her time here. She’s even been able to take advantage of many entrepreneurial opportunities.
Annie says the advice she’d give to her younger self is to “slow down.”
Read more about Annie and DENI at the link in our bio.
Happy holidays, #NCStateWilson!
From designing a fashion line for Threads to working on research for Senior Design, here’s a look back at what you did this year.
These fashion development and product management seniors spent their semester mood-boarding and turning those ideas into designs.
Swipe through to see how their designs turned out!
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 — over the course of more than 120 years — 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 — 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.
Study Abroad
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.
