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.
You asked us anything, so we answered anything! 💬✨
Swipe through to check out the answers to your burning questions!
Pack your bags — we’re headed to Ecuador!
Carolina Hennessee (TE ’28) took her studies abroad through E 101: Introduction to Engineering and Problem Solving.
While abroad, Carolina gained hands-on research experience testing water samples to understand the impacts of wastewater on Ecuador’s rivers, took in Ecuador’s beautiful volcanoes and tasted some of the country’s famous chocolate!
“From my study abroad experience, I learned that it is very meaningful to meet people and learn in places outside of where I’m from. I definitely want to continue traveling and learning from others!” Carolina says.
Swipe through to see Carolina’s Ecuadorian adventure!
Wilson students always come prepared. 🙂↕️
Watch along to see what the Wolfpack packs for a (totally normal) class day!
POV: The classroom is your storefront!
Students in FTM 318: Fashion Development sewed garments across a full range of sizes for display in a store-style exhibit.
“I’m so proud of everything my class accomplished and all the creativity and hard work that went into this project. It was such a cool opportunity to see our work come together and be showcased,” Madeline Harris (FTM-FPDM ’27) says.
Swipe through to see the creativity and craftsmanship behind this collection!
From developing designs to growing businesses, NC State helps students transform creativity into opportunity!
Meet a few members of Wilson College who showcased their work at this year’s Entrepalooza.
Sarah Grace Simas (FTD-FD ’27) has explored entrepreneurship through the AATS Fashion Exposé and Student-Made NC State, programs that support students in launching and developing a business.
Wilson College alumna Lainey Volz (FTD-FD ’26) was also present alongside her intern, Sienna Cuevas (FTD-FD ’28). Lainey got her start by winning Pitch to the Pack in 2026 and joining the Andrews Launch Accelerator 2026 cohort.
Through these programs, NC State founders gain access to the resources and guidance needed to grow their ventures.
Haunted house? More like a haunted hallway! 🎃
Who decorated their door best? Drop the corresponding number in the comments!
Have a safe and spooky Halloween, Wolfpack!
A summer spent experimenting, innovating and creating! 🧪🐺
This summer, Samira Libbus (TE ’27) worked as a Product Development Intern with Elevate Textiles. At this internship, she helped develop PFAS-free water- and oil-repellent treatments for Fire Service fabrics, improve outdoor WeatherMAX performance, and plan an analytical lab upgrade.
Her experience gave her the opportunity to contribute to innovative textile solutions and build valuable skills in product development.
Swipe through for a glimpse into Samira’s summer!
Calling all entrepreneurs!
Have you ever had an awesome business idea, but didn’t know where to get the guidance or funding to grow it? Then you’re a perfect candidate for Wells Fargo Pitch to the Pack 2027!
Swipe to learn about the key dates and how to sign up!
This #NCStateRedWhite Week, Wilson has been whipping up just the thing to keep your paws warm. 🐾🧦
Be one of the first 10 people to comment, and we’ll send you a free pair of socks made right here in our W. Duke Kimbrell Flex Factory: Prototype Lab!
Good luck, Wolfpack!
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.
