The Pack Family Post – Fall 2025 Edition
News you can use. Pride you can share.
NEWSLETTER TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome Letter from the Executive Director
Dear Wolfpack Family,
Welcome! To our returning families, welcome back, and to our first-timers, welcome to the Wolfpack Family. We are so glad you are here.
NC State’s Parents and Families Services is a resource office dedicated to supporting, informing and engaging the parents and families of our students. We do this through a variety of programs, special events and communications, just like this one, The Pack Family Post; an electronic newsletter designed to share helpful resources, essential reminders and exciting updates from many members of our team and campus partners. These include, but are not limited to, Campus Enterprises, Transportation and a very special message from Chancellor Howell.
In every edition, we will share helpful links to our monthly Conversation Calendar, the updated Academic Calendar and a printable version of the 2025-2026 Family Handbook/Calendar publication.
As your student starts the fall, remind them to take advantage of upcoming events like the Student Org. Fairs, Rec Fest, and of course, Packapalooza, along with many more! All are part of our annual Wolfpack Welcome Weeks. Student involvement is key, and we encourage your students to explore a variety of activities, some of which they may already be familiar with and others that offer a new adventure, to find their favorites and build their on-campus community.
Is your student living on campus? Bookmark Resident Resources for important information about roommate agreements, room change requests and Fraternity and Sorority Life.
Last but certainly not least, we hope to see you all at our upcoming Parents and Families Weekend, Oct. 3-5. With a dynamic lineup of events, there will surely be something fun for everyone in the family. Registration opens* on Wed., Aug. 27. Events are sold à la carte, and many do fill up quickly. More information is listed below.
In closing, we are so glad you are here. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have questions or concerns. We are here to support you in championing your students’ success.
May the year ahead be a howling success. GO PACK!
Sincerely,
Kerri Fowler
Executive Director, Parents and Families Services
*Please note that we do not share an exact time that registration will open in advance. This helps ensure a smooth registration experience for everyone. Thank you for understanding.
Get Ready for Parents and Families Weekend 2025
Get ready for an incredible 2025 event! Our annual Parents and Families Weekend will be bigger and better than ever. We have partnered with colleges, departments and student organizations to offer a jam-packed weekend of exciting activities to offer something for everyone in the family. The Wolfpack Family tailgate is back before the NC State vs. Campbell game on Saturday, and our efforts to support service organizations like Kay Yow, Wolfpack Styled, Feed the Pack and the Student Emergency Fund.
Here are some helpful tips to help you prepare for registration in advance.
- Before August 27, 2025
- Review the Schedule of Events and connect with your student to make a preliminary list of all events you and your family plan to participate in.
- Review the Frequently Asked Questions for additional information
- Bookmark the Parents and Families Weekend home page
- On August 27, 2025
- Have your student’s NC State ID (required) number ready.
- Go to the website above.
All registrations and confirmations will be electronic. Please note that we do not share an exact time that registration will open in advance. This helps ensure a smooth registration experience for everyone. Thank you for understanding.
We look forward to seeing you in just a few short weeks. GO PACK!
Special Thank You to PNC Bank – Premier Sponsor of Parents and Families Weekend 2025
Campus Partner Updates
Keeping parents and families well-informed is a priority, and our campus partners are here to help. Please take a moment to review the information below to stay up-to-date on deadlines, events and opportunities available to your student.
CAMPUS HEALTH
Campus Health cont.
- The UNC System Student Health Insurance waive/enroll deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 10. Please visit the Campus Health Insurance webpage for additional information. To waive or enroll in this health insurance, visit the Blue Cross Blue Shield Student Blue website.
- Does your student need to transfer a prescription to the Campus Health Pharmacy? Click here for instructions and more information.
- Is your student interested in Nutrition Counseling while at NC State? Registered dietitians can provide nutrition counseling for current NC State students at the main Campus Health Center by appointment, Monday through Friday. Each student is allowed two free nutrition counseling visits per academic year.
WELLNESS DAY-Paws and Reflect
Upcoming
Ring Weeks
This is a unique opportunity to obtain a lasting keepsake from their time at NC State.
Sept. 2-5 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sept. 22 – 26 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Oct. 3 – 5 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
NC STATE DINING
Upcoming Dining Events
We’re excited to share some fantastic dining events that your student won’t want to miss!
- Pick Local Fridays: Encourage your student to savor fresh, local flavors at our Pick Local Fridays! Our dining halls feature produce from NC State’s Agroecology Farm and other North Carolina-based vendors.
- September 17: Latinx Heritage Meal at Clark Dining Hall
- September 24: All Carolinas Dinner at Fountain Dining Hall
For all upcoming events, visit dining.ncsu.edu/about/events/.
TRANSPORTATION
Additional updates and reminders from Transportation
All students are eligible for a free GoPass, providing unlimited rides on the entire GoRaleigh and GoTriangle bus networks. This is a valuable, cost-saving benefit that makes getting around the region simple and convenient.
For complete details and instructions on getting your pass, visit: go.ncsu.edu/gopass.
If your student has a bike on campus, make sure it is registered! It’s a mandatory requirement for all riders, and the best part? It’s completely free. Registration is one layer of defense against theft and helps in recovery if their bike goes missing.
Find all the details at: go.ncsu.edu/bike
University Housing Reminders
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES EXCLUSIVELY FOR WOLFPACK FAMILIES
Signature Events
From Parents and Families Weekend to Spring Fling, First in the Family to our Summer Send-Offs, we host an array of family-friendly events.
Social Media
Join us on Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram and YouTube with our social handle @NCStatePFS.
VIP Discount Program
Every Pack Family is a VIP. Click to learn more about these exclusive benefits.
Stay Connected
To ensure you continue to receive communications from Parents and Families Services, including but not limited to essential university messages, e-newsletters, special events and the monthly conversation calendar, please set up your Brickyard account. Your student initiated this process in their MyPack Portal account. Students can replicate this process for more than one parent or family member.
Each individual account must be completed with a preferred email address AND the “opt-in” button for communications checked.
Please note that we are unable to communicate with any family member(s) who do not have the opt-in button for communications checked OR who have not been granted FERPA (Federal Rights Privacy Act) access by their student.