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10. Free Expression Tunnel 17. Bell Tower Main Campus Railroad tracks bisect campus with academic buildings Since its completion in 1937, the Memorial Bell Tower on the North side of the tracks and student life buildings has stood as a symbol of identity for NC State. A on the South side. The Free Expression tunnel supplies timekeeper for tradition and a memorial to NC State Self Guided Tour students with a venue for expressing themselves. students who gave their lives for their country, the tower is a rallying point for students, faculty, staff, Follow this tour in any order or 11. Scott Courtyard alumni, and the university community. The Bell Tower download our digital tour: go.ncsu.edu/tour Scott Courtyard is bordered by Fox Labs, David Clark is lit red for holidays that honor our veterans and Labs, Kilgore Hall and the Phytotron. David Clark Labs to celebrate NC State’s proudest occasions and and Fox Science Teaching Laboratory house biology, We are glad you decided to visit N C State University. Innovation, progress, and achievements. A cherished NC State tradition is chemistry, physics, and zoology classes and labs. Kilgore solutions to society’s biggest challenges drive this research-extensive university and we the Krispy Kreme Challenge which is a 5 mile race Hall houses horticulture science. A nearby greenhouse is are excited to showcase it here for you. fundraiser held annually starting at the Bell Tower. available for teaching and hands-on research. The challenge is to run to Krispy Kreme, eat a dozen 1. Talley Student Union 6. West Campus 12. Nelson Hall donuts, then run back to the tower. Talley Student Union is the hub of student life on There are several dining locations around campus. Nelson Hall is home to the Poole College of Management. Accounting, Business Administration 18. Gregg Museum Central Campus. It features a grand ballroom that can Fountain Dining Hall, featured here, is the largest of The Gregg Museum of Art & Design, part of ARTS accommodate up to 1,200 guests with a wide variety three dining halls and it is located on West Campus and Economics students pursue a comprehensive study of business, enriched by a global management NC State, has a permanent collection of over of dining options. From informal activities occurring near Bragaw, Lee and Sullivan Residence Halls. 30,000 items. The collection includes ceramics, daily to programs put on by one of the 600+ student The residence halls and apartments on campus perspective. There are many opportunities for international study, internships, and hands-on folk art, photography, paintings, glass, sculpture, organizations, Talley Student Union aims to be a place are designed to facilitate the learning experience. modern furniture, architectural drawings and textiles. for students to come, connect and enhance the University Housing offers Living and Learning leadership development, preparing students for successful careers in today’s global business world. “Phoenix Rising” is the bamboo creation in front of community at NC State. Villages that assist students in acclimating to campus the Gregg Museum of Art & Design. academic life. Lee Hall houses the Women in Science 2. Carmichael Complex 13. Brickyard and Engineering Village and Sullivan Hall houses the 19. Holladay Hall Carmichael Recreational Complex features two The University Plaza, known as the Brickyard, is a Scholars Village. Holladay Hall was the first building on NC State’s Olympic-sized swimming pools, numerous indoor popular gathering place for students who are on campus originally housing the entire college. The basketball and racquetball courts, volleyball, 7. Baseball and Tennis their way to and from class, eating a snack from building has been designated as a historic site by badminton, weight rooms, a sauna, an aerobic and Doak Field is home to Wolfpack Baseball. the Atrium food court, or just taking a break. Many the City Council of Raleigh. Currently Holladay Hall dance studio, gymnastics facility, fencing room, Throughout the years, NC State has won nearly 75 student organizations gather on the Brickyard. houses university administrative offices. indoor track, cardio and weight equipment, an percent of its home games. The Isenhour Tennis It is the location of university traditions such as outdoor adventures center, and a coffee and juice bar. Center includes indoor and outdoor tennis courts Agriculture Awareness Week, Homecoming, and 20. Brooks Hall It also holds “Mount Wolfpack”, an indoor rock wall designed exclusively for use by the men’s and Habitat for Humanity’s Shack-A-Thon, where students Brooks Hall is home to the College of Design. for climbing and repelling which has been featured women’s tennis varsity programs. It is considered build shacks and live there to raise awareness about Student work and design exhibitions are displayed in Sports Illustrated. The gym, pools, rec center one of the finest tennis facilities in the nation. the homeless. The weekly Farmer’s Market is also a in the building’s corridors. Design students spend a and intramural fields behind it provide facilities for student favorite on the Brickyard. great deal of time in their studio space creating and our intramural and club sports as well as serving all 8. Witherspoon shaping our world. current students. Witherspoon Student Center houses a movie theater, 14. DH Hill Library the award-winning student-run radio station, WKNC NC State Libraries’ collection includes over 4.5 million 21. Honors Village 3. Jordan Hall 88.1, as well the offices of NC State’s yearbook, campus items. The D. H. Hill Library is the main library on NC State University offers a variety of honors and The Geovisualization Lab in the Center for Earth newspapers and literary magazine. The African American North campus. This library features the Learning scholars programs. University Honors Program Observation is located in Jordan Hall. Students Cultural Center, located here, promotes awareness Commons, one of the top student destinations students live in the Honors Village housed in Berry, explore sustainable solutions to environmental and and appreciation of African American and other on campus for collaboration, study, and access to Bagwell and Becton Halls next to Clark Dining Hall. societal challenges using technologies, including African descent experiences. Near Witherspoon are technology. It also includes the Special Collections The prestigious University Honors program focuses 3D displays, full immersion virtual environments, administrative buildings. Pullen Hall houses Student Research Center; the Digital Media Lab; a coffee bar on undergraduate research and provides students interactive landscape simulation, ocular map tracking, Affairs offices and Harris Hall includes offices for and the Howling Cow Creamery. with many opportunities to work closely with faculty multi-touch visualization screens and open source Registration and Records, Scholarships and Financial members. Another prized program is University 15. Park Shops Plaza geospatial solutions. Aid and Cashier’s. Scholars. The program focuses on knowledge in The plaza outside Park Shops conveniently draws action. Enrichment activities include service in our 4. Howling Cow Ice cream 9. Central Campus students from Poe Hall, Park Shops and SAS Hall community, forums, and educational excursions. Howling Cow ice cream is made here in the Central Campus’ proximity to all areas on campus and is a popular gathering space to relax and grab a Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition makes it a popular choice for first year students. Bowen, cup of coffee between classes. Park Shops houses 22. ARTS NC State Science’s Dairy Processing Lab in Schaub Hall. The Metcalf, and Carroll residence halls, commonly known the Undergraduate Tutorial Center, and SAS Hall is ARTS NC State includes the Crafts Center, the Howling Cow brand is available for purchase around as the “Tri-Towers”, are suite style. First Year College home to Statistics and Mathematics. The College of Dance Program, the Gregg Museum of Art & campus and is always a welcomed treat at the students live in Tucker and Owen residence halls which Education and the Psychology department are located Design, the Music Department, University Theatre, North Carolina State Fair. are traditional hall style. First Year College is the college in Poe Hall. and Center Stage performances. Featured here is 5. Student Health Center of options allowing freshmen to explore academic Thompson Hall. Thompson Hall houses two theaters The Student Health Center is home to Student Health interests. The courtyard is named Owen or Tucker 16. Court of North Carolina and the Crafts Center. Price Music Center, adjacent Services, the Counseling Center and Disability Services. Beach depending on which residence hall wins the The beautiful Court of North Carolina is a favorite to Talley Student Union, provides practice space for Routine health services are included in students’ tuition volleyball tournament held early Fall semester. spot for relaxing and enjoying sunshine. Many of the various musical programs. and fees. Specialty services have a minimal cost. Humanities and Social Sciences courses are held in 23. Reynolds Coliseum Through the Office of Disability Services, NC State is Winston, Caldwell, and Tompkins Halls as well as the Opened in 1949, the historic Reynolds Coliseum houses committed to providing all students with equal access 1911 Building, which surround the court. Also located Women’s Basketball, Women’s Gymnastics, Women’s