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Anyone interested in taking distance education courses must first apply to the university. Whether you wish to be admitted to an online or distance education program or you just want to take some distance education courses, the information below will guide you to the appropriate application process.

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Applying to a graduate degree, certificate, or licensure program?

Visit The Graduate School’s how to apply page to learn more about the admissions process for graduate students.

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Applying to an undergraduate certificate or licensure program?

Complete the non-degree studies (NDS) application to apply to an undergraduate certificate or licensure program.

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Interested in taking online or distance education courses without being admitted to a program?

Visit NC State’s non-degree studies (NDS) website for more information.

Visit the NDS website 

Interested in taking online computer science or engineering courses?

Visit the “enroll in courses” page on the Engineering Online (EOL) website.

Visit the EOL website 

Undergraduate and Transfer Admissions

Visit NC State’s Undergraduate Admission’s website to find out more information on how to apply as an undergraduate or transfer student.

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