Contact Us
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Undergraduate Student Services:
- For undergraduate admissions questions: https://design.ncsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/
- Physical Address: 225 Brooks Hall
- Phone: 919.515.8306
- Email: design_undergraduate@ncsu.edu
Undergraduate Student Interest Form
Graduate Student Services:
- For graduate admissions (masters and doctoral programs) questions:
- https://design.ncsu.edu/admissions/masters/
- https://design.ncsu.edu/admissions/doctoral-programs/
- Physical Address: 225 Brooks Hall
- Phone: 919.515.8317
- Email: design_graduate@ncsu.edu
Academic Departments
- For non-admissions questions: https://design.ncsu.edu/academics/
- Physical Address: 215 Brooks Hall
Office of the Dean
- For Dean’s Office questions
- Physical Address: 200 Brooks Hall
- Phone Number: 919-515-8302
Student Resources
Campus Map
We are located in Brooks Hall, at the intersection of Stinson Drive and Pullen Road on NC State’s North Campus. Classes and studios are held in Kamphoefner, Leazar, and 111 Lampe Dr.
General Inquiries
Additional questions, comments and web-related inquiries can be directed to collegeofdesign@ncsu.edu.
Parking
Visitors to the College of Design should use the Coliseum Parking Deck (201 Jeter Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606). A permit is not required, but it is paid parking lot – visit the Transportation website for more information. Enter the Coliseum pay lot from Cates Avenue just south of the deck on ground level. Pedestrians may then go through the tunnel in order to get to the College of Design.
There is a limited number of parallel parking spots directly outside of Brooks Hall on Pullen Road. These are first-come, first-served, and are paid spots. For information about hourly pay spaces, visit the Transportation Website.
Weekdays after 5 pm and on weekends, parking on campus is free and not monitored, so visitors are welcome to park in the Boney Lot, which provides easier access to the College. Custom directions here.
Hear architecture student Yash Shah talk about his experience as part of our NC State Creatives series
To first-year architecture student Ashtyn Thomas, design represents possibility and opportunity.
Inspired by her father who works in construction, she chose to pursue architecture in 11th grade. Now, she’s building her community at NC State with the help of the Native American Student Association (@ncsu_nasa) and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (@ncstatemsa).
“My Lumbee identity impacts every aspect of who I am,” states Thomas. “Not just when I speak about it to others, but it also impacts my abilities as a designer.”
Right now, she’s designing a structure meant for the North Carolina Museum of Art that embraces native culture using the four directions – a significant symbol in many native cultures. “I want to use my culture to show that we’re still here, we’re prominent in the world, and we’re thriving.”
Thomas is also exploring how casino design can have a positive effect on indigenous communities, using the Catawba tribe’s casino as a case study for her aspirations. “I’ve seen how casinos can directly impact native communities, especially ones in very remote locations,” she says. “For the Catawba, they can provide housing, they can provide funding for schools and healthcare. They’re much better off.”
Thomas also stated she would love to design a casino for her tribe since the Lumbee don’t have one yet.
In 2023, Thomas was crowned Miss Lumbee – an honor that asks nominees to develop a platform for cultural advocacy. Ashtyn developed R.I.S.E., which stands for Resilient and Intelligent Young Women Supporting Empowerment. The initiative is designed to help advance the pursuit of STEM careers by young Indigenous women.
At the College of Design, she plans to continue her advocacy to create spaces that provide economic stability, cultural enrichment and resilience for indigenous communities throughout North Carolina.
“I would not be who I am and where I am today, if not for the culture fostered by the College of Design."
When Demarcus Williams (’03) thought about the ways in which he could support NC State University’s College of Design following graduation, he thought back to his own experience.
When he enrolled, he was one of seven Black students in a class of 120 that year. He was the only Black student to graduate in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design.
The experience came with some challenges, but the college was there as an extended, supportive family for him.
For Williams, giving back is about helping current and future students have the same experience or one that’s even better. He’s kept up with the college since graduation, returning as a guest speaker and for alumni events. Williams also currently serves on the board of directors for NC State’s Alumni Association.
He’s seen the college work to enroll and support students from all races, ethnicities and life experiences.
Read the full story of how Williams is designing an inclusive college experience through philanthropy in our bio.
