Students who graduate high school while taking classes through the AEO program are not eligible to apply for another NDS program at NC State University until one academic year (one fall and one spring term) after their graduation.

For example, a high school student who graduates in June may take classes at NC State as an NDS student as soon as the Summer I session the following year.

Eligibility

The AEO program is available for current high school students that meet certain criteria, including payment of the $40 application fee upon submission. Applicants for the AEO program must:

• Have exhausted all class options available at student’s high school;
• Have a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher;
  • Transcripts and test scores (AP, IB, or language proficiency) may be required
• Be junior or senior status;
• Receive written permission from their school principal; and
  • Instructions in application
• Be on track to graduate on time.

Current NDS students must maintain their eligibility as outlined on the Continuation Eligibility page.

Step One: Get Started

Review class schedules, deadlines, registration details, and financial responsibility with the links provided below. High school students also need to submit an Academic Enrichment Opportunities (AEO) form. Non-Degree Studies students must determine what class schedule or delivery method works best for their circumstance, as some classes are offered in-person, online, or through hybrid instruction.

Step Two: Residency

Complete your residency determination form through the Residency Determination Service (RDS) and receive a Residency Certification Number (RCN). Guidance regarding in-state or out-of-state tuition and fees can be found on the Residency Status page of the Student Services Center website.

Step Three: Apply

Applying to the Non-Degree Studies program does not guarantee acceptance into any given course.

Applicants are notified of admission decisions on a rolling basis. Applications take between two to five business days to process in our system, which cannot be expedited under any circumstances. For students who require a background check, this may delay processing by two to three weeks.

Step Four: Activate Student Account

You will log in to the system using your Unity ID and password. Your default password is the last four digits of your student ID number followed by your birth month and birth date (mmdd).

For example:

• Student ID: 000111234
• Birthday: July 4 (07/04)
• Default Password: 12340704

Students are required to complete a password change before they can log in to the MyPack Portal. If you need assistance with your login, please contact the NC State Help Desk at 919-515-HELP through the Office of Information Technology (OIT).

Find more information about how to access your NC State Gmail account here.

Step Five: Review Prerequisites

Step Six: Enroll

With Prerequisites or Restrictions

Departments have different contacts for enrollment support and may ask for proof that you meet listed requirements. Since NDS students are unable to document transcripts or test scores, they should be provided directly to enrollment contacts if needed as proof of eligibility to enroll in a class. If an NDS student is deemed eligible, enrollment contacts will enroll them in the desired class, or provide written permission * over email to the NDS coordinator. 

* If a class is full, closed, or reserved, the NDS coordinator will need written permission to explicitly state they are allowed to override your enrollment for that reason. If this is not explicitly stated, the NDS coordinator would not be able to enroll an NDS student in said course.

Without Prerequisites or Restrictions

If a class does not have prerequisites or restrictions, NDS students will be able to enroll on their own through the Enrollment Wizard in MyPack Portal.

Step Seven: Pay Bills

Find more information about how to pay your bill on the Student Services Center website. Email the University Cashier’s Office with any questions regarding billing. The NDS coordinator will not be able to answer any questions regarding billing.