Daily Tools and Essentials

Quick access to everyday platforms and academic portals:

Platform	Description	URL
MyPack Portal	Enrolling in classes, checking holds and official academic records	Launch MyPack Portal
WolfWare / Canvas	Course management, lecture slides and submission portals	Access WolfWare
DGP and Academic Advising	Contact Director of Graduate Programs for POW approvals and milestones	Contact Student Services
Wolfware Software	Download engineering software licenses (MATLAB, Origin, etc.)	Get Software Downloads

Graduate Program Calendar

Student Life and Community

Graduate school in MSE goes beyond the research lab. From peer mentorship to local outings in Raleigh, our active student body keeps our department connected.

Peer Mentorship Program

• First-Year Mentee Pairing: Starting grad school can be a transition. First-year MSE students can be paired with an experienced peer mentor to offer advice, guidance, and answer questions as you settle into the department.
• Involvement: Watch for the Peer Mentee Interest Form sent out during the first week of fall classes to get matched!

Student Organizations and Skill Building

Get involved, lead a team, or build cross-disciplinary research connections through our student organizations and outreach programs:

• MSE Graduate Student Association (GSA)
  • What it is: The primary student-led governing and social body for all MSE grad students.
  • What they do: Hosts social outings, seasonal celebrations, coffee hours, and advocates for graduate student needs to the university-wide GSA.
  • Leadership & Elections: Annual elections take place every May for key executive positions (President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Organizing Committee Members). Watch for nomination forms each spring to run or nominate a peer!
• Graduate Student Ambassadors
  • Represent NC State MSE to prospective students, host department tours during recruitment weekends, and help welcome incoming cohorts.
• Electrochemistry Club (ECS Student Chapter)
  • A community for students focused on energy storage, battery chemistry, electroanalytical methods, and corrosion research. Offers technical workshops and guest speakers.
• SciBridge Project
  • A hands-on international collaboration bridging science research and education between US and African universities. A great opportunity to develop science communication and leadership skills.

Upcoming Events

The MSE GSA and department regularly host trivia nights, casual get-togethers, seasonal galas, and game nights. Check out some of our signature events throughout the year:

Past Highlights

• Semester Kick-Off: Coffee and Cookies
• MSE GSA Outing: Bowling Night
• Halloween Party and Movie Night
• MSE Department Fall Celebration

Annual Traditions and Regular Outings

• MSE Winter Celebration: End-of-year gathering held at the James Hunt Library (Duke Energy Hall) to celebrate achievements and relax before the break.
• Board Game Nights at Gamers Geekery: Group meetups for board games, card games, and fun with carpool rides organized right from the EB1 Atrium.
• MSE Social Hour at Raleigh Beer Garden: Unwind with peers on the weekend in downtown Raleigh.
• GSA Charity Trivia Nights: Compete in campus-wide trivia competitions (like the Hurricane Helene Relief fundraiser in Witherspoon).
• Spring Masquerade and Cocktail Party: The annual All-Council Graduate Student Formal featuring dinner, music, and dancing with the wider NC State graduate community.

Stay Connected and Contact

Group / Role	Contact Email / Location	Purpose
MSE GSA Executive Board	[email protected]	Event ideas, GSA feedback, peer mentorship questions
GSA VP and University Rep	[email protected]	University GSA representation, carpool coordination
MSE Main Office	Engineering Building I (EB1)	Physical meeting space, key pickups, general support