Application Information
Please be aware that the North Carolina State University Graduate School no longer accepts paper applications. Applicants may access the online application tool via the NC State Graduate School.
The Graduate School strongly encourages applicants to submit all materials (except transcripts) through the online application system. Official transcripts must be sent directly to the NC State Graduate School Admissions Office at the address shown below. Letters of recommendation should also be submitted electronically by the recommender via the online tool when possible. If necessary, offline paper recommendations may be mailed directly to the Economics Graduate Program office at Campus Box 8110, NC State University, Raleigh, N.C. 27695-8110. Please note that all other components of the application including the personal statement must be submitted online. Materials such as resumes, writing samples, etc. are not factored into the admissions decision.
All application fees are totally non-refundable.
The Graduate School
North Carolina State University
1575 Varsity Drive
Flex Lab, Module 6
Campus Box 7102
Raleigh, NC 27695-7102
Application Deadlines
| Term | U.S. Applicants | International Applicants |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | June 25 | March 1 |
| Spring | November 25 | July 15 |
| Summer | March 25 | December 15 |
For consideration for financial aid:
Please submit GRE scores and application by the first week of February.
Institution Codes
North Carolina State University: 5496
Department of Economics or Department of Agriculture and Resource
Economics: 1801

