New Student Information: Part-Time, Fall 2008
Important New Student Information
We are pleased that you will be joining the NC State MBA program this fall. The following information will be helpful as you start the program. Please note that attendance at orientation is expected of everyone and is critical for a smooth transition back to school.
New Student Online Chat
Registration and Tuition
Mandatory Orientation
Required Tests for Orientation
Parking
Laptop Requirement
Textbooks
New Student Survival Guide
MBA New Student Forum
Important Links
New Student Online Chat
New part-time admitted students are invited to join MBA admissions staff and fellow incoming students for an online chat. You may take this opportunity to ask questions about orientation and registration, as well as connect with other new students. You will receive a separate invitation by email soon with the chat access code and link.
The chat will be held on Thursday, July 17 from 12-1 pm EST.
Registration and Tuition
The MBA Program Office will register all incoming students for your first semester classes. You will register yourself for all subsequent semesters. The part-time student fall course schedule will be posted soon.
Tuition and Billing Information
For updated information on course times and professors, please visit the university's MyPack Portal online course schedule.
All students (Main Campus and RTP) will receive tuition bills via email. The Cashier's Office will be sending electronic bills on July 14 and July 23. The tuition payment will be due on August 1. The date you receive your E-bill will depend on when you were officially admitted by the Graduate School. Payment after the deadline results in course schedule cancellation. Please be sure to add e_bill@ncsu.edu to your list of trusted senders. You may also check your bill by logging in to MyPack Portal. To login, you'll need your Unity/User ID and password, which you may get from Carol Smith in the MBA Program office.
For additional information regarding tuition and e-bills, please see: Electronic Billing.
RTP Student Bill Pay Information
You may pay your tuition bill online by credit card (ePay). The University accepts Master Card or Amercian Express. However, Visa or Discover are not an acceptable method of payment. For more information, please see: Payment Options.
Please send payment to Cashier's Office, 1101 Pullen Hall, Box 7213, NCSU, Raleigh, NC 27695 and include your name and Social Security number. Please visit the Cashier's Office Page for more information regarding changes in tuition.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the MBA Program Office by e-mail or phone at 919.515.5584.
Orientation
ORIENTATION IS MANDATORY
Orientation will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2008 from 8:00am-5:00pm. The Part-time Orientation Schedule will be posted in the coming months.
Orientation is mandatory for all students and is critical for a smooth transition into the MBA program. Business casual attire is recommended. You will receive an MBA book bag at orientation, so you will not need to bring one.
Student ID Card:
As a courtesy, student ID pictures will be taken at orientation. The MBA Office will provide you with your student ID card after orientation. If you do not have your student ID picture taken at orientation, you will need to go to the AllCampus Card office and have your ID made. The AllCampus Card office is located in the West Dunn Building, which is located on the corner of Dan Allen Drive and Thurman Drive. The AllCampus Card office may be reached at 919.515.3090.
Immunization Record and Report of Medical History:
Part-time students are not required to submit the immunization record and report of medical history. If you receive an email requesting you complete this form, please notify the MBA Program.
Required Preparatory Courses
All students must complete a basic calculus course prior to beginning MBA coursework; however, you do not need to complete this course prior to submitting your application. If you have not taken calculus and have questions about what could will fulfill the requirement, please contact the MBA Program.
Required Tests for Orientation
Students starting in Fall 2008 should complete the tests by July 1, 2008. The results of these tests will be used to assist the MBA Staff in developing effective teams that will be used throughout your classes.
Test #1:
Short Form for the IPIP-NEO
After completing this 120 question survey, you will receive an overall score in each of the five areas (Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, and Openness to Experience). Be sure to save or write down your numerical score from each of the five areas, as you will not be able to access your score report after closing the page.
Test #2:
Humanmetrics Jung Typology Test (Similar to MBTI)
After completing this survey, write down your four-letter type.
Once you have completed the IPIP-NEO and the Jung Typology test, please Report your results.
Parking Permits
Part-time students do not need to purchase a parking permit, as the Dan Allen Parking Deck on main-campus is free after 5:00 p.m. Part-time students taking classes in RTP will not need a parking permit.
You may receive an automatic email from the Transportation Office stating that you will need to get a parking pass. You may disregard this email, as they send it out to all students, regardless of part-time status.
If you plan to park your car on campus occasionally between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., there is an hourly metered lot located in the bottom level of Dan Allen Parking Deck. However, if you do plan to be on campus on a regular basis from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., you will need a parking permit. To apply for your parking permit, you will need your student ID, Unity ID, and pin number, which you can get from Carol Smith, MBA student services assistant. You should apply as soon as possible, as parking permits sell out quickly.
- University Transportation Services - Student parking permit fees and information
- The Dan Allen Parking Deck is the closest parking area to the College of Management and requires a type "DD" pass. It is located on Dan Allen Drive just south of the Hillsborough Street-Dan Allen Drive intersection near Nelson Hall.
Laptop Requirement
The College of Management’s MBA program requires all students admitted to the program to own or have access to a laptop computer. For more information about minimum specifications and details on purchasing a laptop, please see:
NC State Computer Recommendations
Textbooks
Textbook orders are placed by each professor through the NC State Bookstore. Students should check with the University bookstore for the list of required books for each class. If the NC State Bookstore does not have the book order, your professor will inform you of the books you need to purchase by your first day of class.
Textbooks are available at the NC State Bookstore on campus (919.515.3119). Books may also be available at Addam's University Bookstore at 2109 Avent Ferry Road (919.832.9938), Pack Backers Bookstore at 2526 Hillsborough Street (919.832.9900), and through Internet sources.
New Student Survival Guide
Students who are new to NC State may want to read the New Student Survival Guide which includes information on additional orientation meetings for all NCSU students as well as tips on housing, the Raleigh area, and university resources.
MBA New Student Forum
In an effort to help incoming students get to know each other, we have created a forum just for new MBA students. Please check the forum often to meet incoming students and to see new topics posted. To access the forum, please visit: http://www.mbasa.org/smf/
The MBA office has generated a userid and password for each incoming student. If you have not received your login information, please email Jenny Person . Once you login, you will be able to post messages and take part in discussions with your future classmates. We encourage you to begin networking now!
Important Links
Please check out the MBA current students page regularly to learn of upcoming events and MBA program news. Check the College of Management page as well, to learn of college-wide news and events. You can learn about university-wide social, cultural and sports activities in the Student Life section of the university website. The college's Student Life section contains additional helpful links about Raleigh and the surrounding area.