Centennial Campus

Centennial Campus is NC State’s research campus in Raleigh, a working mix of university departments and outside partners sharing the same ground. Students and faculty sit alongside companies, government offices and nonprofits, which is the whole point of the place. The university describes it as somewhere ideas thrive and everyone is invited.

It links the university to Raleigh, the Research Triangle and the wider state. The campus also opens up to the public for events through the year, so it is worth a visit even if you have no business there.

What to know

• More than 70 industry, government and nonprofit partners are based here.
• Around 75 university centers, institutes and departments sit on the campus.
• Over 190 startup companies have been launched from the site.
• The annual 919 Day celebration brings music, local food and artisan vendors.
• Paddlesport rentals and sweet potato tastings have featured among campus programs.