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Computer Science Graduate Program

Resources for Students (On- and Off-Campus)

PACK Essentials

NC State and campus partners have developed many programs to support students in need of food, housing, financial, and educational security. Links to these programs are found here.

Ombuds Services

If you have a need but do not know where to look for help, Student Ombuds Services is a confidential, informal, impartial, and independent resource that assists students in resolving problems related to their academic, personal, interpersonal or organizational experiences on campus. Information about their office is found here. Face-to-face appointments can be scheduled by calling 919-513-3401 or you can leave a confidential voicemail by calling 919-513-0235. You can email the Student Ombuds directly at student-ombuds@ncsu.edu.

Military Students, Veterans and Their Dependents

Most military students are eligible for government assistance through the Military Tuition Assistance Program. The NC State Veterans’ Education Office also supports student veterans and veterans’ dependents in applying for and managing their VA Education Benefits/GI Bill. Other support services are available through the on-campus Military and Veterans Resource Center.

VA Disability Calculator – veteransguide.org/va-disability-calculator/

VA Disability Appeals – veteransguide.org/va-disability/appeals/

Financial

There is a financial resources page here.

The Student Emergency Fund is available for certain emergencies.

A list of grant programs offered by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.

The Department has a listing of fellowships for Computer Science students.

Many students seek part-time work on campus. These positions are certainly a great way to earn some extra cash in an environment that understands you need to be a student first, and an employee second. You can find opportunities for on-campus work in a few locations.

  • NC State job postings: filter by vacancy type “temp”
  • ePACK: search jobs in ePACK by position type of “student employment” and “part-time”

The CSC Career Services Office services are available to all Computer Science graduate students.

Disabilities

The Disability Resource Office provides short- and long-term assistance to students with mental and/or physical disabilities. Accommodations for conditions such as learning disabilities, ADHD, and test anxiety may be requested. Their office is in the University College Commons.

Counseling

The NC State Counseling Center provides free and confidential counseling. Their office on Main Campus is on the second floor of the Student Health Center at 2815 Cates Avenue at Dan Allen Drive, but they do offer appointments on Centennial Campus as well. On their website, the Services and Resources tabs are where you can find the most information about what is available. Their phone number is 919-515-2423. For after-hours emergencies, call 919-515-2423, select option 2, and speak to the counselor on call.

Health & Wellness

Support to help you maintain your well-being.

Make the most of your time at NC State by exploring opportunities to get involved.

Protect the PACK

Protect yourself. Protect your friends. Protect the Pack.

On-campus resources for alcohol and substance abuse, crime prevention, discrimination and harassment, mental health and wellness, and sexual assault are available here.

Off-Campus Resources

National Suicide Hotline:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 800-273-8255 24/7 for emotional distress or suicidal crisis. Call, text or chat 988 to be connected to trained counselors who will listen, understand how your problems are affecting you, provide support, and connect you to resources if necessary.

Psychiatric Emergencies:

  • Wake County Mobile Crisis Management, Mobile Crisis Team provided by Therapeutic Alternatives 877-626-1772. The Mobile Crisis Team is available anytime – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – to respond to urgent situations.
  • Wake County Crisis and Assessment, Walk-In Services. 984-974-4800, 107 Sunnybrook Road in Raleigh. WakeBrook handles mental health, substance abuse disorders and behavioral health emergencies in Wake County 24/7.
  • Holly Hill Response Line, offers telephone evaluation, 919-250-7000.

Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence:

  • InterAct of Wake County and the Solace Center: 919-828-3005, 1012 Oberlin Road in Raleigh. Provides 24-hour crisis lines for survivors of sexual assault or domestic violence (Spanish-speaking counselors available), community-based services and resources for survivors of sexual assault or domestic violence, and offers sexual assault forensic evidence exam (aka “rape kit”) via the Solace Center at 919-828-3067.
  • Kiran, Inc: Call 877-625-4726 for 24-hour, round-the-clock, confidential assistance from one of the intensively trained crisis counselors. Located at 1012 Oberlin Road in Raleigh. Non-profit organization that serves and empowers South Asian victims of domestic violence originating from the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Provides safety planning, translation assistance, resource referrals, secondary family services and client advocacy.

LGBT Center of Raleigh: 919-832-4484, 324 South Harrington Street in Raleigh. Offers programs, events and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Triangle residents and their allies.

Women’s Center of Wake County: 919-829-3711, 400 S. West St in Raleigh (one block from campus). Offers crisis intervention, case management, financial assistance, and assistance with basic needs (food, clothing, shelter, phone service) for women in the Triangle area.