Ways to Learn More

Contact Us

For all Admissions inquiries, including questions about the admissions process, admission events, and deadlines, please email admissions@ncssm.edu or call 919-416-2850 (Durham) or 828-347-9120 (Morganton).

Attend an Open House

NCSSM will host two Open House events for 9th and 10th-grade students and one Middle School Open House for 6th-8th graders. Open Houses serve as an opportunity for prospective applicants and families to hear information about the institution, the programs we offer, the application process, and take a tour of campus.

High School Open House Events
NCSSM-Durham: Saturday, October 24, 2026
NCSSM-Morganton: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Middle School Open House Events
NCSSM-Morganton: Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Take a Campus Tour

Tours are offered Tuesdays through Fridays on normal school days. Find more information about tours of our Durham and Morganton campuses here

Please submit your tour request two weeks in advance of your desired tour date to ensure tour availability.


Attend a Presentation in Your Area

Admissions representatives will conduct presentations across the state of North Carolina from September to December. Use this link to see if your county will host a presentation this fall. To see your admissions representative, use the map above to click on your county. 

Please note that presentations at schools are not open to the public. Students in attendance must be enrolled at the hosting school.

Middle and High School Administrators:

Request an admissions presentation for your students here. This request form is for school groups and community-based organizations only. Individuals can request information by signing up for our mailing list

Watch an Admissions Webinar

These webinars are designed to give you an opportunity to learn more about NCSSM, the various programs we offer, and the application process without having to travel to our campus. 

Wondering who your Admissions Representative is for your county? Applicants for the Class of 2028 are invited to view the pre-recorded message from each of the Office of Admissions representatives and gain information about the counties they cover. Registration for this event is not required.

NCSSM is one school with many options. Participants will gain insight into NCSSM Residential, Online, and Summer programs available for students across the state of North Carolina. In addition, we will discuss some of the requirements for submitting an application.

The NCSSM application process consists of several steps. Admissions Counselors will guide participants through key portions of the process, leaving them feeling more confident about the Class of 2028 application.

An important part of applying to NCSSM is writing your application essays. In this webinar, we will discuss the essay questions that are found on the application, how they fit into the overall selection process, as well as some tips on how to write powerful essays that help you stand out!

Haven’t hit the submit button yet? Wondering what you should list for talents, hobbies, and interests? Having trouble staying under 2,000 characters? Join your NCSSM Admissions team to ask those last-minute questions before the January 5 application deadline. Find out helpful last-minute tips and get answers to those questions before your time runs out. Finish your application with confidence and hit the submit button!

Join current students and get the inside scoop on what it’s like as a residential or online student at NCSSM!

Summer Ventures isn’t your average summer experience. Good thing, because you’re not average. But what’s actually different about Summer Ventures? Join us for this webinar to learn more about the unique, hands-on classes, the independent, self-directed research components, and the incredible opportunities to learn with university faculty in UNC campus labs and facilities.

Summer Ventures isn’t your average summer experience. Good thing, because you’re not average. But what’s actually different about Summer Ventures? Join us for this webinar to learn more about the unique, hands-on classes, the independent, self-directed research components, and the incredible opportunities to learn with university faculty in UNC campus labs and facilities.

Summer Ventures isn’t your average summer experience. Good thing, because you’re not average. But what’s actually different about Summer Ventures? Join us for this webinar to learn more about the unique, hands-on classes, the independent, self-directed research components, and the incredible opportunities to learn with university faculty in UNC campus labs and facilities.

In Summer Ventures, you’ll be immersed in STEM research, working with university faculty throughout the four-week program. Be part of a community with peers from around the state as you engage in research and enrichment on a college campus. Want to learn more about the day in the life of a Summer Ventures student? Join us for this webinar to learn more about the structure of classes, enrichment classes, field trips, and the campus experience that makes up life at Summer Ventures.

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Standardized Testing (SAT and/or ACT) Waived

The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics will not require or accept standardized tests (SAT, ACT, etc.) for the Class of 2029. The Office of Admissions will not accept any score reports as part of the application process.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admissions, admissions@ncssm.edu.

NCSSM Math Assessment/Discovery Day (Residential Applicants)

NOTE: Applicants will receive information about registering for one of the assessment dates once the CFNC application process closes on January 5, 2027.

Discovery Day (Online Applicants)

The sessions are for applicants who only submit an application for the Online program or select the Online program as their first preference. Discovery Days are hosted virtually using Zoom. Registration links will be sent to applicants after the CFNC application process closes on January 5, 2027.

Thank you for your interest in NCSSM and for visiting our admissions page. Our admissions team and all of us at NCSSM look forward to working with you.

—Todd Roberts, NCSSM Chancellor

NCSSM Admissions Team

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Mattie Gaddy-Parks

Director of Admissions

Rob Andrews

Associate Director of Admissions

David Stevenson

Associate Director of Admissions

Kinesha Harris

Admissions Counselor and Coordinator for Events and Campus Visitations

Kiana Washburn

Admissions Counselor and Retention and Summer Programs Liaison

Jennifer Garrison

University Program Associate

Tracy Poole

University Program Associate and Web-Based Media Specialist

Grant Harrison

Data Management and Technical Support Lead

For all Admissions inquiries, including questions about the admissions process, admission events, and deadlines, please email admissions@ncssm.edu or call 919-416-2850 (Durham) or 828-347-9120 (Morganton).