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For all Admissions inquiries, including questions about the admissions process, admission events, and deadlines, please email admissions@ncssm.edu or call 919-416-2850.
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.
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, and the application process, and take a tour of campus.
High School Open House Events
NCSSM-Morganton: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Registration is closed and has reached full capacity.
We regret that we cannot accept any additional guests for these events.
Middle School Open House Event
NCSSM-Morganton: Monday, November 11, 2024
Registration for each event will open exactly one month prior to the event date at noon.
Attend a UNC Partnership Event
Join NCSSM and UNC System Universities for Information Nights. Admissions Counselors from both institutions will be on hand to offer guidance with their various programs and give insights into the application process.
Click a link below to register for an event.
NCSSM & ECU
NCSSM & A&T
NCSSM & UNC Charlotte
NCSSM & UNC Wilmington
NCSSM & ECSU
NCSSM & UNC Pembroke
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.
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. All webinars take place on Thursdays at 6 p.m. unless otherwise specified.
To participate in a webinar, you must register for it. Registration is available up to one month before each webinar. After you have registered for the webinar, the webinar link will be provided a week before the event. Space is limited, so we recommend registering early! Video recordings for each webinar are available below after the event.
NCSSM offers financial assistance to students in need. Learn more about the different tiers of assistance, how and when to apply, and more.
NCSSM offers financial assistance to students in need. Learn more about the different tiers of assistance, how and when to apply, and more.
Wondering who your Admissions Representative is for your county? Applicants for the Class of 2026 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 2027 application.
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.
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!
Applying for Summer Ventures? Learn more about the Summer Ventures essay question.
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!
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.
Don’t miss your last chance to ask questions for the staff of Summer Ventures!
What happens after you click submit on your application? How do you submit transcripts and teacher/counselor evaluations? We’ll discuss this and more in this webinar. Admissions will answer questions submitted from Class of 2027 Applicants.
Join current students and get the inside scoop on what it’s like as a residential or online student at NCSSM!
View the NCSSM Viewbook
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 2027. 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 (Residential Applicants)
- Applicants for the Class of 2027 who apply to NCSSM residential campuses (Durham and/or Morganton) are required to take the NCSSM Math Assessment as part of their application.
- Applicants will register in their Blackbaud account to take the NCSSM Math Assessment on one of the following dates:
- NCSSM-Durham: February 15 or February 22
- NCSSM-Morganton: February 15 or February 22
NOTE: Applicants will receive information about registering for one of the assessment dates once the CFNC application process closes on January 5, 2025.
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, 2025.
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
Mattie Gaddy-Parks
Director of Admissions
Rob Andrews
Associate Director of Admissions
David Stevenson
Associate Director of Admissions
Jennifer Garrison
University Program Associate
Kinesha Harris
Admissions Counselor and Coordinator for Events and Campus Visitations
Tracy Poole
Admissions Counselor and Web-Based Media Specialist
For all Admissions inquiries, including questions about the admissions process, admission events, and deadlines, please email admissions@ncssm.edu or call 919-416-2850.