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College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of English

Academic Advising

The advising page will help acquaint you with the advising process. Students can find contact information, helpful links and instructions to facilitate advising appointments. For students new to the department, these pages can help you plan your first semester at NC State.

Once admitted to the Department of English, students are assigned an advisor based on their chosen concentration. Your assigned advisor can be found in the MyPack portal, at the top left side of your degree audit. Your advisor is here to help you with your academic progress.

Click on your concentration below to see contact information for your advisor. Once you are enrolled as an NC State student, you can schedule an appointment with your advisor anytime by utilizing the Student Success GPS platform. 

Departmental Contacts

Chelsea Krieg
Tompkins Hall, G127
cekrieg@ncsu.edu

Elizabeth Wagner
Tompkins Hall, G105B
eawagne2@ncsu.edu

Gene Melton
Tompkins Hall, G128
hgmelton@ncsu.edu

Christin Phelps
Tompkins Hall, G105C
caphelps@ncsu.edu

Rebecca De Haas
Tompkins Hall
rldehaas@ncsu.edu

Christin Phelps
Tompkins Hall, G105C
caphelps@ncsu.edu

Gene Melton
Tompkins Hall, G128
hgmelton@ncsu.edu

Jeffrey Reaser
Tompkins Hall, 243
jlreaser@ncsu.edu

Jeffrey Reaser 
Tompkins Hall, 243
jlreaser@ncsu.edu

Freshmen Advising Resources

The Office of New Student Programs welcomes you to NC State University, a community of achievers rich in tradition and academic excellence. To assist you in becoming a part of this community, we invite you to attend a First-Year Student Orientation session.

Visit the First-Year Summer Orientation website for a complete overview of your next steps (after paying your Advanced Enrollment Deposit confirming your attendance at NC State).

As a new student, you probably have lots of questions about where to go to find the resources and information you need about living and learning at NC State. The New Student Checklist will help you on your path to becoming the newest member of the Wolfpack family.

Registering for classes as a Freshmen

It is recommended that you register for 15-16 credit hours, unless you anticipate a demanding work schedule or other time-consuming activities. 12 credit hours is considered full-time for financial aid, parking stickers, dorm rooms, health insurance and tax deductions (if your parents are claiming you as a dependent).

All freshmen are required to take ENG 101. For information about placing out of Freshmen English visit the First-Year Writing Program website.

All students at NC State must demonstrate competency at the Elementary II level in a foreign language (FL* 201 for English Majors) as a requirement for graduation. Students who do not meet the proficiency requirement as determined by a review of the student’s high school record by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions – two years of high school study of the same language with a grade of ‘C’ or better in each of the two years – must take a placement test. Visit the Foreign Language Placement Tests website for additional information about completing this requirement. 

To start, select courses that will satisfy your general education requirements. You can find these requirements on your degree audit via MyPack. We generally encourage students to put together a balanced schedule including courses from at least four different disciplines which consist of different types of assignments. For example, avoid registering for more numerous literature courses in a single semester, otherwise your work load will consist of a high-volume of reading assignments. If you are uncertain, reach out to your advisor. 

It is a good idea to try to take at least one lab science or one elective science lecture in your freshmen year. If you do not have a strong science background, some courses (e.g. BIO 105 and 106) are specifically designed for non-science majors. These are often better choices than CH 101 or 102, or BIO 181. Earth Science courses (MEA) are also popular choices. 

Suggested math courses for English majors include MA 103A, 105, and 107. MA 103A is geared especially towards students in the Humanities. 

These are small classes restricted for freshmen only. It is highly recommended that you try to get into one of these classes. 

Student Responsibilities

  •  You are responsible for making an appointment with your advisor during the advising period (the week after the course schedule is published on the Academic Calendar).  You cannot register for classes until your advisor releases the advising hold on your account. You can make an appointment anytime by utilizing the Student Success GPS platform. 
  •  You are responsible for filling out your planner in MyPack so that your advisor can approve it. 
  •  You are responsible for completing graduation paperwork in the first week of the semester in which you plan to graduate. 

Arrange to meet with your advisor at least once per semester. You advisor can also:

  • Answer questions about career paths.
  • Provide guidance on your concentration and courses.
  • Review your progress towards your degree. 
  • Be a resource when you’re experiencing academic difficulties. 

Resources

  • Academic Calendar: View important semester dates, enrollment and drop deadlines, break schedules and school holidays.
  • Degree Requirements: View the full list of courses that count towards the completion of your degree.
  • Semester-by-Semester Plans: View a hypothetical schedule to help guide your course choices.

Foreign Language Placement Exam

All students at NC State must demonstrate competency at the Elementary II level in a foreign language (FL* 201 for English Majors) as a requirement for graduation. Students who do not meet the proficiency requirement as determined by a review of the student’s high school record by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions – two years of high school study of the same language with a grade of ‘C’ or better in each of the two years – must take a placement test.

More Placement Exam Info

Graduation Paperwork 

In addition to the University’s Graduation Application, the Department of English has its own processes to ensure successful degree conferral. You will receive a checklist from your advisor at the beginning of your final semester which will outline the Department’s needs. This may entail a survey, submission of a high-level paper in your concentration, etc. and is subject to change. Contact undergrad-english@ncsu.edu if you have any questions. 

Transfer Student Advising Resources

As a new student, you probably have many questions about where to go to find the resources and information you need about living and learning at NC State. The New Student Checklist will help you start on the path to becoming the newest member of the Wolfpack family.

You must submit an official final transcript from all institutions you attended prior to enrolling at NC State. Final transcripts should display letter grades in all courses and the conferred degree (if applicable). Final acceptance is contingent on your maintaining a level of academic performance that is equal to or better than your previous academic record. Failure to submit an official final transcript will cancel your enrollment. 

Mail transcripts to:

NC State Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Campus Box 7103
Raleigh, NC 27695-7103

Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) 

Under the provisions of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, students who transfer to a UNC system university after completing an AA/AS degree or the general education core with a grade of ‘C’ or better in each course at an NC Community College, should be considered to have completed their general education requirements at the university. Students eligible for the CAA will have the “GEP Met Through NC CAA” note at the top of their degree audit.

All students at NC State must demonstrate competency at the Elementary II level in a foreign language (FL* 201 for English Majors) as a requirement for graduation. Students who do not meet the proficiency requirement as determined by a review of the student’s high school record by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions – two years of high school study of the same language with a grade of ‘C’ or better in each of the two years – must take a placement test.

FAQ about placement test

The Office of New Student Programs welcomes you to NC State University, a community of achievers rich in tradition and academic excellence. To assist you in becoming a part of this community, we invite you to attend a Transfer Orientation session. This orientation is mandatory for all transfer and newly matriculated degree-seeking students. 

After paying your Advanced Enrollment Deposit to confirm your attendance, visit the Transfer Orientation website for a complete overview of your next steps. 

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