Wolf Path Weekend
August 15th and 16th
Wolf Path Weekend is a welcoming kickoff experience designed for incoming first-year students at NC State who are following Jesus or curious about what that looks like at State. It’s a chance to form meaningful friendships and step into the vibrant Christian community on campus. Over the course of the weekend, students will grow closer through group games, “cabin” conversations, and daily gatherings that include worship and teaching rooted in Scripture.
Our heart is to invite first-year students into lasting friendships and to offer a compelling vision of following Jesus at NC State on the path of life (Psalm 16:11).
Parents, join us for a Welcome Lunch!
After move-in, we’d love for you to join your first-year student at the Study Center for a kickoff lunch as well as a few words from the Study Center director and a member of the NCSU faculty.
Friday, August 15th from 12 - 2pm
Have your child RSVP for you when they register!
Schedule Overview
Friday, August 15 – Day 1
12:00 –2:00 PM — Welcome Lunch (Students & Parents)
2:00 – 2:15 PM — Parent Goodbyes
2:15 – 2:45 PM — Intro Session
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Small Group Challenge
4:30 – 5:30 PM — Social Hour
5:30 – 6:45 PM — Dinner, Program, and Worship
6:45 – 7:15 PM — Speaker Session #1
7:15 – 8:00 PM — Small group discussions
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Nighttime Activities
Saturday, August 16 – Day 2
8:30 – 9:00 AM — Hot Breakfast with your Small Group
9:30 – 9:45 AM — Program and Worship
11:00 – 11:30 AM — Speaker Session #2
11:30 – 12:30 PM — Lunch and Topical Speaker Breakouts
12:30 – 1:15 PM — Small Group Discussions
1:15 – 3:00 PM — Large Group Game
3:00 – 3:30 PM — Closing Reflections & Prayer
Questions?
Inspired by programs like Carolina Way Camp and Summit (Formerly "Pre-School") at Wake Forest, we long for incoming first-year students to experience meaningful friendship and gain a holistic vision of following Jesus at NC State—loving Him with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength (Luke 10:27).
Why have a Wolf Path Weekend?
We will be primarily at the NC State Study Center (201 Brooks Ave and running around campus.
Where will it be?
Wolf Path Weekend is put on by the Study Center and its staff, with the help of incredible student interns and student staff who represent many campus ministries and local churches.
Who runs the Weekend?
NC State Move-In will be by appointment on August 14th - 16th. We suggest that you move in on Thursday the 14th or early on Friday the 15th in order to be ready for WPW! You can find more info on the Move-In process here: https://housing.dasa.ncsu.edu/assignments/move-in-information/
It’ll likely be your first weekend on campus - so we don’t want to take you away from your new home. You’ll spend tons of Friday and Saturday participating in WPW, but get to sleep in your own dorm each night.
When do I move-in? Can I sleep in my dorm?
This registration fee goes to help cover the some of the cost of 4 meals, your T-shirt, and all activities!
Wolf Path Early Bird Registration (before June 30, 2025) will be $74
Wolf Path Late Registration (after June 30, 2025) will be $83
How much does it cost?
Are there need-based scholarships available?
We do not want finances to prevent any student from registering for the Weekend, and we do have limited scholarships available. If you have significant financial need, please fill out a scholarship application instead of the standard registration form.
Have other questions? Reach out to Jordan Rustin
