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Thank you for coming home

Red and white looks great on you

The Pack is Getting Back Together
October 25-November 1, 2026

It wouldn’t be the same without you.

Red and White Week will be here before you know it. The stage has been set with the big game scheduled for Saturday, October 31. Get ready to come together to celebrate the traditions that shaped us, the people who’ve walked alongside us and the momentum that continues to move NC State forward. That’s the thing about being part of the Wolfpack. It stays with you. Long after roommates became lifelong friends. Long after the last class. Long after you’ve taken your next steps.

We can’t wait to see you!

A Red and White Week Retrospective

It’s a tradition that unites generations of the Wolfpack. Red and White Week has evolved through the years while holding fast to its roots.

Take a look through the years

"Welcome Alumni" tent at 2011 Homecoming Tailgate

Wolpack 2025 Pics

Red and White look great on you!

We captured the best moments of the week. Take a look back at the Wolfpack celebration that lit up the week.

Flip through the photos

Alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends are invited to fill the week with Pack pride. Check back – we’re continually adding new content.

Red and White 2025 Week Recap

See how you helped Light It Red

Stay Connected

A Beginner’s Guide to Red and White Week 2025

If you’re new to the Wolfpack, or newly excited to get involved, allow us to introduce you to our favorite week of the year.

Lighting It Red

Do you know why we light the Memorial Belltower red? From athletics wins to faculty achievements, it’s how we celebrate our Pack’s proudest moments.

See the history

A Wolfpack Quiz Just for You

What’s your place in the Pack? From your favorite place on campus to your favorite tradition. Take our NC State-themed quiz to find out and then share on social.

Take the quiz

Wolfpack Family Party Pack

Can’t make it to campus for Red and White Week? We’ve created something for alumni to celebrate where they are. We have kids’ activity and coloring pages, pumpkin carving stencils and decor you can print for your party. Get the party started!

Get the kit

Spotify Playlist

Inspired by Red, White and the Wolfpack, the Red and White Week playlist will fuel your NC State pride and get you ready for game day.

Get inspired

Student Alumni Association

For NC State’s Student Alumni Association, balancing time-honored traditions while looking to the future is at the heart of Red and White Week, the university’s annual homecoming celebration.

Learn about the traditions

Follow Red and White Week

Watch how the week unfolded across social media, and prepare to join in next year’s celebration using #NCStateRedWhite. See what’s happening.

Nationwide impacts that are out of this world. 📈🇺🇸

NC State invented rock-and-roll’s most important instrument, reduced global flatulence and saved Twinkies. As the U.S. celebrates 250 years, see how NC State has made meaningful impacts on American lives.

🔗 Read the entire list at ncsu.edu.

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Nationwide impacts that are out of this world. 📈🇺🇸

NC State invented rock-and-roll’s most important instrument, reduced global flatulence and saved Twinkies. As the U.S. celebrates 250 years, see how NC State has made meaningful impacts on American lives.

🔗 Read the entire list at ncsu.edu.

Daily specials always include family and community at alumnus Henri Luna’s Sampson County restaurants. With his degree from @ncstatepoole, he made his family’s dream of owning their own businesses a reality.

“My mom just heard that people who go to NC State had better futures,” said Luna. “For me, it was not just a school. NC State gave me the possibility of making this restaurant successful and giving my family a different way of life.”

✍️🔗 Read the cover story of the latest issue of #NCStateMag at magazine.ncsu.edu. Link in bio.

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Daily specials always include family and community at alumnus Henri Luna’s Sampson County restaurants. With his degree from @ncstatepoole, he made his family’s dream of owning their own businesses a reality.

“My mom just heard that people who go to NC State had better futures,” said Luna. “For me, it was not just a school. NC State gave me the possibility of making this restaurant successful and giving my family a different way of life.”

✍️🔗 Read the cover story of the latest issue of #NCStateMag at magazine.ncsu.edu. Link in bio.

Wolves are stronger with their Pack. 🐺🐾 Happy Father`s Day to all of our NC State dads.

"Sharing this moment with my family was exhilarating. Having them alongside me throughout the journey made completing my degree feel even more meaningful. It was rewarding to see them take part in traditions and experiences that I had previously gone through on my own, which made the accomplishment feel shared rather than individual." — Scott Rietvelt `26

📸 @stephaniemarieimagery

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Wolves are stronger with their Pack. 🐺🐾 Happy Father's Day to all of our NC State dads.

"Sharing this moment with my family was exhilarating. Having them alongside me throughout the journey made completing my degree feel even more meaningful. It was rewarding to see them take part in traditions and experiences that I had previously gone through on my own, which made the accomplishment feel shared rather than individual." — Scott Rietvelt '26

📸 @stephaniemarieimagery

Our newest members of the Pack deserve a little head start. 🙂‍↕️ Orientation is the perfect opportunity to kick off your NC State Bucket List. Here are a few ways you can get started:

• Take a photo with Mr. and Ms. Wuf
• Grab a scoop of Howling Cow ice cream
• Paint the Free Expression Tunnel
• Meet Chancellor Howell
• Ride the Wolfline
• Visit NC State’s Hallowed Places
• Read an issue of the Technician or Nubian Message (available online during the summer)

🔗 Download your bucket list poster at ncsu.edu or at the link in our bio.

Welcome to campus, #NCState30!