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Red and White Week

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

Wolfpack 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

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

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.

POV: It’s fall semester of 2022. You’ve just finished classes for the day. You walk through campus to enjoy the changing leaves on your way to the library. Then, you finish the day with a night game in Carter-Finley. Life is good. 🍂🙂‍↕️

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