Thrive
Centennial Campus is for everyone: a destination for innovation, adventure, learning, relaxation and fun.
It’s All Happening on Centennial
Our dedicated Centennial Campus Placemaking team creates or curates a host of free, fun programs and events for the NC State Wolfpack and any friends who come to visit. Welcome to a vibrant hub for community, recreation and discovery — one that connects the academy to the people it serves.
We’ve made a place for students, kids and families, faculty, young professionals, retirees and everyone else. With year-round events and programming — including outdoor movies and concerts, food truck rodeos, research talks, races, skills classes and more — every visit is different, and you’ll find countless ways to thrive here.
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Where You Want to Be
If you want to be in the middle of it all — without feeling like you’re in the middle of it all — come to Centennial.
We’re an urban oasis close to everything Raleigh has to offer, including the city’s vibrant downtown, Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Dorothea Dix Park, the State Farmers Market and major highways. And we’re minutes away from all the beloved landmarks, academic buildings, athletic facilities and other amenities on the rest of NC State’s campus.
You may discover you like it here so much that you never want to leave. If so, you can make one of our corporate partners or office spaces your work home. Or you can make one of our apartment, townhome or condo communities your next home sweet home.
What will you do on Centennial?
Lonnie Poole Golf Course
Services on Centennial
Centennial Campus features a variety of dining, retail, recreation and conference options.
NC State Dining Options
- The Oval Food Hall at Wolf Ridge Apartments offers a diverse range of dining choices in a modern food court setting. It also has a private dining space that can be reserved at no additional charge when purchasing food at the Oval.
- The Common Grounds Café + Market in Hunt Library feature Caribou beverages, fresh baked pastries, sandwiches, pastas, salads and more.
- Port City Java is located in Engineering Building II, featuring PCJ coffee, smoothies and teas, as well as an array of pastries, sandwiches and wraps.
- Social Fabric in the College of Textiles serves Starbucks beverages and a line of fresh bakery items, bottled beverages, sandwiches, wraps, pasta, salads and snacks.
- The Terrace Grille at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course is a great weekday lunch destination with one of the best views of Downtown Raleigh.
All NC State Dining locations accept the student meal plan and NC State faculty and staff payroll deduction. Visit the NC State Dining website for menus, hours of operation and more.
Other Dining Options
In addition to NC State Dining, there are several other food and beverage offerings on Centennial Campus.
- 321 Coffee, an alumni-owned business that employs people with intellectual and development disabilities, serves coffee, sandwiches and baked goods in the Venture Center.
- Lakeside Kitchen at the Park Alumni Center offers Southern fusion with a view of Lake Raleigh.
- Flask & Beaker at the Stateview Hotel offers private dining and cocktails.
- A variety of food trucks operate in front of Venture II at lunchtime on weekdays.
Retail and Recreation
- Centennial features a smaller version of the main campus Wolfpack Outfitters store, offering NC State apparel and gifts, school supplies, beverages and snacks.
- The Lonnie Poole Golf Course is the only collegiate golf course in the world designed by Arnold Palmer. Lessons, club fittings, a golf shop, restaurant and meeting or event space are also available.
50+ Food Trucks
Delicious food options abound all year long on Centennial.
