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Thrive

Centennial Campus is a vibrant destination for innovation, learning, relaxation and fun.

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Find Your Place at Centennial

Centennial Campus is more than a collection of buildings. Itโ€™s a place to gather, move, learn, eat, explore and spend time with the people around you. With year-round programs and events featuring live music, research talks, panel discussions, free yoga and hikes in Lake Raleigh woods, every visit offers a new way to thrive.

Explore Programs and Events

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View Our Guide

Discover what’s happening on Centennial in our seasonal program guide.

Request a Space

Use our request form to start planning your next gathering on Centennial Campus.

Explore Centennial

The Corner

Catch an event at this open-air space โ€” or drop by to hang out or eat lunch.
Two women paddling kayaks on Lake Raleigh.

Lake Raleigh Recreation Area

Explore the 75-acre lake and surrounding hiking and biking trails.
The sun sets on Centennial Campus behind the Hunt Library and the Reds and Whites art installation on the Engineering Oval.

Reds and Whites

Discover a work of public art created by renowned sculptor Larry Bell.

Where You Want to Be

If you want to be in the middle of it all โ€” without feeling like you’re in the middle of it all โ€” 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 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.

Need a Break?

Centennial Campus features a variety of options for you to kick back, relax and connect with friends โ€” old and new.

Grab a Bite

  • The Terrace Grille at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course is a great weekday lunch destination with one of the best views of Downtown Raleigh.
  • 321 Coffee, an alumni-owned business that employs people with intellectual and developmental 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.

Get Moving

  • Lonnie Poole Golf Course
    • With breathtaking views of the Raleigh skyline, Lonnie Poole Golf Course is the only collegiate golf course designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer.
  • Greenway Gear Collective
    • Rent a bike, get a quick tune-up or find the support you need to explore Centennial on two wheels.
  • Frog Hollow Outdoors
    • Get out on the water with kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals available right on Lake Raleigh.
  • Centennial Disc Golf Course
    • Play a casual round or sharpen your skills on Centennialโ€™s on-campus disc golf course.
  • Capital Area Greenway
    • Walk, run or ride along the Capital Area Greenway, with easy connections from Centennial to miles of Raleigh trails.

Get Social

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Great Music. Great Company. Golden hour at The Corner. ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŒž

Artist Notes continues with FREE nights of music and storytelling at NC State Centennial Campus.

Save the date for our last two concerts of the series:

Friday, July 24: IAMDYNAMITE (@iamdynamiteband )
Opening Act: Rich Richards
Food Truck: Kao Thai

Friday, August 7: Joseph Terrell of Mipso (@mipso)
Opening Act: Emily Burdette
Food Truck: Blue Window

โฐ Gates open at 6:30, music starts at 7 p.m.
๐Ÿ“The Corner is located at 941 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ The event is FREE and so is parking

For more details and FAQs, visit the link in our bio or go.ncsu.edu/CampusConcerts26

Artist Notes is presented by That Station and Lincoln Theatre.

Be sure to check back for MORE live music events coming to The Corner this year.

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โ„น๏ธ: A photo strip with images of musicians and outdoor concert attendees slowly scrolls up before panning to a bold text callout that says "See you at The Corner." An acoustic funk rock track plays in the background.

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Great Music. Great Company. Golden hour at The Corner. ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŒž Artist Notes continues with FREE nights of music and storytelling at NC State Centennial Campus. Save the date for our last two concerts of the series: Friday, July 24: IAMDYNAMITE (@iamdynamiteband ) Opening Act: Rich Richards Food Truck: Kao Thai Friday, August 7: Joseph Terrell of Mipso (@mipso) Opening Act: Emily Burdette Food Truck: Blue Window โฐ Gates open at 6:30, music starts at 7 p.m. ๐Ÿ“The Corner is located at 941 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606 ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ The event is FREE and so is parking For more details and FAQs, visit the link in our bio or go.ncsu.edu/CampusConcerts26 Artist Notes is presented by That Station and Lincoln Theatre. Be sure to check back for MORE live music events coming to The Corner this year. - - - โ„น๏ธ: A photo strip with images of musicians and outdoor concert attendees slowly scrolls up before panning to a bold text callout that says "See you at The Corner." An acoustic funk rock track plays in the background.

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