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LGBTQ Pride Center

Pride Symposium

Fall 2026 Pride Symposium | August 22, 2026

Pride Symposium is a 1-day welcome and community-building experience designed to provide incoming students with information about the LGBTQ Pride Center, annual events, and ways to get involved. Students will learn about LGBTQ+ student organizations on campus, opportunities to volunteer through the Pride Center and the LGBTQ+ resources in the local community.

Incoming students will get a chance to connect with each other and hear from returning students about what it’s like to be LGBTQ+ at NC State. This annual event is a great way for students to create community, learn about campus resources, enjoy free food, and have some fun.

Who: All first-year and transfer students joining the on-campus Wolfpack experience

What: A Wolfpack Welcome Week event to help you get connected with the LGBTQ+ community and resources at NC State

When: August 22, 2026

Where: NC State Campus (Talley Student Union)

*NOTE: Fall 2026 Pride Symposium registration will open at a later date, TBA. Stay tuned.

FAQ’s

When is the Symposium?
Pride Symposium is hosted the weekend after the start of each semester, in August. In 2026, the date is August 22.

Is there a fee for the Symposium?
Students are able to attend the symposium at no cost.

How long is the symposium?
Pride Symposium takes place over one day!

What should I bring to the Pride Symposium?
Any necessary materials are provided as a part of registration.

What if I have a scheduling conflict during the Symposium?
Due to the immersive nature of Pride Symposium, we heavily encourage students to commit to the full Symposium day. Students with scheduling conflicts should reach out to the Pride Center for any potential accommodations, at pridecenter@ncsu.edu.

Resources

As you begin your transition to NC State, here are some key resources that we believe would be helpful for your journey.