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Pack Appreciation Day

Join us on Oct. 28, 2026.

Our eighth annual Pack Appreciation Day is Oct. 28, 2026. Whether you find us in Wolf Plaza or in one of our mobile Appreciation Stations, we want to bring the celebration to you!

Since 2019, our students have made Pack Appreciation Day a Red and White Week tradition. This day is all about philanthropy, community and the Pack.

No matter what you love about NC State — like working with a favorite professor, spending time on campus, performing in the band, knowing you can find support at the Pack Essentials Hub and more — each year, thousands of donors show up for YOU and what you care about most. 

That’s what it means to be a part of the Pack. On Oct. 28, you get to show up for them.

You can participate however you want! 

  • On Oct. 28, throughout Main Campus, be on the look out for our mobile Appreciation Stations (golf carts) packed with prizes. Play a game, learn about philanthropy and get your Pack Appreciation swag while it lasts — it’s fun, fast and keeps you moving to class!
  • From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., we’ll also be tabling at the Wolf Plaza. It’s the same setup as the Appreciation Stations, but extra bubbly thanks to our friends at Coca-Cola.
  • Two words: scavenger hunt (we’ve got you, Centennial Campus!). Follow @ncstate on Instagram for more details.
  • Throughout the day on Oct. 28, you can post your #PackAppreciation fill-in-the-blank on Instagram Stories. The  @ncstate Instagram account will have the template. Simply fill in your #PackAppreciation shoutout, and be entered to win some exclusive swag!

See you on Oct. 28! 

Revisit Past Pack Appreciation Days

Pack Appreciation Day 2025

Our seventh annual Pack Appreciation Day brought the fun across campus through our Appreciation Stations.

Former Chancellor Randy Woodson poses with a student near a sign that says "there's a place in the Pack for all of us -- thanks to you."

Pack Appreciation Day 2024

On our sixth annual Pack Appreciation Day, we celebrated all the ways philanthropy empowers every student to find their home in the Wolfpack.

Check out the day
close up of a student's message on a thank-you note

Pack Appreciation Day 2023

With three locations and numerous ways to get involved, hundreds of students made our fifth annual Pack Appreciation Day a success.

See the highlights
two students hold up a "We appreciate you sign" on Stafford Commons

Pack Appreciation Day 2022

In our biggest event to date, more than 2,500 students joined across three different location to celebrate philanthropy, community and the Pack.

Relive the day
two students pose with Mr Wuf on Stafford Commons during Pack Appreciation Day

Pack Appreciation Day 2021

We welcomed students back to Stafford Commons to celebrate how the Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign has made a positive impact on every part of NC State — and honor the people who have made it possible. More than 1,800 students joined us to share their appreciation with Wolfpack donors.

Watch how the day unfolded
Pack Appreciation Day 2020 lockup

Pack Appreciation Day 2020

In a year unlike any other, donors helped our Pack stay motivated, feel supported and — most importantly — continue their education. For 2020’s virtual Pack Appreciation Day, students from colleges and programs across the university sent in quotes and videos sharing their appreciation for all you make possible.

Check out their messages
Mr Wuf signs a thank you card on Pack Appreciation Day

Pack Appreciation Day 2019

On our first-ever Pack Appreciation Day, more than 1,500 students came down to Stafford Commons to learn about the impact of Philanthropy at NC State, write thank-you notes, record video messages and share their gratitude our donors on social media. We are filled with #PackAppreciation for the students who made the day a success.

Revisit the highlights