Nano -Science and Technology

The Center for Advanced Self-Powered Systems of Integrated Sensors and Technologies (ASSIST) is offering a minor in Nano-Science and Technology for any student enrolled in an engineering curriculum. Students will be trained in the fundamentals of nano-scale materials, devices, and systems for a broad variety of applications. This is a multidisciplinary program consisting of courses from a variety of engineering disciplines. Completion of this minor will prepare undergraduate students for the global workforce by combining technical training in nano-science and technology with diversity awareness, engineering ethics, and an understanding of global issues in science and technology.

Admissions and Certification of Minor

To be admitted to the program, a student must have a GPA of at least 2.0. Application for admission to any University minor program is now available via MyPack Portal. Admission will be based upon the student's academic record, and in most cases no longer requires departmental review. To apply to Add a Minor, go to: https://go.ncsu.edu/minor_coda.

The program administrator will oversee admission to, and certify completion of the minor program. Prior to admission, qualified students will meet with the program administrator. During this meeting a plan of work for the minor detailing which courses will be taken each semester will be designed and signed by the student. Students will then be required to consult with the program administrator during each registration period to ensure satisfactory progress. All courses counted for the minor must be completed with a grade of "C-" or better. Students may not take minor coursework on a credit only (pass/fail) or S/U basis.  The program administrator will verify that all requirements have been met, and certify the minor prior to graduation. The minor must be completed no later than the semester in which the student expects to graduate from his or her degree program. Paperwork for certification should be completed no later than during the registration period for the student's final semester at N.C. State.

Contact Person

Elena Nicolescu Veety
Education Director of the ASSIST Center
Monteith Engineering Res. Ctr. 218-D
Campus Box 7911
919.513.0178
[email protected]

Effective date: 1/2013
SIS Code: 14NSTM

Applicants attending school outside the U.S. must submit the following materials to complete their application:

• Official secondary school transcripts and English translations
• Proof of English Proficiency
• Proof of Financial Ability
• Optional SAT or ACT scores

Applicants attending school in the U.S. must submit the following materials to complete their application:

• Official high school transcripts
• Proof of English Proficiency
• Proof of Financial Ability (for F-1 or J-1 students)
• Optional SAT or ACT scores

Choose to apply through one of our two applications – we do not have a preference which application you choose. A non-refundable application fee of $100 is required, and application fee waivers are not accepted.

• Common App
• Coalition on Scoir