NCSU Academic Enrichment Opportunities Program
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NCSU: Academic Enrichment Opportunities Program (AEO)
- Scroll down to "Current High School Students” and then to the bottom of the page for additional steps.
Current High School Students
The Academic Enrichment Opportunities Program (AEO) is available for current high school students that meet certain criteria:
- Must have exhausted all course options available at your high school
- Cumulative weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher. Transcripts and standardized test scores (e.g. SAT, ACT) consistent with students entering the university’s freshman class may be required.
- Junior or senior standing, or rising junior or senior
- Must receive written permission from their school principal; details are included within the online application
- On track to graduate on time
Important Dates & Deadlines
AEO at NC State admits students on a year-round basis, making it convenient for students to start their journey when it’s the right time for them.
Enrollment Term Application Opens Application Deadline Summer I 2026 * August 25, 2025 May 18, 2026 Summer II 2026 August 25, 2025 June 25, 2026 Fall 2026 January 19, 2026 August 13, 2026 Spring 2027 August 24, 2026 January 7, 2027 * Summer I includes Maymester (3-Week) and Summer 10-Week Courses
Complete the Six-Step Application Process
