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Get a University URL

NC State has implemented a Third-Level URL Naming Standard for campus. Request a URL and learn more.

Design Services

OIT Design holds regular office hours, maintains public documentation on the tools it creates, and is available for consultations and contract design work.

NC State Help Desk

The NC State Help Desk is the primary point of contact for computing services. Help Desk staff can help direct you to the appropriate service or unit.

Campus IT Contacts

The NC State Help Desk is your primary point of contact for IT assistance, but college-level IT and other resources are available as well.

FAQ

Find answers to common questions and explanations for some of the terms used on this website.

Accessibility

NC State is committed to providing a barrier-free IT environment to all people. The IT Accessibility Coordinator maintains resources to help create accessible websites.

Branding

University Communications maintains brand.ncsu.edu, a resource to help campus communicators and web developers create branded content.

Content Best Practices

OIT Design staff have compiled guidelines for creating content on your website, with a particular emphasis on managing your content in WordPress.

Security

OIT offers basic recommendations for WordPress security. Note: OIT-hosted websites have SSL certificates and must successfully resolve to https.

PCI Compliance

Websites that accept payment information must be PCI compliant. You must work with Merchant Services to accept credit card payments.

Policies for the Web

Websites created at NC State are required to adhere to various policies related to computer use, copyright, accessibility, and more.