POP Back 2025

POP Back, an annual student-driven hallmark event attended by thousands of NC State community members, celebrates the Centennial Campus community and welcomes students back to campus with a day of free food, music and fun.

Hosted by the Colleges of Engineering, Textiles, Education and Humanities & Social Sciences – this unique event showcases opportunities for students with clubs and industry partners, acknowledging the interdisciplinary nature of Centennial Campus. This year, we welcome back eight local food trucks and two local bands, as well as other attractions like mini golf, a rock climbing wall, a dunk tank, and of course a mechanical bull.

We also welcome back a number of campus groups and industry partners to connect students with the best opportunities. This year, POP Back is proudly Powered by Hitachi Energy.

POP Back has quickly established itself as the premier event on Centennial Campus, providing an invaluable platform for students to connect, network and kick off the academic year with enthusiasm.