Campuses & Locations

Eastern Wake Campus

5401 Rolesville Road
Wendell, NC 27591
919-866-5000

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Conveniently located off Interstate 87 in Wendell, the Eastern Wake Campus is the college's newest site, offering university transfer degrees and specialized programs in engineering, public safety and aviation. Future programs include biotechnology, additive manufacturing, mechatronics, robotics and automation.

The following degree programs are available:

Students can also stay on site and earn an advanced degree or credential through one of our university partners:

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Student services

All Wake Tech campuses feature the following support services for students:

  • Admissions Office
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Academic Advising
  • Library and study areas
  • Tutoring and Learning Center (TLC)
  • Career Services counseling
  • Disability Support Services
  • Wireless internet access
  • Photo ID office

Campus features

  • Education and Innovation Center
    The hub of innovative student learning. A sophisticated instructional and student services building with smart classrooms, state-of-the-art science labs, an auditorium, a library and dedicated tutoring and study spaces. It houses Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Engineering for university transfer. Student services include Admissions, Academic Advising, Registration & Records, IT support and food services.
  • Wake Tech mascot Talon celebrates the opening of Eastern Wake Campus
  • Aerial shot of the Eastern Wake Campus
  • Education and Innovation Center at the Eastern Wake Campus
  • Closeup of Education and Innovation Center at the Eastern Wake Campus
  • Entrance to classroom building at the Eastern Wake Campus
  • Lab room at the Eastern Wake Campus
  • Eastern Wake Campus buildings feature lots of natural light
  • Lab room at the Eastern Wake Campus
  • Student lounge at the Eastern Wake Campus
  • Computer lab at the Eastern Wake Campus
  • Public Safety Simulation Complex at the Eastern Wake Campus
  • Mock streetscape for training at Public Safety Simulation Complex on the Eastern Wake Campus
  • A fire engine is parked on the immersive streetscape for public safety training simulations.
  • The Eastern Wake Campus' Public Safety Simulation Complex trains law enforcement officers, firefighters and first responders.
  • Public Safety Simulation complex at the Eastern Wake Campus
  • Energy Plant on the Eastern Wake Campus
  • Interior of Energy Plant on the Eastern Wake Campus
  • A highway billboard promotes the Eastern Wake Campus
  • A street sign on the Eastern Wake Campus
  • An electric vehicle gets recharged at the Eastern Wake Campus.
  • Rendering of the Eastern Wake Campus
  • Public Safety Simulation Complex
    North Carolina's most comprehensive reality-based scenario training facility. It includes a 4D immersive village for training first responders and an EMS ambulance bay for the Emergency Medical Science AAS degree program. A driver training track supports emergency vehicle and motorcycle training. A state-of-the-art drone pavilion is the site of Unmanned Aircraft Systems training through partner Elizabeth City State University.
     
  • Advanced Technology Center (opening Spring 2026)
    A state-of-the-art engineering and advanced manufacturing education center supporting Industry 4.0 production. A unique simulated work environment will support biotechnology training. A Systems Integration Lab will feature intelligent automation, robotics, mechatronics and microelectronics, as well as a makerspace for student collaboration. East Carolina University will be onsite offering its BS in Industrial Technology program.
     
  • Fire and Rescue Training Center (opening 2026)
    A unique training facility for advanced firefighting techniques, rescue scenarios in mid-to high-rise buildings and hazardous materials training. It features a six-story fire training tower, a five-story rescue tower, a hazardous materials and vehicle extrication ditch, a liquid petroleum training pad and a fire engine pump drafting pit. It is the first training facility of its kind in the region.
     
  • Central Energy Plant
    With a focus on sustainability, the facility also serves as a Renewable Energy Training Center, supporting training through Wake Tech Apprenticeship. The plant hosts chillers and boilers for cooling and heating campuswide. Energy savings and efficiencies are incorporated using advanced solar technology and geothermal wells.