The alleged sexual assault took place at Bragaw Hall, the university said in a Wolf Alert.
A student reported the assault and described the suspect as a 17-year-old boy about 6-3, 200 pounds with short brown hair wearing a white shirt and black athletic shorts.
The suspect has been identified, NC State said, but is not in custody.
No other details were immediately available.
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