NC State has implements a Third-Level URL Naming Standard for campus. This rule states the definition of a third-level URL, the criteria by which units may be eligible for a third-level domain, and the process required to request one.  This is also required for non-ncsu.edu domains that campus web services will host. Submit a Request for a Third-Level Domain or a non-ncsu.edu Domain.

In general only top-level college sites, major centers and business units, and recognizable services will be granted a third-level domain. Third-level domains must be:

• unambiguous, specific and descriptive.
• generally recognized as a word (e.g., news) or a common abbreviation (e.g., aa for Academic Affairs).
• reasonably unique to the services offered and not likely to represent services offered by any other NC State unit.
• unlikely to conflict with other current or future Third-level URL requests for websites, services, programs or systems.
• unlikely to be confused with another university unit; e.g., ed.ncsu.edu might be confused with the College of Education.
• unlikely to be misspelled in ways that would result in confusion with another Third-level URL.
• free from existing or potential copyright or trademark infringements.
• aligned with the university’s current or anticipated strategic initiatives or objectives.

For Non-ncsu.edu Domains:

• Domains outside of ncsu.edu may be purchased and hosted at NC State for a number of reasons, including but not limited to protecting intellectual property, cross-university research initiatives, or helping NC State groups collaborate with colleagues outside the university.

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