Winston-Salem State University is a bold, vibrant, and diverse academic community that fosters the creative thinking, analytical problem-solving, and depth of character that graduates need to transform themselves and their world. These values embody our motto, “Enter to Learn. Depart to Serve.”

Founded in 1892, WSSU enjoys a distinguished reputation as a historically black constituent institution of the UNC System that offers a rich curriculum rooted in a high-quality, liberal education. Our undergraduate and graduate students can choose from many innovative areas of study designed to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to develop creative solutions to today’s—and tomorrow’s—complex problems.

#1

highest graduation rate among HBCUs in NC

#1

public HBCU for value, Money Magazine

#7

in the U.S. for social mobility

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Highlights

Academics

Your future self is waiting to be discovered, and WSSU has the perfect program to help. Ignite your passion, discover your strengths, and prepare to make a difference in the world with one of the university’s exciting programs.
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Student Success

WSSU students receive ongoing guidance and support from their first days of orientation to their culminating graduation ceremony. Caring faculty, amazing student activities and engagement staff, academic success counselors, stellar career services staff, and supportive peers and mentors will make all the difference in your college experience.
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Our Campus

The WSSU campus is big enough to allow you to spread your wings and seek out new horizons. You’ll have access to first-rate facilities, CIAA athletics, and opportunities to do research, internships, and study abroad. Walk around campus and you’ll discover that WSSU is also small enough for you to get to know professors and staff personally and to meet fascinating students from all walks of life.
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