Winston-Salem State University takes a student-centered approach when it comes to assisting students with reaching their academic potential by assigning each of them to an Academic Success Counselor (ASC). The ASC becomes the student's first point of contact regarding all academic advising issues upon entering the university. The ASC is able to provide advice on choosing coursework and curriculum, which includes guiding each student through the timely completion of the General Education curriculum requirements of the university.
The mission of Advising Services is to advocate for, support, and empower students to persist and progress toward graduation through efficient, holistic, and appreciative advising. By creating an equitable environment for our diverse student population, we will promote the benefits and value of a liberal arts education, foster student development and success, and stimulate academic and career exploration. It is also our mission to collaborate with campus partners to ensure continuity of service and provide an excellent educational experience for our students.
As a WSSU student, you can quickly determine who your Academic Success Counselor is by using either the student Navigate app or through Banner RAMS online under "Who Is My Advisor." In addition, a list of all our ASC advisors - categorized by intended major and by academic department - can be viewed in the charts below.
For further questions about Advising Services, please contact Beverly Ford, Assistant Dean of Advising Services, at fordbe@wssu.edu or 336-750-3218.
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Assignment of ASCs by Meta Majors
“Meta” Pre-Major | ASC(s) Assigned | Contact |
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Pre-Nursing |
Angelica Gathings, Room 231 Cynthia Grant, Room 241 Beverly Ford, Room 230 |
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Pre-Exercise Science Pre-Therapeutic Recreation Pre-Rehabilitation Studies |
Jason Sneed, Room 235 |
“Meta” Pre-Major | ASC(s) Assigned | Contact |
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Pre-Biology |
Tarsha Damon, Room 232 |
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Pre-Chemistry Pre-Computer Science Pre-Information Technology Mathematics Pre-Clinical Laboratory Science |
Nicholas Canada, Room 237 |
“Meta” Pre-Major | ASC(s) Assigned | Contact |
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Pre-Psychology Pre-Sociology Pre-Social Work Pre-Gerontology |
Vicki Grant (3rd Floor), Room 312 Rashad Little, Room 239 |
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“Meta” Pre-Major | ASC(s) Assigned | Contact |
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Pre-Arts Pre-African Studies Pre-Liberal Studies Pre-Mass Communication Pre-Spanish Pre-Music |
Samuel Taylor, Room 233 |
“Meta” Pre-Major | ASC(s) Assigned | Contact |
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Pre-Justice Studies Pre-History Pre-Political Science |
Natasha Thompson, Room 220 |
“Meta” Pre-Major | ASC(s) Assigned | Contact |
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Pre-Business Administration |
Sonya Melton, Room 236 |
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Pre-Accounting Pre-Economics Pre-Motor Sports Management Pre-Sports Management |
Arthur Hardin (3rd Floor), Room 314 |
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Pre-Health Care Management |
Arthur Hardin (3rd Floor), Room 314 |
hardina@wssu.edu |
“Meta” Pre-Major | ASC(s) Assigned | Contact |
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Pre-Birth-Kindergarten Education Pre-Elementary Education Pre-Teaching Pre-Physical Education Pre English |
Andrais Brandon, Room 240 |
“Meta” Pre-Major | ASC(s) Assigned | Contact |
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Undecided/Undeclared |
Beverly Ford, Room 230 |
“Meta” Pre-Major | ASC(s) Assigned | Contact |
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IDS |
Beverly Ford, Room 230 |