- Your Transfer Coordinator
- Michaiah Hinds
- hindsm@wssu.edu
Complete your degree at NC's #1 HBCU.
If you have attended an institution of higher learning OR are a veteran/current member of the military, you are a transfer student. Explore your options to WSSU below.
At WSSU, you are classified as a transfer student if you have:
- graduated from high school, obtained a General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or obtained an Adult High School diploma;
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are attending (or have attended) a two-year or four-year college or university; and have at least 24 transferable credit hours with cumulative 2.0 GPA; and are in good standing.
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- obtained an Associate of Arts or Science degree from a regionally accredited two-year institution.
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- earned a Transfer Core Diploma or Transfer Readiness Diploma from a North Carolina Community College.
- Completed application
- A non-refundable application fee of $50
- Official college transcripts submitted directly to WSSU from all previously attended institutions
- Official copy of high school transcripts that includes grades 9 - 12 (if applicable)
You may be asked to submit a "Criminal Background Check" as required by the UNC system. This can take additional time to process. Your application may go to Conduct Review if applicable.
Official high school and college transcripts should be mailed to:
WSSU Admissions Office
601 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr.
Thompson Center 206
Winston-Salem, NC 27110
When to Apply
Transfer students are encouraged to apply early and complete all application requirements as soon as possible. The timeframe to process the application and complete the transfer credit process may take up to three weeks. WSSU continues to accept applications on a rolling basis until the class is filled.
Maximize Your Credits
With our wide assortment of courses and majors, you can meet us wherever you are on your journey. WSSU is committed to helping you pursue your interests while maximizing your credits.
If you have, or are pursuing, an Associate's degree from a North Carolina Community College, these program-specific transfer guides will help you to transfer seamlessly from you previous NCCC institution.
- Consult with an academic advisor at your first college and your WSSU transfer coordinator to learn about articulation agreements that determine how your courses will transfer.
Students can transfer credits into WSSU through courses taken at regionally accredited institutions and/or placement tests. For credits to transfer, you must have earned a minimum of a C in the courses level 100/1000 or higher.
Total Transfer Credit Hours Allotted
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Coursework completed at a two-year institution; the maximum number of transferable credits is 64.
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Coursework completed at a four-year institution; the maximum number of transferable credits is 90.
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Coursework completed at both a two-year and a four-year institution; the maximum number of transferable credits is 90.
The North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) is a statewide agreement governing the transfer of credits between NC community colleges and NC public universities. Here is a list of courses included in the CAA and policies related to the agreement.
Interested in receiving college course credit through examination?
The Steps for Transferring to WSSU
- Connect with your academic advisor at your first college and learn about articulation agreements that determine how your courses will transfer.
- Speak with your WSSU transfer coordinator and/or attend a WSSU transfer event early in your transfer planning.
- Complete an application. Apply using the transfer admissions application.
- Submit the application fee. Make your payment within the application portal.
- Submit appropriate documentation. Include official transcripts.
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Official transcripts should be sent from the high school or college directly to admissions@wssu.edu or mailed to WSSU Admissions Office 601 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Thompson Center 206 Winston-Salem, NC 27110
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High school counselors can mail high school transcripts or send them electronically via a recognized transcript delivery service such as Common App, CFNC, Naviance, National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment or Slate.org. View a step-by-step guide on sending transcripts through CFNC.
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College transcripts must be ordered by the student directly from each prior institution (Registrar or Records office) and be sent directly to WSSU.
The WSSU Experience and Degree are Affordable and Within Your Reach.
- Fill out a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Connect with WSSU's Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
- Check out the paying for college info on the Affordable WSSU page.
WSSU School Code for FAFSA: 002986
- Receive admissions decisions in your portal.
- Review your official transfer credit evaluation provided by the university.
- Accept your decision.
- Follow the steps on your Admitted Students Checklist.
Yes! I want to take charge of my future and transfer. Tell me more!
Transfer Application Deadlines
- Fall: August 5
- Spring: December 13
- Summer I: May 1
- Summer II: June 1
After You're Admitted
Complete your Admitted Students Checklist! We'll walk you through the steps:
- Accept your offer & activate your login
- Apply for financial aid & housing
- Complete advising & registration
- Submit your immunization records
- Waive/enroll in student health insurance
- Take care of your bill

NEXT STEPS
Go ahead... take charge of your future. Follow these Next Steps.