Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem State University Student Activities

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Winston-Salem State University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Lyceum Series and International Week.

Winston-Salem State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Winston-Salem State University.

Winston-Salem State University offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most Winston-Salem State University students live off campus. In 2023, 36% of undergrads at Winston-Salem State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 65% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Winston-Salem State University. There are 2,377 spots available in on-campus housing for all 4,689 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,300 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 50% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Winston-Salem State University offers coed housing.

Winston-Salem State University Athletics

At Winston-Salem State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Winston-Salem State University:

Is Winston-Salem State University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Winston-Salem State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Winston Salem State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Plan a Visit to Winston-Salem State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Winston-Salem State University, take Interstate 40 to Winston-Salem, NC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Piedmont Triad International airport.

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