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Public Research University in Winston-Salem, NC. Operating on a semester system.
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5K+
Total Enrollment
Research University
Institution Type
6
Housing Buildings
Life in Winston-Salem for Winston-Salem State University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Winston-Salem.
Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$1,200
Cost of Living Index
86
Student Population
45,000
City Transportation
Walkability
22
Bikeability
26
Public Transit
Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) Bus System
Nearest Airports
Piedmont Triad International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid subtropical
Avg Annual Temp
59.3°F
Avg Snowfall
6.5 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Student Facilities
C.G. O'Kelly Library
Sun: 12pm-1am, Mon-Thu: 7:30am-1am, Fri: 7:30am-6pm, Sat: 10am-5pm
Donald Julian Reaves Student Activities Center
Special homecoming hours: Campus closes at 8pm Thu-Fri (Oct 16-17)
University Recreation (UREC)
Check facility website for current hours
Cleon F. Thompson Jr. Student Services Center
Special homecoming hours: Campus closes at 8pm Thu-Fri (Oct 16-17)
Facilities Management General Office
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
The Pit (Outdoor Basketball Courts)
Available for reservation
Intramural Field
Available for use
Campus News
Latest updates from Winston-Salem State University
Traffic Disruptions and Road Closures for Homecoming Events
Significant traffic disruptions and road closures are expected on and around the Winston-Salem State University campus due to the annual homecoming parade and football game. Road closures will affect Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Research Parkway, and the Innovation Quarter area from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic is expected around Bowman Gray Stadium from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and use GPS to navigate around closures.
Upcoming Events
What's happening at Winston-Salem State University
Founder's Day Convocation
October 17, 2025 at 09:45
Benton Convention Center, 301 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Commemorate the founding of WSSU and honor the university’s founder Dr. Simon Green Atkins.
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Winston-Salem State University
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 6 of 6 known dorm and housing options.
Atkins Hall
Room types: double
Brown Hall
Room types: double
Covington Hall
Room types: double
Foundation Heights Hall
Capacity: 311
Room types: two-bedroom, 4-person, single-bedroom
Gleason-Hairston Terrace Hall
Capacity: 403
Room types: two-bedroom, 4-person, one-bedroom single suite, two-bedroom single suites, two-bedroom, 3-person ADA
Martin-Schexnider (MSX) Hall
Capacity: 227
Room types: double
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@wssu.edu
Current Term: Spring Semester 2026
Start: January 13, 2026
End: May 7, 2026
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