WSSU Flight Path Programs
100% Online
TAKE CHARGE
OF WHAT’S NEXT.
Choosing WSSU’s accredited online degree programs designed for degree completion means choosing an experience built on opportunity and real outcomes. This is where support is personal, progress is intentional, and success is shared.
100% ONLINE DEGREES BUILT FOR MOMENTUM
Winston-Salem State University doesn’t just enroll students — we help move them forward. Our flexible, fully online programs are designed to help you finish your degree and advance your career. And as a Carnegie Opportunity College, you can feel confident you’re moving in the right direction with WSSU.
7.5 week courses
Condensed course terms help you stay focused and build momentum to move through your degree faster.
90 transfer credits
Transfer up to 90 credits from previous institutions to finish your degree — not start over.
#3 in North carolina
Ranked third in North Carolina for Top Performers on Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report.
15:1 Class Size Ratio
Small class sizes mean more one-on-one time with instructors who care about your success.
EXPLORE WSSU ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Earn an accredited degree faster and more affordably with flexible online programs designed to maximize your previous credits.
Business Administration, B.S.
Management Concentration
Finish your business degree online to develop leadership skills in a forward-thinking program that builds on basics with entrepreneurial thinking.
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.I.S.
A highly customizable degree completion pathway designed to maximize prior credits and minimize time to completion.
Psychology, B.A.
Choose from flexible pathways and learn to apply an understanding of human behavior to support individuals, strengthen communities, and lead with empathy.
WSSU Graduates
Can Earn More
than similar graduates across North Carolina.1
That’s not a coincidence. It’s the result of 130+ years of building a strong community and an HBCU legacy rooted in access, excellence, and opportunity — for which we are consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities.
As a Carnegie Opportunity College and part of the UNC System, WSSU delivers respected online degrees built around in-demand skills, so what you learn translates directly into career advancement.
Once a Ram,
Always a Ram.
At Winston-Salem State University, support is personal, progress is intentional, and success is shared. From your first step to what comes next, you’re backed by a university — and a Ramily — designed to help you move forward.
Founded in 1892, WSSU has built a distinguished reputation as a historically Black constituent institution of the University of North Carolina, offering a rich curriculum rooted in a high-quality liberal education. Across our online programs, that same legacy is paired with a forward-focused approach, equipping you with the in-demand skills and knowledge needed to navigate today’s challenges and shape tomorrow’s opportunities.
For us, learning is a pathway to progress, purpose, and possibility. It all starts here.
top-ranked HBCU
Top 25 Nationally & Top 10 in NC 2
15:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
SACSCOC
Accredited Institution
45,000+
Ram Nation Alumni Network
¹ Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education ² U.S. News & World Report, Best Colleges Rankings
Built to Fit Your
Work and Life.
No matter your schedule, Winston-Salem State online degrees offer the support and flexibility you need to take charge of your education.
Each of our 100% online degrees is designed for working adults. Learn on your schedule with asynchronous courses, short terms, and five start dates each year. Transfer-friendly options let you apply up to 90 credits, so you can finish faster. With dedicated success coaches, personalized support, and a clear path from application to graduation, our online programs are built to help you move forward with confidence.
The Same Faculty.
The Same Degree.
The same high-quality WSSU experience — online.
In WSSU’s Flight Path programs, the same expert faculty who teach on campus teach the WSSU online courses, bringing real-world insight into every course. We ensure small class sizes to foster meaningful connections and personalized support. Designed to reflect WSSU’s Ramily spirit, the online experience offers proactive guidance every step of the way. When you graduate, you earn the same respected UNC System degree, delivering the credibility and quality that matter.
Support From Day One
A clear path forward with guidance every step of the way.
From application through graduation, WSSU Flight Path programs provide structured, end-to-end support. Our admissions team guides you through requirements, financial aid, and transfer credits, so you start with a clear degree plan. Once enrolled in one of our WSSU online degree programs, a dedicated success coach offers proactive check-ins with goal-setting and ongoing support. With coordinated advising, registration planning, tutoring, and extended tech support, you’ll stay on track from day one — no guesswork.
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No scripts. No pressure. Just a real conversation about your options.
Destinee N.
WSSU Admissions Representative
A lot of my students are suprised by how manageable the process feels once they understand the steps.
Jordan F.
WSSU Admissions Representative
A quick phone call or email can do more for your progress than you think.
Elizabeth G.
WSSU Admissions Representative
Every students situation is different. That’s why I start with conversations, not assumptions.