Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is a public university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is one of ten campuses that belong to the University of North Carolina. It was established in 1892 by the son of former slaves. Dr. Simon Green Atkins founded the small Winston-Salem Teachers College, which eventually became Winston-Salem State University. The university now offers over 40 majors and 10 different graduate degrees on a campus containing more than 40 buildings. The annual enrollment regularly exceeds 6,000 students. Winston-Salem State University was ranked 27th in a ranking of the top comprehensive baccalaureate colleges of the south, between the years 2001 and 2009.

The nursing programs offered at the university include four BSN programs. Undergraduate may enroll in a traditional BSN program, accelerated BSN program, or LPN to BSN program. The university also offers an MSN program. These programs are all accredited by the CCNE. The WSSU traditional BSN program includes nursing courses starting during the junior year of the four-year program. Before selecting the nursing major, students must complete eight prerequisite courses, which includes two nursing courses. Students also gain hands-on experiences at healthcare facilities in the community. The accelerated BSN program is designed to be completed in just 13 months, for those who already have a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field.

Updated on: 08 Nov, 2025

Program Length & Format

Full-time
15 months
Follows same plan of study as Traditional BSN delivered in a 15-month timeframe
Includes clinical and interprofessional clinical experiences and simulation

Admission Requirements

bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required
Complete all admission criteria and nursing prerequisite courses except NUR 2313 prior to applying
Minimum cumulative GPA 2.6
Minimum science GPA 2.6
Grade of C or better required in prerequisite nursing science courses; two attempts allowed to achieve C or better
All science courses must have been completed within the past 10 years at time of application

Entrance Exams

TEAS required
TEAS score valid for 2 years
TEAS may be taken up to three times with at least 30 days between attempts within a one-year period
"Proficient" academic preparedness level preferred; test results at any level will be considered

Prerequisites

All nursing prerequisite courses must be completed prior to application except NUR 2313
NUR 2313 - Introduction to Professional Nursing cannot be transferred; Accelerated BSN students take NUR 2313 after admission
Prerequisite courses may be completed at accredited community colleges, colleges, or universities and transferred to WSSU

Deadlines

application period: July 15 - September 5
TEAS and all admission requirements must be submitted on or before the application deadline

Application

Upload TEAS Individual Performance Profile showing section scores, total score, and academic preparedness level in the application portal
Must disclose all institutions attended; failure to disclose may result in retraction of admission or dismissal
If admitted, submit all official transcripts to the Registrar’s Office for processing before the end of the first semester in the nursing program

Clinical & Simulation Lab

Program includes in-person clinical experiences tied to specialty coursework
Program includes simulated hospital and virtual clinical learning experiences

Credit Transfer

Prerequisite courses completed at accredited community colleges, colleges, or universities may be transferred to meet degree requirements
NUR 2313 cannot be transferred and must be taken at WSSU by students in the Accelerated BSN program