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Fall 2026 Immunization Compliance Deadline
Academic Calendar
The North Carolina state law requires that no person shall attend a college or university in North Carolina unless a certificate of immunization indicating that the person has received the immunizations required by law is presented to the college or university on or before the first day of registration. If the certificate of immunization has not been submitted to Winston-Salem State University by the date of the student’s initial registration, the University shall present a notice of deficiency to the student. The student shall have thirty (30) calendar days from the first day of class to obtain the required immunizations.
In accordance with the 301.6 - Immunization policy, those persons who have not complied with the immunization requirements by the end of thirty (30) calendar days will be administratively withdrawn from the University unless a valid exemption exists. The student must become compliant within five (5) calendar days after the administrative withdrawal to be re-enrolled in courses. If the…
Event Locator: 2025-AAWJCA.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 5:00 PM.
Summer I 2026 Last Day of Instruction (8 Week Session)
Academic Calendar
Event Locator: 2025-AAWJGP.
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
WSSU Administrative Audit Day (UAC)
WSSU Employee Events
Event Locator: 2026-AAXKZJ.
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Multi Purpose Testing Room.
Summer I 2026 Exams (8 Week Session)
Academic Calendar
Event Locator: 2025-AAWJGR.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Summer I 2026 Final Grades Due (8 Week Session) (5 p.m.)
Academic Calendar
Event Locator: 2025-AAWJGT.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 5:00 PM.
Summer Research Institute
WSSU Employee Events
Summer Research Institute.
Event Locator: 2026-AAXMQH.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
NEWSCI 210-Conference Room.
Summer Research Institute
WSSU Employee Events
Summer Research Institute.
Event Locator: 2026-AAXMQH.
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
NEWSCI 210-Conference Room.
Summer Research Institute
WSSU Employee Events
Summer Research Institute.
Event Locator: 2026-AAXMQH.
Friday, July 24, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
NEWSCI 210-Conference Room.
Summer I & II 2026 Last Day of Instruction (10 & 5 Week Sessions)
Academic Calendar
Event Locator: 2025-AAWJGZ.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Summer I & II 2026 Exams (10 & 5 Week Sessions)
Academic Calendar
Event Locator: 2025-AAWJHB.
Thursday, July 30, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Summer I & II 2026 Final Grades Due (10 & 5 Week Sessions) (5 p.m.)
Academic Calendar
Event Locator: 2025-AAWJHD.
Friday, July 31, 2026, 5:00 PM.
Employee Professional Development Day
WSSU Employee Events
Yearly event for faculty & staff.
Event Locator: 2026-AAXDVG.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Dillard Auditorium Room 107, Multi-purpose Room- ANDER-G05, Anderson - McNeil Banquet Hall, Anderson Conference Center Lobby - Multi-purpose Room - First Floor, Private Dining Room- G-06.
Ramdition
WSSU Employee Events
Ramdition Week Activity.
Event Locator: 2026-AAXNLL.
Monday, August 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
R. J. Reynolds Room 136 - Classroom - Lecture Hall.
Ramdition
WSSU Employee Events
Ramdition Week Activity.
Event Locator: 2026-AAXNLL.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
R. J. Reynolds Room 136 - Classroom - Lecture Hall.
Fall 2026 Course Registration Purge
Academic Calendar
The Office of Student Accounts will stop accepting payments and payment plans at 2:00 p.m. The registration portal will also close at 2:00 p.m. and will reopen after the process is complete.
Students will not be allowed to re-enroll in the fall 2026 semester if their classes are purged on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Event Locator: 2025-AAWPBC.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 2:00 PM.
Summer II 2026 Residency Determination Deadline
Academic Calendar
In compliance with state law, the University of North Carolina System requires students to request a residency classification from the Residency Determination Service (RDS). To be classified as an in-state student, you must submit an RDS application on the Residency Determination Service (RDS) website. You will be classified as an out-of-state until your application has been approved by RDS.
The deadline to submit an application along with all supporting documentation for an initial residency determination or reclassification is 45 calendar days from the start of the term for which the student is seeking a residency determination or reclassification. All conditions necessary for achieving in-state status must be satisfied prior to this deadline. Actions completed after the deadline will not be applicable to the in-progress term.
It is the student's responsibility to provide the documentation necessary to support his or her claims for in-state residency for tuition purposes by the deadline.
Please…
Event Locator: 2025-AAWNXS.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 8:00 AM.
Ramdition
WSSU Employee Events
Ramdition Week Activity.
Event Locator: 2026-AAXNLL.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
R. J. Reynolds Room 136 - Classroom - Lecture Hall.
Ramdition
WSSU Employee Events
Ramdition Week Activity.
Event Locator: 2026-AAXNLL.
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
R. J. Reynolds Room 136 - Classroom - Lecture Hall.
Ramdition
WSSU Employee Events
Ramdition Week Activity.
Event Locator: 2026-AAXNLL.
Friday, August 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
R. J. Reynolds Room 136 - Classroom - Lecture Hall.
Ramdition
WSSU Employee Events
Ramdition Week Activity.
Event Locator: 2026-AAXNLL.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
R. J. Reynolds Room 136 - Classroom - Lecture Hall.
Fall 2026 Classes Begin
Academic Calendar
Event Locator: 2025-AAWJCB.
Monday, August 17, 2026, 8:00 AM.
Fall 2026 Classes Begin (1st 8 Weeks Classes Only)
Academic Calendar
Event Locator: 2025-AAWJCC.
Monday, August 17, 2026, 8:00 AM.
CDS Donut Tabling students
WSSU Employee Events
tabling to promote cds events.
Event Locator: 2026-AAXKMN.
Monday, August 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Donald J. Reaves Student Center -RAMS Way.
Fall 2026 Course Registration Purge
Academic Calendar
The Office of Student Accounts will stop accepting payments and payment plans at 2:00 p.m. The registration portal will also close at 2:00 p.m. and will reopen after the process is complete.
Students will not be allowed to re-enroll in the fall 2026 semester if their classes are purged on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Event Locator: 2025-AAWPBD.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 2:00 PM.
Federal Work Study Career Fair
WSSU Employee Events
Its invitation only-only awarded students and FWS on and off campus supervisors. Tables and setup can mirror last year’s programming. .
Event Locator: 2026-AAXJHL.
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Donald J. Reaves Student Center Hall A - Multi-purpose Room, Donald J. Reaves Student Center Hall B - Multi-purpose Room.
CDS LinkedIn-Online Presence
WSSU Employee Events
teaching students about LinkedIn and online presence.
Event Locator: 2026-AAXKMR.
Monday, August 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Donald J. Reaves Student Center Hall A - Multi-purpose Room.
Fall 2026 Course Registration Purge
Academic Calendar
The Office of Student Accounts will stop accepting payments and payment plans at 2:00 p.m. The registration portal will also close at 2:00 p.m. and will reopen after the process is complete.
Students will not be allowed to re-enroll in the fall 2026 semester if their classes are purged on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Event Locator: 2025-AAWPBF.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 2:00 PM.
Transfer Rams Interest Meeting
WSSU Employee Events
Open interest meeting for students interested in joining Transfer Rams student organization.
Event Locator: 2026-AAXNAR.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Fall 2026 Course Registration Purge
Academic Calendar
The Office of Student Accounts will stop accepting payments and payment plans at 2:00 p.m. The registration portal will also close at 2:00 p.m. and will reopen after the process is complete.
Students will not be allowed to re-enroll in the fall 2026 semester if their classes are purged on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Event Locator: 2025-AAWPBG.
Friday, August 28, 2026, 2:00 PM.
Fall 2026 Enrollment Census
Academic Calendar
Event Locator: 2025-AAWJCD.
Friday, August 28, 2026, 5:00 PM.
Fall 2026 Withdrawal ("W" Grade) Period
Academic Calendar
In accordance with the 302.8 Undergraduate Withdrawals policy, students may withdraw from one or more courses without meeting the standards for withdrawals due to extenuating circumstances up to the 45th day of the fall and spring semester. A student may officially withdraw from the university without academic penalty until the end of the 45th day of a fall or spring semester or the 21st day of an eight-week block. The student will receive a grade of “W” for each course in which they were enrolled.
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must submit the Course Withdrawal After Census form.
Students who wish to withdraw from the university must submit the University Withdrawal form.
No student may withdraw after the official withdrawal period unless there are extenuating circumstances. Once the withdrawal period is passed, students will be given the earned grade for the course.
The withdrawal becomes effective on the date that the Registrar receives the request to withdraw.
Please refer to…
Event Locator: 2025-AAWJCF.
Saturday, August 29, 2026, 8:00 AM – Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 5:00 PM.
CDS - Personal Branding & Elevator Pitch
WSSU Employee Events
Event Locator: 2026-AAXKRG.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Donald J. Reaves Student Center Hall A - Multi-purpose Room.
Fall 2026 Labor Day - No Classes (University Closed)
Academic Calendar
Event Locator: 2025-AAWJJM.
Monday, September 7, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Transfer Forward
WSSU Employee Events
Event Locator: 2026-AAXMXB.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Spring & Summer 2027 Course Schedule to Deans for Approval
Academic Calendar
Event Locator: 2025-AAWJCX.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 8:00 AM.
Mental Health Matters for Graduate Students: Life, Work, and Balance
WSSU Employee Events
Mental Health Matters for Graduate Students: Work, Life, Balance.
I believe these topics would provide meaningful support to our graduate students as they navigate academic and personal pressures. This is a collaboration with the Counseling Services and Graduate College. .
Event Locator: 2026-AAXLWD.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Hill Hall Room L05 - Classroom - Lecture Hall.
Academic Weapon
WSSU Employee Events
Event Locator: 2026-AAXMWZ.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Hill Hall Room L05 - Classroom - Lecture Hall, Multi Purpose Testing Room.
NAM MATHFEST 2026
WSSU Employee Events
Nam Mathfest 2026- A sponsored event by The National Association of Mathematicians.
Event Locator: 2025-AAWWLP.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Anderson - McNeil Banquet Hall, Anderson Conference Center Lobby - Multi-purpose Room - First Floor.
NAM MATHFEST 2026
WSSU Employee Events
NAM Mathfest 2026- a sponsored event by the National Association of Mathematicians.
Event Locator: 2025-AAWWLN.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Dillard Auditorium Room 107.
NAM MATHFEST 2026
WSSU Employee Events
Nam Mathfest- a sponsored event by The National Association of Mathematicians.
Event Locator: 2025-AAWWLQ.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Multi-purpose Room- ANDER-G05.
NAM MATHFEST 2026
WSSU Employee Events
Nam Mathfest 2026- A sponsored event by The National Association of Mathematicians.
Event Locator: 2025-AAWWLP.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Anderson - McNeil Banquet Hall, Anderson Conference Center Lobby - Multi-purpose Room - First Floor.
NAM MATHFEST 2026
WSSU Employee Events
Nam Mathfest- a sponsored event by The National Association of Mathematicians.
Event Locator: 2025-AAWWLQ.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Multi-purpose Room- ANDER-G05.
NAM MATHFEST 2026
WSSU Employee Events
NAM Mathfest 2026- a sponsored event by the National Association of Mathematicians.
Event Locator: 2025-AAWWLN.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Dillard Auditorium Room 107.
NAM MATHFEST 2026
WSSU Employee Events
Nam Mathfest- a sponsored event by The National Association of Mathematicians.
Event Locator: 2025-AAWWLQ.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Multi-purpose Room- ANDER-G05.
NAM MATHFEST 2026
WSSU Employee Events
Nam Mathfest 2026- A sponsored event by The National Association of Mathematicians.
Event Locator: 2025-AAWWLP.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Anderson - McNeil Banquet Hall, Anderson Conference Center Lobby - Multi-purpose Room - First Floor.
NAM MATHFEST 2026
WSSU Employee Events
NAM Mathfest 2026- a sponsored event by the National Association of Mathematicians.
Event Locator: 2025-AAWWLN.
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Dillard Auditorium Room 107.
Spring & Summer 2027 Course Schedule Finalized
Academic Calendar
Event Locator: 2025-AAWJCZ.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 8:00 AM.
Fall 2026 Residency Determination Deadline
Academic Calendar
In compliance with state law, the University of North Carolina System requires students to request a residency classification from the Residency Determination Service (RDS). To be classified as an in-state student, you must submit an RDS application on the Residency Determination Service (RDS) website. You will be classified as an out-of-state until your application has been approved by RDS.
The deadline to submit an application along with all supporting documentation for an initial residency determination or reclassification is 45 calendar days from the start of the term for which the student is seeking a residency determination or reclassification. All conditions necessary for achieving in-state status must be satisfied prior to this deadline. Actions completed after the deadline will not be applicable to the in-progress term.
It is the student's responsibility to provide the documentation necessary to support his or her claims for in-state residency for tuition purposes by the deadline.
Please…
Event Locator: 2025-AAWJCG.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 8:00 AM.
R.I.S.E.
WSSU Employee Events
R.I.S.E. is a CBE networking event. Having the event in DJR gives us the ability to have more visibility and student participation.
Event Locator: 2026-AAXNND.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Fall 2026 Classes End (1st 8 Weeks Classes Only)
Academic Calendar
Event Locator: 2025-AAWJCH.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 8:00 AM.
Fall 2026 Midterm Grades Due
Academic Calendar
Event Locator: 2025-AAWJCJ.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 5:00 PM.
Fall 2026 Classes Begin (2nd 8 Weeks Classes Only)
Academic Calendar
Event Locator: 2025-AAWJCK.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 8:00 AM.
Transfer Forward
WSSU Employee Events
Event Locator: 2026-AAXMXD.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Spring & Summer 2027 Academic Advising Period
Academic Calendar
All students must meet with faculty advisors prior to registration. Your academic advisor will help you plan the steps to completing your degree program accordingly. Your advisor will also provide you with a registration access pin number necessary for registering for classes. It is your responsibility to set up an appointment with your advisor or advising office.
Event Locator: 2025-AAWJDA.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 8:00 AM – Friday, October 23, 2026, 5:00 PM.
Spring 2027 Graduation Application Period (Tentative)
Academic Calendar
Complete and submit the online application for graduation through your Banner RAMS Online account, observing the deadlines provided on the Graduation Services webpage.
Undergraduate students must have completed at least 90 semester hours and have at least a 1.90 cumulative GPA at the time of the submission to access and submit an online undergraduate graduation application.
For step-by-step instructions, please click the link to the Self Service Graduation Application. If you are unable to apply for graduation, please contact your Department Chair and Graduation Services immediately via email at graduation_services@wssu.edu.
Visit the Graduation Services webpage for more information. .
Event Locator: 2025-AAWJFD.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 8:00 AM – Monday, January 25, 2027, 8:00 AM.
Fall 2026 Break - No Classes
Academic Calendar
Event Locator: 2025-AAWJCL.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 8:00 AM – Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 5:00 PM.