Get to Know WSSU
FACTS AT A GLANCE Founded in 1892, a co-educational public university
ALMA MATER
“As We Go Forth” * Words and Music by Noah F. Ryder (Christmas 1938)
Part of the University of North Carolina System
As we go forth from Old State U., A song of love we sing to thee,
Student enrollment: 5,004
WSSU offers: 39 baccalaureate degrees; 50 undergraduate minors; 7 master’s degrees; 2 professional doctorate degrees; and 6 post-baccalaureate certifications
And praises to the memory 0f days at State University. Thy sons and daughters bring thee fame Through knowledge which we here have gained, Exultingly we raise thy name, Oh, Winston-Salem State University.
Student-to-faculty ratio: 14:1
Motto: Enter To Learn. Depart To Serve.
As we go forth from Old State U., Good leaders we will always be, And stand for all humanity As you have taught us, State University. In all we do we shall proclaim To all the world thy enduring fame, As we go forth we praise thy name, Oh, Winston-Salem State University.
Athletic Conference: CIAA
Team Mascot: Ram
* Originally published in a slightly different form, Noah F. Ryder (1938). Transcription 2004, Winston-Salem State University
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