The full schedule will be available soon. You will also receive a personalized schedule that will take you through the entire week of Ramdition. Meanwhile, here are some highlights to get you excited for your Ramdition experience.
Family Highlights
Join us for Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson’s official welcome to parents and guardians of WSSU's newest class. Dr. Robinson will speak about the history of WSSU and the multitude of opportunities that the university provides for students to transform themselves and their world.
Join us for food, fun, music and more at the Family Day Cookout. Immediately afterwards is the “Meet the Rams” ceremony where you can meet members of the football team, the cheerleading squads, and the “Red Sea of Sound” marching band.
This is an opportunity for parents to hear from university officials representing enrollment management, financial aid, student accounts, campus safety, and more, who will answer questions and address concerns.
Meet WSSU staff and take part in some fun and games for our littlest future Rams and light refreshments for our Ram Parents.
This most memorable rite of passage ceremony marks your arrival as a new freshman to the WSSU family, as well as your entry into young adulthood.
Student Events
Chancellor’s Welcome to New Students
Meet Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson, WSSU Deans, and your Legacy Leader who will help guide you through your freshman year.
Know Your Resources
Find out about how to navigate life on campus. Who you can talk with if you are concerned about your grades. What to do if you have issues about personal safety and wellbeing. How to approach your instructors with questions about your classroom performance or expectations.
Making the Transition
An engaging and interactive session where you will be confronted with diverse scenarios associated with social and academic issues.
Tours
- Where are My Classes?
- Student Bookstore
- O’Kelly Library
Advising and Registration
If you couldn't make it to Rams at Home, now is your change to sit down with a faculty member or Academic Success Counselor to start mapping out your General Education requirements, your major, and your fall class schedule.
Freshman Election Campaign Rally and Innovation & Civic Engagement Project Expo
Learn how you can contribute to positive social change through the art of innovative expression. Want to run for Freshman Class Offices? This is your opportunity to campaign.
Ramdition Pre-Assignment
This simple 4-part assignment gets you thinking about what you want to gain from Ramdition, your goals for your first year, possible majors, and how to participate most fully in campus life.
“Brother to Brother” Talk
This session is geared towards the incoming first-year young men only. It is an opportunity for you to have an open and honest dialogue with influential student leaders, faculty, staff, and administrators. The goal is to set “WSSU Expectations” from the start.
“Sister to Sister” Talk
This session is geared towards the incoming first-year young ladies only. It is an opportunity for you to have an open and honest dialogue with influential student leaders, faculty, staff, and administrators. The goal is to set “WSSU Expectations” from the start.
Interactive Sessions
- Academics and Self-Advocacy
- Health and Social Responsibility
- Understanding Civic Responsibility
Think Tank Session: So Hard to Be a Ram
Learn the customs and traditions of Ram Life and Ram identity from your Legacy Leaders.
Chancellor’s State of the University Address
Join us for Chancellor Elwood L. Robinson’s official welcome to parents and guardians of WSSU's newest class. Dr. Robinson will speak about the history of WSSU and the multitude of opportunities that the university provides for students to transform themselves and their world.
Through the Archway Ceremony
The Through the Archway Ceremony marks your official transition from a “lamb” to a “Ram.” First-year students engage in a procession through WSSU’s historical arches, while being cheered on by university officials, faculty, staff, Legacy Leaders, and student government representatives, and proud alumni.
Family Day Cookout & Meet The Rams
Family Day Cookout following the Through the Archway and Chancellor State of the University Address. Immediately afterwards is the “Meet the Rams” ceremony where you can meet members of the football team, the cheerleading squads, and the “Red Sea of Sound” marching band.
Freshman Takeover of DJR Student Activities Center
Freshmen takeover the DJR Student Activities Center for a massive party.
Glow Walk
This 2K wellness walk is designed to raise awareness about health disparity issues in families and communities. There is also a focus on creating advocacy strategies and keeping yourself a healthy Ram.
Registration Celebration
You’ve registered for your fall classes! Let’s celebrate with an opportunity to unwind and celebrate.
University Recreation (UREC): How We Play
An interactive introduction to the programs and services offered by University Recreation. You can participate in group exercise, explore intramural sports activities, and work out in the WSSU state-of-the-art fitness facilities.
Talent Show
The best and brightest perform to take this year's Ramdition talent crown!
For students and families who are arriving on campus early, there are lots of fun things to do in the City of Winston-Salem and surrounding areas. The WSSU Office of University Student Activities and Engagement is scheduling several on-campus activities for students to enjoy.