Admitted Students

Log on to your RAMAdmissions portal account to accept your admissions offer. Completing this step unlocks your access to complete all the following steps.

ACCEPT YOUR OFFER

Within 2-3 days of accepting your offer, you will:

• Receive instructions for activating your Network ID and password
• Be able to access your WSSU email address

WSSU creates your email address and posts it to Banner Rams Online. You will automatically receive an email confirming your new email address along with instructions for the next steps. Logon to Banner Rams Online:

• Click Enter Secure Area
• Your User ID is your Banner ID (printed on your acceptance letter)
• Your PIN is set to your date of birth in mmddyy format - you will need to change your PIN the first time you log in

ACTIVATE YOUR NETWORK LOGIN

Approximately 2-3 business days AFTER you confirm your intent to enroll, you should receive two emails regarding your login credentials. You must use these credentials to activate your network login before you can continue through the following enrollment steps:

• Apply for housing 
• Register for RAMDITION 
• Register with MEDICAT and submit your immunization records
• Waive coverage or enroll in the student health insurance plan (Student Blue)

ACCESS YOUR WSSU EMAIL ACCOUNT

WSSU student email is an official method for all university communications. It is often the primary source of communication for our students. Please check your WSSU email regularly during your time as a student. 

Accessing Office 365

To access WSSU’s student e-mail system, navigate to the MyWSSU student portal, sign in with your RamID, click the Microsoft 365 icon and login with your RAM ID and your network password.

Click on the Outlook icon to open and manage email.

To learn more about how to use Office 365 visit WSSU's Student Email page.

Check out the Technology Login Instructions

The WSSU enrollment fee is $300 and covers your:

• Housing application fee of $135
• New student programming fee of $165 (This fee includes Ramdition and other new student fees.)

ALL New First-Time Freshmen and Transfer students are required to pay the New Student Programming Fee of $165.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN: 

WSSU requires that all new freshmen live on campus for both their freshman and sophomore years. New First Time Freshmen who meet certain criteria may apply for an exemption to the requirement. Once you’re notified that your exemption is approved, you will be provided with a link to pay the New Student Programming Fee of $165. All New First-Time Freshmen are expected to attend RAMDITION. If your exemption is denied, you will need to complete the on-campus housing application and pay the $300 enrollment fee (Housing Application fee of $135 and New Student Programming Fee of $165).

Apply for Housing | Apply for Exemption

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Transfer Students are not required to live on campus. All transfer students, whether living on or off campus are expected to attend Ramdition and pay the New Student Programming Fee of $165. 

There are limited spaces reserved for transfer students during the fall semester within our continuing students (upperclassman) residence halls. Transfer students that enter the university in the spring are assigned to any available beds throughout all residential communities.

Apply for Housing and pay the appropriate Enrollment Fee: Housing fee of $135 and the New Student Programming Fee of $165 for a total of $300. 

• Are you a transfer student living on campus? Use this link.
• Are you a transfer student NOT living on campus? Use this link.

For questions regarding the New Student Programming Fee, please contact academicengagement@wssu.edu.

Financial Aid is a great opportunity to help you pay your student bill! We encourage all students to apply for Financial Aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Financial aid awards are made after the FAFSA has been received by WSSU and reviewed for accuracy and completeness. The award process may take between four to six weeks to complete based on your specific situation. The WSSU FAFSA code is 002986.

You may be selected for verification, a process that confirms the accuracy of the information you provided on the FAFSA. Selection for verification is determined by the U.S. Department of Education. Please review the verification information included in the Resource section of the Financial Aid website.

Take advantage of the WSSU FATV videos - great resource for all of your questions!

Find Scholarships & Financial Aid resources here. 

Become Immunization Compliant

New students at WSSU are required to meet the North Carolina Immunization Requirements. You will complete this process through Medicat.

START THE MEDICAT PROCESS

Submit Final Transcripts (graduating high school seniors only):

• In-State Students: Submit your final high school transcript electronically via your high school or mail your final high school transcript (sealed).
• Out-of-State Student: Mail your final high school transcript (sealed).
  
  WSSU Admissions Office
  Anderson Center Suite 137
  601 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
  Winston-Salem, NC 27110

Advising & Registration

Every WSSU student is assigned an academic success counselor, who will help you choose your courses, create your schedule and make good academic progress. Your counselor will be reaching out to you soon to set up a Zoom call, where we can talk about your interests and get you ready for classes. Meanwhile, check out our full list of majors.

CHECK OUT PROGRAMS 

Assessments

There are several assessments that we will ask you to take when you arrive at WSSU. Right now, we have a fun career assessment that you can take before you arrive. It is called Focus 2. Don't worry! This is not a test. The Focus 2 assessments helps you learn more about your interests, skills, personality and values. It can help you start thinking about majors that are a good fit for you or career paths you might want to explore. 

BEGIN ASSESSMENT 

Things you need to know about Student Blue Health Insurance

• Students must have health insurance
• Students are automatically charged for Student Blue
• Students must enroll in or waive Student Blue coverage

Waive requirements: You must provide proof of other health insurance coverage to waive coverage through Student Blue.  Other health insurance includes coverage under a parent/guardian health insurance plan, coverage under your personal plan, or Medicaid. Student athletes may not waive the health insurance.

Enroll requirements: If you do not meet the waiver requirements, you must enroll in Student Blue Health Insurance

For fall 2019 the health insurance premium was $1,313.50. The cost automatically appears on your student bill. If you complete the waiver process, and your waiver is approved, the cost will be removed from your student bill.

ENROLL or WAIVE Student Blue Health Insurance 

Your bill must be satisfied through financial aid, a payment plan, another funding source, or a combination of these. To get access to your room and attend classes, you must complete this step!

Having issues paying your bill? Please try these steps...

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