COVID Updates

WSSU to host town hall, conference on the impact and recovery of COVID-19 among NC counties
March 19, 2024
Winston-Salem State University’s HBCU Research Consortium Team, in collaboration with the NC Counts Coalition, will host a two-day program on the impact of COVID-19 among counties in North Carolina.
Winston-Salem State receives a grant from the Thurgood Marshall Foundation
October 12, 2022
Winston-Salem State University has been awarded a $30,000.00 grant from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund led by Dr. Karen T. Williams, Director of the A. H. Ray Student Health Center, to conduct rapid COVID testing of students who present with symptoms of COVID and testing of students who are exposed to COVID.
Football & Homecoming Protocol Update
September 20, 2021
Winston-Salem State University is excited to welcome supporters back to campus for sports and other community events. To keep all our patrons safe, we will implement additional Covid-19 safety protocols. These protocols will be effective immediately for all WSSU events.
WSSU Study Shows Minorities, Disabled Face Even Greater Health Care Barriers During COVID-19 Pandemic
June 30, 2021
It is no secret that underserved segments of the population … minorities and the disabled … face serious barriers when it comes to health care in this country.

A team of Winston-Salem State University faculty members – Dr. Tammara Thomas, Dr. Keisha Rogers, and Dr. Felicia Simpson – recently concluded research that showed those barriers were even more pervasive during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Help Protect the Ramily – Get Vaccinated
April 05, 2021
All residential and non-residential students are invited to get vaccinated at our Student Vaccination Events on April 7, 10, and 11 in the Anderson Center.
Spring Semester Re-Entry Information
December 28, 2020
Guided by the lessons from the fall, and based on CDC, state, and local COVID-19 guidance, we have established new protocols for spring re-entry. Please review the details below carefully.
FREE Drive-Thru Covid-19 Testing
November 20, 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly impacted Forsyth County. With daily case counts continuing to rise, Winston-Salem State University, in partnership with StarMed, and Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools, is sponsoring FREE Covid-19 testing events for the surrounding community.
Student COVID-19 Testing Event - FREE
November 03, 2020
Starting November 4, WSSU students can get tested at the Anderson Center before heading home for winter break. WSSU, in partnership with StarMed, will host five no-cost testing events on campus. All students are encouraged to participate.
COVID-19 Cluster Emergency Notification
October 30, 2020
As our community's welfare and safety are our primary concern, Winston-Salem State University is providing this emergency notification to the campus community. Our first confirmed COVID-19 cluster of 6 cases has been identified in the campus community.
Campus Tours Acknowledgement Statement
September 30, 2020
The safety of our constituents, staff, and guests is our highest priority; thus we are requiring visitors to wear face masks while on our campus, to practice social distancing, and to use hand sanitizer frequently.
COVID-19 Communication to WSSU Campus
September 15, 2020
A potential COVID-19 exposure has been identified in Brown Residence Hall.
COVID-19 Communication sent to Non Second Floor Residents of Brown Hall
September 15, 2020
A potential COVID-19 exposure has been identified in Brown Residence Hall.
COVID-19 Communication sent to Second Floor Residents of Brown Hall
September 15, 2020
A potential COVID-19 exposure has been identified in Brown Residence Hall.
Join Us for Weekly COVID-19 Virtual Town Halls
September 07, 2020
As we move through the semester, updates for our campus related to testing, reporting of data, contact tracing, quarantine/isolation efforts, and other components of our strategy to navigate COVID-19 are needed on a more frequent basis. As such, we are implementing weekly virtual town hall meetings for students and employees.
In the Classroom - Employees
September 06, 2020
Where possible, WSSU will adopt a hybrid approach to instruction, leveraging a mixture of online technology and in-person classes.
Sanctions for Students Who Violate Campus Community COVID-19 Standards
September 06, 2020
Students who fail to comply with community safety regulations will receive sanctions by the Office of Community Standards and Civility.
Athletics
September 06, 2020
Update on Fall 2020 sports.
Restroom Cleaning and Sanitization
September 06, 2020
Steps for cleaning and sanitizing.
Refunds for Housing and Dining
September 06, 2020
The decision has not been finalized whether refunds will be issued for housing and dining
Residence Hall Sanitation
September 06, 2020
We will be undergoing robust cleaning of the residence halls.
Dining Services Safety Measures
September 06, 2020
Many adjustments are being made to Kennedy Dining Hall and the food court in DJR.
Bookstore Safety Measures
September 06, 2020
We are making a number of adjustments to the bookstore.
Common Area Safety Measures
September 06, 2020
Plan for cleaning and sanitizing.
In the Classroom
September 06, 2020
A number of physical adjustments have been made to classroom settings.