Graduate College - Winston-Salem State University

The Graduate College at Winston-Salem State University excels in advanced preparation of equity-minded scholars and practitioners who desire to improve societal conditions. Our graduate and professional programs are nationally recognized for advancing equity and propelling upward mobility. Our Rams graduate at their full potential, empowered to transform their world.

Graduate faculty, staff and administrators support and advance the delivery of high-demand and innovative graduate and professional programs. Our advanced degree offerings cover every option, from the traditional MBA to our innovative 5-Year BS–MS (4+1) MCST track.

WSSU graduate students receive exceptional support in personal development and professionalization while immersing in scholarship, research, and innovation. A postgraduate degree from Winston-Salem State will drive career advancement, opening doors for new job opportunities and salary negotiations. The future is in good hands with the graduate and professional programs we offer at WSSU, the #1 HBCU in the nation for social mobility.

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Graduate Assistantship

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)

A student who is appointed in an academic department or program and

directly participates in the teaching mission of the unit as instructor of
record, lab instructor, recitation leader, lab or lecture assistant, or who has
responsibilities in direct support of classroom instruction in the unit, such
as setting up labs or working in an instructional computer lab;
provides general support to the teaching mission of the department or
program such as grading papers and other administrative services for the
instructor.

Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)

A student who is appointed in an academic department or program and

directly participates in the research mission of the unit, or an on-campus or off-campus
organization that is affiliated with the unit, in the design of experiments, data collection,
analysis, or reporting of research results in the student's field of study, where research may,
but is not required to, contribute directly to the student's thesis; or
provides general support to the research mission of the unit or discipline.