WSSU Online Degree Programs
Winston-Salem State University Flight Path online programs are flexible and designed for adults balancing their careers and personal lives with their goals and ambitions. Built for career advancement, these UNC System degrees deliver in-demand skills and strong outcomes with the support of a Ramily that’s over 45,000 strong.
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A Learning Experience Designed Around You
7.5 week courses
Condensed course terms help you stay focused and build momentum to move through your degree faster.
90 transfer credits
Transfer up to 90 credits from previous institutions to finish your degree — not start over.
#3 in North carolina
Ranked third in North Carolina for Top Performers on Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report.
15:1 Class Size Ratio
Small class sizes mean more one-on-one time with instructors who care about your success.
EXPLORE WSSU ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Earn an accredited degree faster and more affordably with flexible online programs designed to maximize your previous credits.
Business Administration, B.S.
Management Concentration
Finish your business degree online to develop leadership skills in a forward-thinking program that builds on basics with entrepreneurial thinking.
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.I.S.
A highly customizable degree completion pathway designed to maximize prior credits and minimize time to completion.
Psychology, B.A.
Choose from flexible pathways and learn to apply an understanding of human behavior to support individuals, strengthen communities, and lead with empathy.
We’re ready to start when you are
You don’t have to wait for fall to start. Five term starts per year mean you can begin when you’re ready — not when a traditional calendar says so.
Fall Term 1
August
Fall Term 2
October
Spring Term 1
January
Spring Term 2
March
Summer Term
May
Meet Your Support Team
From your first question to your final course, WSSU Flight Path programs surround you with a team dedicated to your success. Each role is designed to remove barriers, provide clarity, and keep you moving forward with confidence.
YOUR Enrollment Team
Your first connection to WSSU, this team guides you through the application process, financial aid, and transfer credits. They clarify requirements, track progress, and check in regularly to keep you aligned with key deadlines and ensure your application stays complete, on time, and moving forward.
YOUR Success Coach
A dedicated partner from enrollment through graduation, your success coach provides proactive support to keep you moving forward. Through regular check-ins, goal setting, and personalized guidance, they help you overcome challenges in real time and maintain momentum toward graduation.
Your Faculty
Bringing real-world expertise into every course, WSSU faculty are accessible, engaged, and invested in your success. They create meaningful learning experiences and provide the support you need to develop career-ready skills, deepen knowledge, and confidently apply what you learn.
“My students are balancing busy lives, and it’s my job to make sure going back to school fits into their schedule as seamlessly as possible. When students feel supported and know where they’re headed, they start to believe in themselves again. That shift is what makes this work meaningful to me.”
Kim B., Flight Path Success Coach
Student Success Hub
The Student Success Hub is a centralized resource designed to keep you supported and on track throughout your program. Additionally, you’ll have access to university-wide services such as financial aid, University Library Services, and Disability Resources.
What’s in the Hub?
Career Support
As a WSSU Flight Path student, you’ll have access to career preparation support at every stage of your journey, from exploring your interests to preparing for what comes next.
How We’ll Help
Your Life Doesn’t Stop. Neither Should You.
Our Flight Path programs are built for adults returning to school with prior college credit, clear career goals, and limited time. These fully online degree pathways are designed for flexibility, efficiency, and real-world outcomes—so you can move forward without starting over.
Take charge of your schedule.
With 100% online coursework, multiple start dates, and a predictable weekly structure, your education fits around full-time work and family responsibilities. School adapts to you—not the other way around.
Take charge of your Credits.
Designed for students with prior college experience, these pathways make it easy to transfer credits and avoid repeating coursework. That means less time to completion, lower overall cost, and a clear path to finishing your degree.
Take Charge of your Progress.
Shorter terms and structured pacing help you stay engaged and make steady progress—so you can move confidently from your first class through graduation.
Take charge of your career.
Each program is aligned with in-demand skills and career pathways, so what you learn today can make an immediate impact at work—while positioning you for advancement, career change, or long-term growth.
The WSSU Difference
Winston-Salem State University doesn’t just enroll students — we help move them forward. Our flexible, fully online programs are designed to help you finish your degree and advance your career. And as a Carnegie Opportunity College, you can feel confident you’re moving in the right direction with WSSU.
Through structured, streamlined pathways, you can build momentum without putting your life on hold. Each course is designed to keep you progressing with purpose, while personalized guidance and hands-on support ensure you stay focused, confident, and on track from your first step to graduation.
Looking for a Different Online Program?
Our Flight Path programs are built for students returning with prior college credit (24+ credits) who want a focused path to graduation. If you’re earlier in your college journey or looking for a different pace, explore WSSU’s full range of distance programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Flight Path programs are 100% online degrees from Winston-Salem State University, built for working adults who are ready to finish what they started. Shorter terms and flexible coursework make it possible to move forward without stepping away from your career or other responsibilities. Every student gets dedicated success coaching, with structured support from application through graduation, backed by WSSU and the Ramily.
Questions? Let’s Talk.
Get answers from someone who knows the process. The short form takes less than three minutes to fill out, and after, an admissions representative will reach out personally.
Destinee N.
WSSU Admissions Representative
A lot of my students are suprised by how manageable the process feels once they understand the steps.
Jordan F.
WSSU Admissions Representative
A quick phone call or email can do more for your progress than you think.
Elizabeth G.
WSSU Admissions Representative
Every students situation is different. That’s why I start with conversations, not assumptions.