Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina recently signed seven academic pathway agreements with Forsyth Technical Community College that will open the door for more local students to earn a college degree.
Under the new agreements, students at Forsyth Tech now have structured pathways to pursue a degree in high-demand fields like education, human services, criminal justice, and motorsports management at WSSU. The partnership will allow students to take up to nine credit hours at WSSU while paying Forsyth Tech tuition and benefit from coordinated academic advising at both institutions.
“Today, we are not simply formalizing partnerships, we are expanding pathways, removing barriers and creating clear, intentional opportunities for students to achieve their academic and career aspirations,” said Stevie Lawrence, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Winston-Salem State University. “This partnership reflects our commitment to student success and our shared investment in strengthening the talent pipeline here in Winston-Salem and across the region.”
Tamara Williams, provost at Forsyth Technical Community College, added, “These pathways matter. They help students save time. They help reduce costs. And they take away the guesswork that so many students face when planning what comes next. Students who begin here at Forsyth Tech will be able to move on to WSSU with purpose and direction.”
