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Commencement 2026
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15 NCAA
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Facts
1,302
Students
#1 Private
HBCU
in North Carolina
(U.S. News & World Report)
15 NCAA
Division II
teams
See All Quick Facts
Fast
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1,302
Students
#1 Private
HBCU
in North Carolina
(U.S. News & World Report)
15 NCAA
Division II
teams
See All Quick Facts
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From business to science to social impact, our programs prepare you to lead with purpose. Learn alongside faculty who are living legends and peers who share your drive to create change.
All Programs
Master of Social Work
Lactation Certificate Program
Undergraduate
Programs
Choose from career-focused programs designed with your future in mind.
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Biologists study the life forms all around us. As a major in our program you'll be able to work with just about any life form — from humans and animals to plants and parasites. Our biology program at JCSU will ensure that you graduate with the hands-on experience and knowledge necessary for a successful career within the medical or scientific community.
Learn More
The Department of Business and Public Leadership’s goal is to equip the next generation of industry leaders with the knowledge and skills to meet the dynamic challenges in our global society.
Learn more
Do you know why chemistry is called the “central science?" It’s because all branches of science — and all careers in science — require you to have a solid understanding of chemistry. As a trained chemist, you’ll be in high demand for industry and government positions, and you’ll have the ability to succeed in a number of graduate or professional programs.
Learn More
The best stories are told by people who are passionate about what they do. No matter what story you want to tell, the communication arts program at JCSU will teach you how to do it well so that others will want to listen.
Learn more
Have you ever wondered how to design and build mobile and industrial robots to perform specific operations, and how to implement microcontrollers to fulfill specific function controls in all aspects in our real world?
If you decide to become a computer engineering major at JCSU, you’ll learn what makes microcontrollers and robots tick. You’ll even have the chance to build some of them your own.
Learn more
Computers play a major part of our everyday lives, and that isn’t going to change anytime soon.
Computer Science Information System major combine computer science, information technology and business administration. The program will give you the technical foundations and prepare you to apply IT solutions in a business context and use them to develop opportunities for growth.
Learn more
Forensics investigators, judges and corrections officers are vital to our communities. They ensure our safety and that justice is served fairly in our court systems.
At JCSU, our students get a complete view of the criminal justice system. Regardless of where you see yourself in the system, what you learn in our program will put you on the right track for a successful career serving your fellow citizens.
Learn More
Culture is not just the traditions we follow or the values we hold. Culture is how we know ourselves and even make ourselves. The Cultural Studies major program at JCSU will empower you to examine how culture is a powerful driver in our media-saturated world.
Learn more
Have you ever wondered how scientists are able to create, operate and maintain large-scale information systems?
At JCSU, we’re looking for curious minds like yours to help us find solutions to real-world problems in information systems engineering domain that manages the blending of software, hardware, networks and security.
Learn more
The actions of one person can have an amazing impact on society. However, today’s social issues are so complex, they require some pretty creative answers.
As an interdisciplinary studies major at JCSU, you won’t be confined to just one program of study. Our flexible program allows you to combine two or three majors to create a unique major that fits your career goals.
Learn more
In the 17th century, Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz — two giants of the mathematic world — both developed the first real theory of the infinite. They fought over who was first for the rest of their lives, but it created what we call calculus.
Calculus lies at the heart of that idea, and learning how it can be applied to everyday situations will change your world.
Learn more
Some people were born to shine under the spotlight. If you consider yourself to be a rising star, or if you want to help others tap into their talent through engineering, music production or teaching, our music program may be the right fit for you.
As a music major at JCSU, you’ll have the opportunity to fine-tune your creativity and develop the skills to express yourself through sound.
Learn more
There are few subjects as fascinating and mysterious as the human brain. To find the answers, the world needs caring and dedicated people like you who want to help others improve their mental and emotional health.
Learn more
The political science program at JCSU is designed for students who want to pursue a higher degree in law school or graduate school, ambitious individuals who want hands-on experience in politics, as well as majors and non-majors who are interested in political discussions.
Learn more
As a public health major at JCSU, you won’t just study diet and nutrition. Courses in sexuality, substance abuse and the home environment will give you the knowledge you need to lead others to a healthier, happier life.
Choose where you can make the most impact by focusing your study on either the community health concentration or a concentration in school health for grades K-12.
Learn more
Social workers make the world a better place. They work with low-income families, children, recovering addicts and the elderly to provide them with housing, food, employment, health care—and most importantly — hope for the future.
Learn more
The world of sports is an exciting and unique field. Because of its fast-pace and household names, it’s often glamorized by Hollywood in movies and TV shows.
Many students come into our programming thinking they want the fame and fortune of being a sports agent. However, you’ll find that our range of courses will open your eyes to careers in sport you never knew existed.
Learn more
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April 16, 2026
Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) and the American University of Antigua (AUA) College of Medicine have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), establishing a strategic partnership designed to create expanded pathways for JCSU students to pursue careers in medicine and become practicing physicians.
Read More
April 16, 2026
Dr. Linda Hill, the Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration at Harvard and Faculty Chair of the Leadership Initiative, was invited to speak on campus by the Charlotte Chapter of the Harvard Business School Alumni Club of Charlotte to share her work on leadership and innovation.
Read More
April 13, 2026
The Johnson C. Smith University College of Business and Professional Studies welcomed one of the nation’s most influential corporate leaders, Marvin Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Lowe’s, a Fortune 100 company based in Mooresville, North Carolina. Ellison headlined the Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series on April 13, 2026 inside the New Science Center’s Truist Auditorium, an event hosted by Dean Alphonso Ogbuehi and the College of Business and Professional Studies. It was moderated by Dr. Judith Crocker-Billingsley, Associate Professor of Social Work.
Read More
April 9, 2026
The rhythm, creativity, and versatility of Johnson C. Smith University’s music program were on full display during the JCSU Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert. Student musicians delivered an energetic performance highlighting contemporary percussion repertoire and diverse percussive sounds.
Read More
See All News
WE ARE SHINING
ON SOCIAL
Golden Academics
Be Yourself,
Become More
Our students don’t wait to make their mark. Golden Bulls light the way for themselves, their peers and their communities from day one. At JCSU, you’ll find countless golden opportunities to grow, lead and shine—in and out of the classroom.
Undergraduate Academic Programs
Admissions
ROOTED IN HISTORY AND
GROWING
TOWARD TOMORROW
Our HBCU heritage is a living tradition of excellence and achievement. From cultural celebrations to championship athletics, JCSU buzzes with energy and opportunity. You’ll find friends who share your drive, mentors who champion your dreams and a family that honors our past while creating new possibilities for the future.
Donate To JCSU Annual Fund
Donate Now
Plan
Your
Visit
We invite you and your family to visit us and learn more about our vibrant community.
Visit JCSU
Apply
Now
We encourage and give full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid and employment.
Apply To JCSU
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Contact the Office of Admissions with your questions or to request a paper application.
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Skip to main content
Website Menu
Go Here
Glow
anywhere
Your Future
Shines Here
Our career-focused programs, deep Charlotte connections and supportive HBCU environment transform talented students into successful professionals who light the way forward. Here, your potential meets real opportunity—in the classroom, in your career and in life.
Visit
Apply Now
Better Together
We are
Better Together
Your gift to the JCSU Better Together Campaign fuels our $10 million movement to strengthen the heart of Charlotte’s only HBCU. Every dollar of unrestricted support helps JCSU meet its most urgent needs—from keeping students enrolled to upgrading facilities, modernizing systems, and expanding programs that prepare leaders for tomorrow. Together, we can light the way forward and ensure JCSU continues to educate, inspire, and transform lives for generations to come.
Give now
Learn more about Better Together
0%
0%
·
$0 raised of $0 goal
·
$0 to goal
Commencement 2026
We will be celebrating our Commencement Ceremonies on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Bojangles Coliseum.
More information
Fast
Facts
1,302
Students
#1 Private
HBCU
in North Carolina
(U.S. News & World Report)
15 NCAA
Division II
teams
See All Quick Facts
Fast
Facts
1,302
Students
#1 Private
HBCU
in North Carolina
(U.S. News & World Report)
15 NCAA
Division II
teams
See All Quick Facts
Fast
Facts
1,302
Students
#1 Private
HBCU
in North Carolina
(U.S. News & World Report)
15 NCAA
Division II
teams
See All Quick Facts
Find
Your Path
From business to science to social impact, our programs prepare you to lead with purpose. Learn alongside faculty who are living legends and peers who share your drive to create change.
All Programs
Master of Social Work
Lactation Certificate Program
Undergraduate
Programs
Choose from career-focused programs designed with your future in mind.
Browse Undergraduate Areas of Study
Tabs
Biologists study the life forms all around us. As a major in our program you'll be able to work with just about any life form — from humans and animals to plants and parasites. Our biology program at JCSU will ensure that you graduate with the hands-on experience and knowledge necessary for a successful career within the medical or scientific community.
Learn More
The Department of Business and Public Leadership’s goal is to equip the next generation of industry leaders with the knowledge and skills to meet the dynamic challenges in our global society.
Learn more
Do you know why chemistry is called the “central science?" It’s because all branches of science — and all careers in science — require you to have a solid understanding of chemistry. As a trained chemist, you’ll be in high demand for industry and government positions, and you’ll have the ability to succeed in a number of graduate or professional programs.
Learn More
The best stories are told by people who are passionate about what they do. No matter what story you want to tell, the communication arts program at JCSU will teach you how to do it well so that others will want to listen.
Learn more
Have you ever wondered how to design and build mobile and industrial robots to perform specific operations, and how to implement microcontrollers to fulfill specific function controls in all aspects in our real world?
If you decide to become a computer engineering major at JCSU, you’ll learn what makes microcontrollers and robots tick. You’ll even have the chance to build some of them your own.
Learn more
Computers play a major part of our everyday lives, and that isn’t going to change anytime soon.
Computer Science Information System major combine computer science, information technology and business administration. The program will give you the technical foundations and prepare you to apply IT solutions in a business context and use them to develop opportunities for growth.
Learn more
Forensics investigators, judges and corrections officers are vital to our communities. They ensure our safety and that justice is served fairly in our court systems.
At JCSU, our students get a complete view of the criminal justice system. Regardless of where you see yourself in the system, what you learn in our program will put you on the right track for a successful career serving your fellow citizens.
Learn More
Culture is not just the traditions we follow or the values we hold. Culture is how we know ourselves and even make ourselves. The Cultural Studies major program at JCSU will empower you to examine how culture is a powerful driver in our media-saturated world.
Learn more
Have you ever wondered how scientists are able to create, operate and maintain large-scale information systems?
At JCSU, we’re looking for curious minds like yours to help us find solutions to real-world problems in information systems engineering domain that manages the blending of software, hardware, networks and security.
Learn more
The actions of one person can have an amazing impact on society. However, today’s social issues are so complex, they require some pretty creative answers.
As an interdisciplinary studies major at JCSU, you won’t be confined to just one program of study. Our flexible program allows you to combine two or three majors to create a unique major that fits your career goals.
Learn more
In the 17th century, Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz — two giants of the mathematic world — both developed the first real theory of the infinite. They fought over who was first for the rest of their lives, but it created what we call calculus.
Calculus lies at the heart of that idea, and learning how it can be applied to everyday situations will change your world.
Learn more
Some people were born to shine under the spotlight. If you consider yourself to be a rising star, or if you want to help others tap into their talent through engineering, music production or teaching, our music program may be the right fit for you.
As a music major at JCSU, you’ll have the opportunity to fine-tune your creativity and develop the skills to express yourself through sound.
Learn more
There are few subjects as fascinating and mysterious as the human brain. To find the answers, the world needs caring and dedicated people like you who want to help others improve their mental and emotional health.
Learn more
The political science program at JCSU is designed for students who want to pursue a higher degree in law school or graduate school, ambitious individuals who want hands-on experience in politics, as well as majors and non-majors who are interested in political discussions.
Learn more
As a public health major at JCSU, you won’t just study diet and nutrition. Courses in sexuality, substance abuse and the home environment will give you the knowledge you need to lead others to a healthier, happier life.
Choose where you can make the most impact by focusing your study on either the community health concentration or a concentration in school health for grades K-12.
Learn more
Social workers make the world a better place. They work with low-income families, children, recovering addicts and the elderly to provide them with housing, food, employment, health care—and most importantly — hope for the future.
Learn more
The world of sports is an exciting and unique field. Because of its fast-pace and household names, it’s often glamorized by Hollywood in movies and TV shows.
Many students come into our programming thinking they want the fame and fortune of being a sports agent. However, you’ll find that our range of courses will open your eyes to careers in sport you never knew existed.
Learn more
Get Started
With JCSU
Plan Your
Visit
Request
Info
Apply
Now
Feature News
See All News
April 16, 2026
Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) and the American University of Antigua (AUA) College of Medicine have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), establishing a strategic partnership designed to create expanded pathways for JCSU students to pursue careers in medicine and become practicing physicians.
Read More
April 16, 2026
Dr. Linda Hill, the Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration at Harvard and Faculty Chair of the Leadership Initiative, was invited to speak on campus by the Charlotte Chapter of the Harvard Business School Alumni Club of Charlotte to share her work on leadership and innovation.
Read More
April 13, 2026
The Johnson C. Smith University College of Business and Professional Studies welcomed one of the nation’s most influential corporate leaders, Marvin Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Lowe’s, a Fortune 100 company based in Mooresville, North Carolina. Ellison headlined the Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series on April 13, 2026 inside the New Science Center’s Truist Auditorium, an event hosted by Dean Alphonso Ogbuehi and the College of Business and Professional Studies. It was moderated by Dr. Judith Crocker-Billingsley, Associate Professor of Social Work.
Read More
April 9, 2026
The rhythm, creativity, and versatility of Johnson C. Smith University’s music program were on full display during the JCSU Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert. Student musicians delivered an energetic performance highlighting contemporary percussion repertoire and diverse percussive sounds.
Read More
See All News
WE ARE SHINING
ON SOCIAL
Golden Academics
Be Yourself,
Become More
Our students don’t wait to make their mark. Golden Bulls light the way for themselves, their peers and their communities from day one. At JCSU, you’ll find countless golden opportunities to grow, lead and shine—in and out of the classroom.
Undergraduate Academic Programs
Admissions
ROOTED IN HISTORY AND
GROWING
TOWARD TOMORROW
Our HBCU heritage is a living tradition of excellence and achievement. From cultural celebrations to championship athletics, JCSU buzzes with energy and opportunity. You’ll find friends who share your drive, mentors who champion your dreams and a family that honors our past while creating new possibilities for the future.
Donate To JCSU Annual Fund
Donate Now
Plan
Your
Visit
We invite you and your family to visit us and learn more about our vibrant community.
Visit JCSU
Apply
Now
We encourage and give full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid and employment.
Apply To JCSU
Request
Information
Contact the Office of Admissions with your questions or to request a paper application.
Request Information
Get Started
With JCSU
Donate To JCSU Annual Fund
Donate Now
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