Philander Smith University
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Philander Smith University
138th Commencement
Honoring the Class of 2026
Baccalaureate | 7PM, May 1
Commencement | 9AM, May 2
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Our mission is to graduate academically accomplished students, grounded as advocates for social justice, determined to change the world for the better.
PSU Receives Historic $19 Million Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Investment marks largest donation in history of university.
Details
Change Your Trajectory
Build Your Foundation for the Future
Details
Philander First
Explore highlights from the Investiture of our 15th President
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Start Here. Start Strong.
Enroll Now for the 2026 S.T.A.R.T. Program
Details
138th Commencement
Honoring the Class of 2026
Baccalaureate | 7PM, May 1
Commencement | 9AM, May 2
Details
12:1
Student / Faculty
Ratio
100
Enrolled
Students
5
Number of
Majors
10
Student
Organizations
Philander Smith University Secures $7 Million Federal Investment to Strengthen Health & Science Programs
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PSU Receives Historic $19 Million Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Read More
2025 PSU Homecoming | “The Voyage: The Culture Meets the Current”
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Philander Smith University Receives HLC Approval to Launch Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
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Apr
27
May
1
May
2
May
4
May
10
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We Are PSU
Philander Smith University shattered my preconceptions about small HBCUs. The warmth of the faculty, the opportunities, and the connections I’ve made here have shown me that the size of the school doesn’t define the quality of education.
Jason Muka, ’23
A rich tradition of EXCELLENCE
Founded in 1877, Philander Smith University is the result of the first attempt west of the Mississippi River to make education available to freedmen (former African American slaves). The forerunner of the college was Walden Seminary, named in honor of Dr. J.M. Walden, one of the originators and the first corresponding secretary of the Freedmen's Aid Society.
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Admission to Philander Smith University (PSU) is open to all persons who show potential for college-level work and who meet our admissions requirements.
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Investing in our scholars allows them to focus on their degree attainment without the heavy burden of financial worries.
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Masters of Business Administration
School of Allied and Public Health
BSN Program
CNA Program
Continuing Education and Professional Studies
Philander Smith Management Institute (PSMI)
Organizational Management
Weekend & Evening College
Workforce Innovation Strategic and Economic Public Private Partnerships (WISE P3)
Law Enforcement Education Advancement Program
Dual Degree Programs
Special Programs
START Summer Bridge Program
McKinley Newton Honors Academy
Ark – LSAMP
Study Abroad
WISE P3
COVID-19 Information
Policies and Procedures
137th Commencement Information
138th Commencement Information
Admissions & Financial Aid
Preview Day 2026
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New Freshman
Returning Students
Transfer Students
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Cost & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
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CARES Act Reporting
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Scholarships and Grants
Loans
Working On Campus
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UNCF
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Student Life
Office of Student Affairs
S.T.A.R.S.
Health and Wellness
Title IX
Activities
Career Services
Housing & Residential Life
Alumni
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138th Commencement
Honoring the Class of 2026
Baccalaureate | 7PM, May 1
Commencement | 9AM, May 2
View Details
Start Here. Start Strong.
Enroll Now for the 2026 S.T.A.R.T. Program
Apply Today
Philander First
Explore highlights from the Investiture of our 15th President
View Photo Galleries
Change Your Trajectory
Build Your Foundation for the Future
Apply to PSU Today
PSU Receives Historic $19 Million Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Investment marks largest donation in history of university.
Read more
Our mission is to graduate academically accomplished students, grounded as advocates for social justice, determined to change the world for the better.
PSU Receives Historic $19 Million Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Investment marks largest donation in history of university.
Details
Change Your Trajectory
Build Your Foundation for the Future
Details
Philander First
Explore highlights from the Investiture of our 15th President
Details
Start Here. Start Strong.
Enroll Now for the 2026 S.T.A.R.T. Program
Details
138th Commencement
Honoring the Class of 2026
Baccalaureate | 7PM, May 1
Commencement | 9AM, May 2
Details
12:1
Student / Faculty
Ratio
100
Enrolled
Students
5
Number of
Majors
10
Student
Organizations
Philander Smith University Secures $7 Million Federal Investment to Strengthen Health & Science Programs
Read More
PSU Receives Historic $19 Million Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Read More
2025 PSU Homecoming | “The Voyage: The Culture Meets the Current”
Read More
Philander Smith University Receives HLC Approval to Launch Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
Read More
Apr
27
May
1
May
2
May
4
May
10
View Calendar
We Are PSU
Philander Smith University shattered my preconceptions about small HBCUs. The warmth of the faculty, the opportunities, and the connections I’ve made here have shown me that the size of the school doesn’t define the quality of education.
Jason Muka, ’23
A rich tradition of EXCELLENCE
Founded in 1877, Philander Smith University is the result of the first attempt west of the Mississippi River to make education available to freedmen (former African American slaves). The forerunner of the college was Walden Seminary, named in honor of Dr. J.M. Walden, one of the originators and the first corresponding secretary of the Freedmen's Aid Society.
Learn more about our history
Visit
Learn about our programs, talk to our faculty about your interests, and see what life as a Philanderian is all about.
Visit Our Campus
Apply
Admission to Philander Smith University (PSU) is open to all persons who show potential for college-level work and who meet our admissions requirements.
Apply Now
Give
Investing in our scholars allows them to focus on their degree attainment without the heavy burden of financial worries.
Make A Donation
How To Report An Incident (Campus Conduct Hotline)
Visit
Apply
Give
Visit
Apply
Give
Home
About
Academics
Admissions & Financial Aid
Student Life
Alumni
Stories & News
Events
Spirit Store
Students
Faculty & Staff
Athletics
Visit
Apply
Give
Home
About
Office of the President
Leadership
PSU Organizational Chart
Board of Trustees
History
Campus Map
Business & Finance
Registrar
Human Resources Department
Careers at PSU
Title IX
PSU News
Marketing & Communications
Campus Safety & Security
Office of Institutional Advancement
Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Strategy and Innovation
Accreditation
Consumer Information
Technology Services
Academics
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar
Library
Undergraduate Programs
Division of Arts & Humanities
Division of Business Administration
Division of Education
General Education
Division of Natural & Physical Sciences
Division of Social Sciences
Graduate Programs
Masters of Business Administration
School of Allied and Public Health
BSN Program
CNA Program
Continuing Education and Professional Studies
Philander Smith Management Institute (PSMI)
Organizational Management
Weekend & Evening College
Workforce Innovation Strategic and Economic Public Private Partnerships (WISE P3)
Law Enforcement Education Advancement Program
Dual Degree Programs
Special Programs
START Summer Bridge Program
McKinley Newton Honors Academy
Ark – LSAMP
Study Abroad
WISE P3
COVID-19 Information
Policies and Procedures
137th Commencement Information
138th Commencement Information
Admissions & Financial Aid
Preview Day 2026
Apply Today
Visit & Events
New Freshman
Returning Students
Transfer Students
International Students
Cost & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Net Price Calculator
CARES Act Reporting
Types of Aid
Scholarships and Grants
Loans
Working On Campus
Applying for Aid
UNCF
Verification Documents
Student Life
Office of Student Affairs
S.T.A.R.S.
Health and Wellness
Title IX
Activities
Career Services
Housing & Residential Life
Alumni
Office of Alumni Relations
Make a Donation
Request A Transcript
Volunteer
Update Contact Information
National Alumni Association PSU
Pre-Alumni Council
Stories & News
Events
Spirit Store
Students
Faculty & Staff
Athletics