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Academics | North Carolina Wesleyan University
Academics | North Carolina Wesleyan University
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Learning is Personal, Practical, and Purpose-driven at NCWU
Our dedicated faculty and staff and 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensure students a more personal education experience in a small campus setting. Our professors know their students by name and are driven to ensure student success with one-on-one academic advising. Join the Bishop Nation and get the opportunity to collaborate with faculty inside and outside of the classroom.
A Path to Success
North Carolina Wesleyan University is a small, private, Methodist-affiliated university with a liberal arts-based core curriculum. We offer liberal arts, professional, and graduate degree programs for traditional, transfer, and working-adult students.
North Carolina Wesleyan University offers undergraduate programs leading to
Bachelor of Arts
and
Bachelor of Science
degrees. With all students having a strong foundation in the liberal arts tradition, the college offers both traditional liberal arts majors, such as
English
,
Mathematics
and
Religious Studies
and professional programs that include
Business Administration
,
Criminal Justice
,
Teacher Education
, and
Marketing
.
A solid liberal arts foundation supports any major you choose and will prepare you for enlightened civic engagement, lifelong learning, and critical thinking skills needed for today’s workplace. Choosing a minor or a second major further enhances your education and can be accomplished within a four-year plan.
Small classes
with faculty who care about your progress and
work with you one-on-one
are an important part of your Wesleyan education.
Learning by Doing
Learning extends outside the classroom, too, with opportunities for service learning, co-curricular activities in discipline-specific clubs advised by full-time faculty members, and learning communities.
NC Wesleyan also offers our
Practical Skills Academy
. By gaining direct access to industry professionals, students experience a first-person account of an expert’s career, education or training, and the ability to work directly with experts to enhance their skills. This experiential learning program emphasizes the understanding of real-world applications of students’ chosen major(s) as well as more enhanced discovery and exploration of industry.
We also offer the opportunity to
study abroad
in London, England, Scotland and in the Tuscany region of Italy. The North Carolina Wesleyan University academic experience provides you with opportunities to
learn, serve, and grow
.
Applied Learning at NCWU
At NC Wesleyan, we take a practical
Applied Learning
approach that is supported by research to increase student motivation, encourage student-centered instruction, and offer real-world application. It is also an opportunity for high-impact learning, where students study content and directly apply the knowledge.
Also known as
experiential learning
, project-based learning, and inquiry-based learning; students will apply learned content through critical thinking and reflection to demonstrate content knowledge as applied learning. Critical thinking and reflection are both part of the Wesleyan experience. The combination of both critical thinking and reflection promotes higher-order thinking skills and problem-solving.
View Our Online Academic Catalog
Strong Academics & Support
Our students are proud Bishops and overwhelmingly recommend NCWU! Here are some quick facts* about the overall student experience at NC Wesleyan.
93%
of students who say they are happy with their choice to attend NCWU
95%
of students say they are prepared for graduate school
96%
of students who say they are prepared for a job/career
92%
of students who say they had a positive overall experience at NCWU
94%
of
students who say they are satisfied with academic advising
98%
of students say they improved important skills
95%
of students who say NCWU is a welcoming environment
At North Carolina Wesleyan University, we provide students with opportunities to make
meaningful connections
and learn through
innovative teaching
approaches. The distinctive Wesleyan experience equips our graduates to make a positive impact on the world.
Your classes are taught by
professors who love to teach
and
work individually with students
. Here are some quick facts* about our faculty.
6 out of 7
Professors
hold a Ph.D. or Terminal Degree
57%
of Professors
are tenured and most have
> 5 Years
full-time teaching experience
100%
of Professors are
on-campus and available to meet with students
Average class size is
Less than
<30
90%
of Professors
have practical experience in areas they teach and
14:1
Student-to-Faculty
Ratio
Schools & Departments
Our academic divisions are organized into four divisions by subject type:
School of Business & Professional Studies
School of Social Sciences & Education
School of Mathematics & Sciences
School of Health Sciences
School of Humanities
Learn More
“Wisdom and courage through Christian education.” Our motto since 1956.
FAQs about admission requirements, financial aid, FASFA Code, campus life and the Rocky Mount region…it’s all here.
Learn more
*2023-24 Graduate Student Survey Data
NC Wesleyan University
3400 N. Wesleyan Blvd.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
252.985.5100
800.488.6292
Contact Us
Campus Map
All Social Media Channels >
Resources
My NCWU
University Catalog
Request More Info
Events
News
Student Email
Policies & Notices
Title IX and Equal Opportunity
Campus Hazing Policy
Faculty & Staff Resources
Media & Branding Resources
Alumni Relations
Bishop Beat Newsletter
Student Achievement Report
Academic Program Inventory
Consumer Information
Transcript Requests
Working at Wesleyan
Campus
Campus Map & Tour
Campus Store
Campus Safety
Parent Resources
The Dunn Center
Faculty & Staff Directory
Health Services
Library
Wesleyan News
Dining Services
Catering Services
Event Venue Rentals
Photo Gallery
Apply
Request More Info
Plan A Visit
Give
NCWU
About
Why NC Wesleyan?
Campus Map & Tour
Bishop Beliefs
We are Battling Bishops
Departments
Publications
Faculty & Staff Directory
Contact Us
Admissions
Apply
Visit
Tuition Deposit
Connect with a Counselor
Orientation
Financial Aid
Academics
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Executive Residency Programs
Adult & Online Studies
Accelerated Dual Degree Pathways
Certificate Programs
Partnerships
Practical Skills Academy
Registrar
Library
Our Faculty
Accreditation & Accountability
Adult & Online
Adult Undergraduate Programs
Adult Studies Tuition
Financial Aid
Graduate & Professional Programs
Graduate Programs Tuition
Campus Life
Live. Eat. Play.
Athletics
Spiritual Life
Student Engagement
WesQuest Program
International
Student Resources
Parent Resources
First Year Experience
Veteran Benefits
Community
The Dunn Center | Official Site
Cultural Arts
Mims and Gravely Art Galleries
Work at Wesleyan
Shelton Challenge
Rock the Mount Community Event
NCWU Summer Camps
Event Venue Rentals
Athletics
The Dunn Center
Alumni/Donors
Ways to Give
Library
Apply for Admissions
My NCWU
Campus Resources
Student Email
News
Event Calendar
Academic Calendar
Campus Map
University Catalog
Faculty & Staff
X
Academics | North Carolina Wesleyan University
myNCWU
Academic Calendar
University Catalog
Events Calendar
Campus Map
Student/Staff Email
Directory
Faculty & Staff Resources
Recent News & Articles
QUICKLINKS
Learning is Personal, Practical, and Purpose-driven at NCWU
Our dedicated faculty and staff and 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensure students a more personal education experience in a small campus setting. Our professors know their students by name and are driven to ensure student success with one-on-one academic advising. Join the Bishop Nation and get the opportunity to collaborate with faculty inside and outside of the classroom.
A Path to Success
North Carolina Wesleyan University is a small, private, Methodist-affiliated university with a liberal arts-based core curriculum. We offer liberal arts, professional, and graduate degree programs for traditional, transfer, and working-adult students.
North Carolina Wesleyan University offers undergraduate programs leading to
Bachelor of Arts
and
Bachelor of Science
degrees. With all students having a strong foundation in the liberal arts tradition, the college offers both traditional liberal arts majors, such as
English
,
Mathematics
and
Religious Studies
and professional programs that include
Business Administration
,
Criminal Justice
,
Teacher Education
, and
Marketing
.
A solid liberal arts foundation supports any major you choose and will prepare you for enlightened civic engagement, lifelong learning, and critical thinking skills needed for today’s workplace. Choosing a minor or a second major further enhances your education and can be accomplished within a four-year plan.
Small classes
with faculty who care about your progress and
work with you one-on-one
are an important part of your Wesleyan education.
Learning by Doing
Learning extends outside the classroom, too, with opportunities for service learning, co-curricular activities in discipline-specific clubs advised by full-time faculty members, and learning communities.
NC Wesleyan also offers our
Practical Skills Academy
. By gaining direct access to industry professionals, students experience a first-person account of an expert’s career, education or training, and the ability to work directly with experts to enhance their skills. This experiential learning program emphasizes the understanding of real-world applications of students’ chosen major(s) as well as more enhanced discovery and exploration of industry.
We also offer the opportunity to
study abroad
in London, England, Scotland and in the Tuscany region of Italy. The North Carolina Wesleyan University academic experience provides you with opportunities to
learn, serve, and grow
.
Applied Learning at NCWU
At NC Wesleyan, we take a practical
Applied Learning
approach that is supported by research to increase student motivation, encourage student-centered instruction, and offer real-world application. It is also an opportunity for high-impact learning, where students study content and directly apply the knowledge.
Also known as
experiential learning
, project-based learning, and inquiry-based learning; students will apply learned content through critical thinking and reflection to demonstrate content knowledge as applied learning. Critical thinking and reflection are both part of the Wesleyan experience. The combination of both critical thinking and reflection promotes higher-order thinking skills and problem-solving.
View Our Online Academic Catalog
Strong Academics & Support
Our students are proud Bishops and overwhelmingly recommend NCWU! Here are some quick facts* about the overall student experience at NC Wesleyan.
93%
of students who say they are happy with their choice to attend NCWU
95%
of students say they are prepared for graduate school
96%
of students who say they are prepared for a job/career
92%
of students who say they had a positive overall experience at NCWU
94%
of
students who say they are satisfied with academic advising
98%
of students say they improved important skills
95%
of students who say NCWU is a welcoming environment
At North Carolina Wesleyan University, we provide students with opportunities to make
meaningful connections
and learn through
innovative teaching
approaches. The distinctive Wesleyan experience equips our graduates to make a positive impact on the world.
Your classes are taught by
professors who love to teach
and
work individually with students
. Here are some quick facts* about our faculty.
6 out of 7
Professors
hold a Ph.D. or Terminal Degree
57%
of Professors
are tenured and most have
> 5 Years
full-time teaching experience
100%
of Professors are
on-campus and available to meet with students
Average class size is
Less than
<30
90%
of Professors
have practical experience in areas they teach and
14:1
Student-to-Faculty
Ratio
Schools & Departments
Our academic divisions are organized into four divisions by subject type:
School of Business & Professional Studies
School of Social Sciences & Education
School of Mathematics & Sciences
School of Health Sciences
School of Humanities
Learn More
“Wisdom and courage through Christian education.” Our motto since 1956.
FAQs about admission requirements, financial aid, FASFA Code, campus life and the Rocky Mount region…it’s all here.
Learn more
*2023-24 Graduate Student Survey Data
NC Wesleyan University
3400 N. Wesleyan Blvd.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
252.985.5100
800.488.6292
Contact Us
Campus Map
All Social Media Channels >
Resources
My NCWU
University Catalog
Request More Info
Events
News
Student Email
Policies & Notices
Title IX and Equal Opportunity
Campus Hazing Policy
Faculty & Staff Resources
Media & Branding Resources
Alumni Relations
Bishop Beat Newsletter
Student Achievement Report
Academic Program Inventory
Consumer Information
Transcript Requests
Working at Wesleyan
Campus
Campus Map & Tour
Campus Store
Campus Safety
Parent Resources
The Dunn Center
Faculty & Staff Directory
Health Services
Library
Wesleyan News
Dining Services
Catering Services
Event Venue Rentals
Photo Gallery
Apply
Request More Info
Plan A Visit
Give
NCWU
About
Why NC Wesleyan?
Campus Map & Tour
Bishop Beliefs
We are Battling Bishops
Departments
Publications
Faculty & Staff Directory
Contact Us
Admissions
Apply
Visit
Tuition Deposit
Connect with a Counselor
Orientation
Financial Aid
Academics
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Executive Residency Programs
Adult & Online Studies
Accelerated Dual Degree Pathways
Certificate Programs
Partnerships
Practical Skills Academy
Registrar
Library
Our Faculty
Accreditation & Accountability
Adult & Online
Adult Undergraduate Programs
Adult Studies Tuition
Financial Aid
Graduate & Professional Programs
Graduate Programs Tuition
Campus Life
Live. Eat. Play.
Athletics
Spiritual Life
Student Engagement
WesQuest Program
International
Student Resources
Parent Resources
First Year Experience
Veteran Benefits
Community
The Dunn Center | Official Site
Cultural Arts
Mims and Gravely Art Galleries
Work at Wesleyan
Shelton Challenge
Rock the Mount Community Event
NCWU Summer Camps
Event Venue Rentals
Athletics
The Dunn Center
Alumni/Donors
Ways to Give
Library
Apply for Admissions
My NCWU
Campus Resources
Student Email
News
Event Calendar
Academic Calendar
Campus Map
University Catalog
Faculty & Staff
X