City of Winston-Salem University

Let the city take you to school

City of Winston-Salem University gives citizens a better understanding of city government, including the responsibilities of various city departments and the city’s role in the community.

Topics include:

• city governance and finance
• sanitation
• utilities operations
• streets
• transportation
• public safety
• planning
• economic development
• housing
• recreation
• public facilities
• internal city operations

Students are chosen through an application process. Class size is limited. Classes are from 6 to 9 p.m. The classes meet at City Hall and various other locations.

The next session begins January 28, 2010.

Application deadline is December 31, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

Ways to Apply

• Apply online 
• Download an application [pdf/38kb] 
• Have an application mailed to you by calling 747-7360
• Pick an application up at City Hall, Suite 336

2007 Graduates

Testimonials:
“…each and every city leader and department head…included in our weekly classes were superior in their knowledge of the subject they were teaching.” – Dare Smith Tharpe, 2007 graduate.

“I really enjoyed the experience and feel that I better equipped to participate in city government programs, which I intend to do.” – Douglas Young, 2007 graduate.