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Golden Bull Academy July 10 - July 12

Golden Bull Academy is a multi-day information-packed orientation program that will acquaint you and your family members with Johnson C. Smith University, while getting you acclimated with your “living and learning” environment at the University! We will help you in making a smooth transition to your new college life in Golden Bull Territory!

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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.

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Facts

1,306
Students
#1 Private
HBCU in North Carolina
(U.S. News & World Report)
15 NCAA
Division II
teams
See All Quick Facts
Fast
Facts
1,306
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.

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COMMENCEMENT 2025

Get information about this year's Baccalaureate and Commencement Ceremonies. 

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GOLDEN BULL ACADEMY

Golden Bull Academy is a multi-day information-packed orientation program that will acquaint you and your family members with Johnson C. Smith University, while getting you acclimated with your “living and learning” environment at the University! We will help you in making a smooth transition to your new college life in Golden Bull Territory!

Our Summer 2025 GBA Sessions are scheduled for the following dates:

GBA Session #1: Friday, June 20-Sunday, June 22.
GBA Session #2: Thursday, July 10-Saturday, July 12.

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15-Year-Old Prodigy Makes History at JCSU

Josiah Matthews is a typical teenager, by some standards: he enjoys books and band, computers and the company of family. Josiah is no ordinary teenager. He is a prodigy and one of the youngest students to enter Johnson C. Smith University, in recent history. 
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Donovan A. Everett, Renowned Construction Leader, Joins Johnson C. Smith University Dean's Executive Advisory Board

Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) is proud to announce the appointment of Donovan A. Everett, President and Chief Executive Officer of D.A. Everett Construction Group, to its Dean's Executive Advisory Board. Everett brings over 25 years of extensive experience in successfully leading and delivering commercial construction projects, totaling over $2 billion.
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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.

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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.

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