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Exams begin on Tuesday. December 9 and continue through Saturday, December 13. 

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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.

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Architectural Rendering of New JCSU Entrance

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Act fast! Bricks will be sold through December!

Now is your opportunity to make your mark on campus with a personalized commemorative brick or paver at the new University Entrance and Legacy Drive. The JCSU Legacy Drive will serve as a timeless tribute to our proud alumni, faculty, and friends of the University.   Located at the new University Entrance on Beatties Ford Road, this beautifully designed walkway will feature engraved bricks and pavers that symbolize the enduring strength of the Golden Bull community.

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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
Facts
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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JCSU Ranked Among North Carolina’s Most Popular Colleges

Johnson C. Smith University has been named the number 12 most popular college in North Carolina, according to the latest ranking from Research.com. The list highlights institutions that continue to capture strong interest from prospective students based on search volume, visibility and overall public engagement.
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A Night of Hope and Harmony: JCSU Presents 2025 Vespers Concert The Gift

The Johnson C. Smith University Concert Choir held its 2025 Vespers Concert, “The Gift,”on the evening of November 23, 2025, inside the historic Jane M. Smith Memorial Church. The festive affair showcased the vocal mastery, musicality, and breathtaking range of the choir and ensemble groups under the direction of Dr. Angela Brooks, Director of Choral Activities. Musical accompaniment was provided with warmth and dimension by Mr. Frank Williams and Mr. Frank McGinnis.
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Legends Meet Legends: North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Visits JCSU to Celebrate a New Era of Champions

On a bright afternoon at Johnson C. Smith University, history met history as the man at the helm of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame visited campus to connect with a Golden Bulls legend. At the center of the visit were two men whose lives and legacies embody the pride of North Carolina athletics: Rick Webb, President of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors, and Robert “Boo” Johnson, JCSU legend, 1969 CIAA champion, and proud member of the 100 Club.
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An Evening with the JCSU Percussion Department

Johnson C. Smith University is excited to announce "An Evening with the JCSU Percussion Department," a unique "Informal Performance," taking place on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Band and Music Hall, located on our campus at 100 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216.
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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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