Office of Admissions
Jonas Tellis
Vice President of Enrollment Management
jtellis@wilberforce.edu
James A. Burrell
Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management
jburrell@wilberforce.edu
Tanreka Smith
Director of Admissions
tsmith32@wilberforce.edu
Ronald Diggs
Admissions Counselor
rdiggs@wilberforce.edu
Office of Admission
admission@wilberforce.edu
(937) 708-5500
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Welcome to Wilberforce University
Interested in attending Wilberforce University, the nation’s First Private HBCU
owned and operated by people of African descent, submit your application today.
Visit our campus to see yourself at Wilberforce University.
We pride ourselves in creating a learning environment that includes…
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unique academic programs
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student engagement opportunities designed with our students in mind,
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and impactful campus life experiences focused on work and career readiness.
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Contact the Office of Admission at:
admission@wilberforce.edu to learn more about why!
You Belong at Wilberforce University!
Mission Statement
“To engage, support, and assist students in identifying and preparing for their respective purposes in life as social change agents, social justice activists, entrepreneurs, thought-leaders and global citizens by imparting knowledge through rigorous intellectual inquiry and critical thinking. The mission is most effectively accomplished by instilling pride, discipline and inspiring life-long learning, personal and spiritual development and the practical application of the knowledge obtained, and the skills developed.”
Why Give To Wilberforce University
We want you to become a WU Bulldog... We determine student acceptance based on many factors such as a student's academic interest, participation in co-curricular activities, and potential. We are seeking students who want to grow in an educational environment such as Wilberforce University... where there is so much possibility!
Test scores are optional.
$25 Application fee is waived- use #BecomeaWUBulldog
$100 Deposit fee is waived- use #WilberforceisBlackHistory
Our Value Proposition:
Students who attend Wilberforce University experience the following:
- Career and Graduate/Professional School Preparation.
- Entrepreneurial Mindset Development.
- Training to become social change agents, activists, and justice seekers.
Reasons to become a Wilberforce University Bulldog:
- Our students are the center of our existence. Respect, spiritual values and commitment to their educational success is our priority.
- We are an African Methodist Episcopal Church affiliated-university.
- We provide a living-learning environment with excellent teaching and a challenging curriculum.
- We are devoted to serving our community through personal and institutional outreach.
- We embrace and cherish our history and take responsibility for distinguishing ourselves in the 21st century and beyond.
Have questions about Wilberforce University?
Contact us via e-mail | admission@wilberforce.edu
Wilberforce University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) to award Bachelor’s degrees and a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. This accreditation affirms that Wilberforce University continues to provide quality educational programs and services to students. The next reaffirmation is scheduled for 2019/2020.