This is the Place for You!

See yourself at Salem College! Since 1772 Salem College has helped highly talented young female students become leaders. Salem is one of America’s most distinctive colleges, the only liberal arts college in the United States focused on preparing women to become a leaders in health. Join a tradition of amazing women from around the world who began their leadership journey at Salem College.

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The Best Location

Located in the beautiful east coast State of North Carolina, Salem College is an hour from the mountains and three hours from the beach. Most international students can get to Salem College with a direct flight, because we are located just 90 minutes from Charlotte International Airport, one of the busiest international airports in the world. Our campus has been voted among the most beautiful in the United States. Check it out in our virtual tour! 

The city in which our campus is based, Winston-Salem, is America’s City of Arts and Innovation. Home to five major colleges and universities - including top-30 research university Wake Forest, and University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston Salem is home to more than 25,000 college students from around the world. You can walk to our downtown art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and theaters in just five minutes. You can reach almost every major city in the United States with a direct flight, and both Washington and Baltimore are within easy driving or train distance.

Special Services for International Students

To ensure that the focus of your time at Salem College is on learning and extracurricular activities — and not spent stressing over details concerning visa documentation, etc. — Salem will work with you to arrange everything from your F-1 visa status to setting up cultural and social events. Your health and safety are also of paramount importance to us. Between our excellent Department of Health and Counseling Services and the College’s Department of Public Safety, which is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, we provide you with the comfort and peace of mind you need to excel.

Begin Your Application to Salem College

Take the next step toward becoming a leader — apply to Salem College today! We encourage you to explore our departments and programs to discover the courses of study that we offer. You can begin your application using one of the methods listed below:

Contact Our Admissions Office with Questions 

Whether you’re interested in scheduling a visit, have questions about the application process, or simply want to learn about life on our beautiful campus, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us by calling 1-800-32-SALEM or emailing admissions@salem.edu. A member of our admissions staff will be more than happy to speak with you about these topics and more.

Salem College is proud to include students of all backgrounds and experiences, and has a long history of hosting students from outside the US.

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