We welcome your visit to Wingate University. Please contact our admissions office for a personal visit, or to receive information regarding an open house event. You may schedule a visit online or speak to the admissions office at 1.800.755.5550 or by e-mail at: admit@wingate.edu.

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Locate Us

Wingate University is located 35 miles east of Charlotte, N.C. off U.S. Highway 74. The University entrance is on the left, after the second stoplight, in the town of Wingate, N.C. If you are using MapQuest directions or a navigation system, please use the following for our university address: 315 E. Wilson St., Wingate, N.C. 28174

Driving Directions

From I-77 (North of Charlotte, NC)
Take I-277 the Brookshire Freeway East (Exit 11A) to Hwy. 74 East (Independence Boulevard).  Take U.S. Hwy 74 East approximately 28 (allow 30 mins.) miles to Wingate.  The University entrance will be on your left. 

From I-77  (South of Charlotte, NC)
Take I-485 (Exit 1) toward Pineville. Exit to Monroe off I-485 at Exit 51-B. Follow U.S.
Hwy. 74 East for approximately 25 miles (allow 30 mins.) to Wingate.  The University entrance will be on your left.

From I-85 (In Charlotte, N.C.)
Take I-277 the Brookshire Freeway (exit 36) to Hwy. 74 East (Independence Boulevard).
Take U.S. Hwy. 74 East for approximately 28 miles (allow 30 mins.) to Wingate. The University entrance will be on your left.

From I-85 (North of Charlotte, N.C.)
Take Exit 48 onto I-485 toward Rock Hill. Exit to Monroe off I-485 at Exit 51-B. Follow U.S. Hwy. 74 East for approximately 25  miles (30 mins.) to Wingate.  The University entrance will be on your left.

From I-85 (South of Charlotte, N.C.)
Take Exit 30 onto I-485 toward Pineville. Exit to Monroe off I-485 at Exit 51-B. Follow U.S. Hwy. 74 East for approximately 25 miles (30 mins.) to Wingate.  The University entrance will be on your left. 

From I-40 (East or West)
Take I-77 South at Statesville. Take I-77 South to I-277 (Brookshire Freeway East, Exit 11A) to Hwy. 74 East (Independence Boulevard).  Take U.S. Hwy 74 East approximately 28 miles (30 mins.) to Wingate. The University entrance will be on your left.

From I-95 (North or South)
Take U.S. 74 West in Lumberton, N.C. Take U.S. Hwy. 74 West approximately 75 miles (45 mins.) to Wingate .  The University entrance will be on your right. 

From Charlotte Douglas International Airport (please allow an hour drive)
Take the Billy Graham Parkway to I-77 South. Take I-77 South to I-485 East toward Pineville. Exit to Monroe off I-485 at Exit 51-B. Follow U.S. Hwy. 74 East for approximately 25 miles to Wingate.  The University entrance will be on your left. 

Best Western & Inn Suites
(8 mi. or approx. 12 min. from Wingate)
2316 Hanover Drive
Monroe, NC 28110
Phone: 704-283-4746
Fax: 704-283-1815

Hampton Inn
(9 mi. or approx. 15 min. from Wingate)
2368 Roland Drive
Monroe, NC 28110
Phone: 704-220-2200
Toll Free: 800-426-7866

Matthews

Courtyard by Marriott
(19 mi. or approx. 31 min. from Wingate)
11425 E. Independence Blvd.
Matthews, NC 28105
Phone: 704-846-4466
Fax: 704-841-6023
website: www.marriott.com/cltcm