Residential Living
Your home, away from home. Life on campus is full of activity and you're at the center of it. Which makes it easy for you to do things like be at class on time, connect with friends, or grab a bite to eat.
CHASE ADVENTURE. MAKE DISCOVERIES.
Explore beyond the classroom with over 170 student organizations, 50+ club and intramural sports and miles of hiking and biking trails. You'll have outdoor adventures minutes from your door and a never ending rotation of movies, speakers, exhibits, live performances, student showcases and unique events. All at the Southeast’s No. 1 Outdoor Adventure College.
Student Life & Services
At Western Carolina University, we believe the college experience extends far beyond the classroom. College is about discovering new talents, rising above challenges, and creating the life-long relationships that will define your success. Our Division of Student Affairs is designed to provide the resources you need to do all that and more.
Campus Life
Campus Recreation
Whether you enjoy group exercise classes, cardio machines, or weight training, club sports, swimming, or reaching new heights at our climbing wall, every day there's a new way to stay healthy and active.
Campus Activities
There's always something going on. Movies, concerts, exhibitions, community service, organizations, media, leadership opportunities and more. If you have an interest or hobby, we've got an activity for you.
Campus Dining
Local farms stock the all-you-can-eat options at Courtyard and Brown Hall, while you'll find familiar favorites like Chick-fil-A, Moe's Southwest Grill, and Steak and Shake on campus too.
Student Organizations
Life as a Catamount is full of opportunities to be involved and make a difference. Over 170 student organizations allow students to meet others with similar academic, social, service and spiritual interests.
Greek Student Engagement
Being an active member of a collegiate fraternal organization will provide opportunities for students to participate in activities that enhance personal development, promote academic success, and advance leadership skills.
Intercultural Affairs
Intercultural Affairs (ICA) works with all members of the University to provide a campus environment where students from different backgrounds and culture groups feel appreciated, respected and valued.
Western NC
Our students and staff often spend their free time hiking or mountain biking through national forests, and plenty of nearby camping destinations provide a fun way to unwind on weekends.
International Programs and Services
Redefine the experience of earning your degree. With programs in over thirty countries and the resources you need as an International Student to study at WCU, exploring the world has never been easier.
Center for Community Engagement & Service Learning
Would you like to get involved in the community? The Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning can help you find a place to volunteer or do a course-based service learning project.
Center for Career and Professional Development
We're empowering you for what's after college. Career mentoring, resume writing, mock interviewing and career counseling are just a few of the ways we're helping you succeed.
Health Services
Professional medical staff provides friendly, efficient, and effective healthcare for you while you are a student, as well as help you gain confidence and knowledge in how to manage your health. Health Services is staffed by physicians, physician extenders, and nursing staff with many years of experience in college health.
Counseling & Psychological Services
Empowering students to engage in and be successful in a range of academic, social, and cultural endeavors through fostering psychological wellness. CAPS provide individual and group counseling to students on a short-term basis at no cost.
