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As the westernmost institution in the University of North Carolina System, WCU attracts students from around the globe for its nationally ranked programs, affordability through NC Promise and exceptional student support. Recognized as a top adventure college and surrounded by the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains, students can explore the region's vast natural diversity through unrivaled experiential learning and recreational activities.

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As the westernmost institution in the University of North Carolina System, WCU attracts students from around the globe for its nationally ranked programs, affordability through NC Promise and exceptional student support. Recognized as a top adventure college and surrounded by the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains, students can explore the region's vast natural diversity through unrivaled experiential learning and recreational activities.

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Western Carolina University Fall 2024 Dean's List

Western Carolina University congratulates more than 1,500 students named to the Fall 2024 Dean's List. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher while completing 12 or more credit hours.
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Dean's List - Jan 16

Western Carolina University Spring 2024 Dean's List

Western Carolina University congratulates more than 1,000 students named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher while completing 12 or more credit hours.
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Dean's List - 2024 Jun 25

Western Carolina University Fall 2023 Dean's List

Western Carolina University congratulates more than 1,000 students named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher while completing 12 or more credit hours.
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Dean's List - 2024 Jan 8

Western Carolina University Spring 2023 Dean's List

Western Carolina University congratulates more than 3,000 students named to the Spring 2023 Dean's List. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher while completing 12 or more credit hours.
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Dean's List - 2023 Jul 7

Western Carolina University Fall 2022 Dean's List

Western Carolina University congratulates more than 2,000 students named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher while completing 12 or more credit hours.
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Dean's List - 2023 Jan 23

Western Carolina University Spring 2022 Dean's List

Western Carolina University congratulates more than 1,200 students named to the Spring 2022 Dean's List. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher while completing 12 or more credit hours.
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Dean's List - 2022 Jul 6

Western Carolina University Spring 2024 Chancellor's List

Western Carolina University congratulates more than 1,400 students named to the Chancellor's List for Spring 2024. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.8 or higher while completing 12 or more credit hours.
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Chancellor's List - 2024 Jun 25

Western Carolina University Fall 2023 Chancellor's List

Western Carolina University congratulates more than 1,400 students named to the Chancellor's List for Fall 2023. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.8 or higher while completing 12 or more credit hours.
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Chancellor's List - 2024 Jan 8

Western Carolina University Fall 2024 Chancellor's List

Western Carolina University congratulates more than 2,000 students named to the Chancellor's List for Fall 2024. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.8 or higher while completing 12 or more credit hours. Students named to the Chancellor's list are also named to the Dean's List.
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Chancellor's List - Jan 16

Western Carolina University Spring 2023 Chancellor's List

Western Carolina University congratulates more than 2,000 students named to the Chancellor's List for Spring 2023. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.8 or higher while completing 12 or more credit hours.
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Chancellor's List - 2023 Jul 7

Western Carolina University Fall 2022 Chancellor's List

Western Carolina University congratulates more than 2,000 students named to the Chancellor's List for Fall 2022. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.8 or higher while completing 12 or more credit hours.
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Chancellor's List - 2023 Jan 23

Western Carolina University Spring 2022 Chancellor's List

Western Carolina University congratulates more than 1,900 students named to the Chancellor's List for Spring 2022. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.8 or higher while completing 12 or more credit hours.
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Chancellor's List - 2022 Jul 6

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members

The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
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Honor Society - 2024 Feb 15

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members

The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
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Honor Society - 2022 May 3

Western Carolina University Congratulates Spring 2022 Graduates

Western Carolina University congratulates more than 1,900 students who earned degrees and graduated in Spring 2022.
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Graduation - 2022 Jul 6

Two students are first WCU recipients of National Security Education Program scholarships

Two students from Western Carolina University are among an elite national group selected to receive up to $25,000 for a year of study abroad and immersion in foreign culture and languages.
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Achievement (Other) - 2022 Jun 20
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