Western Carolina University

Link to Western Carolina University’s website

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.

student Stories

See and share stories about what Western Carolina University students are achieving

student Profiles

Discover and explore profiles of Western Carolina University students

student Achievements

Filter students by the types of achievements for which they've been recognized.

Dean's List9,558
Chancellor's List8,867
Honor Society135
Accepted14
President's List13
Achievement (Other)12
Honors List10
Enrollment8
Academic Excellence6
Scholarship2
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement2
Academic Award2
Alumni1
Club or Organization1
Student Excellence1

student Majors

Filter students by the academic majors they've chosen to pursue.

Business Admin & Law539
Undeclared435
Psychology374
Criminal Justice370
Integrated Health Sciences354
Biology282
Birth - Kindergarten282
Emergency & Disaster Mgt280
Construction Management221
Emergency Medical Care216
Elementary Education206
Innvtnn Ldership and Entrepre198
Nursing191
Sport Management181
Finance177
Interest in Nursing170
Marketing156
Nursing - Capstone155
Management154
Engineering150
Engineering Technology148
Social Work144
History139
Art138
Communication136
English127
Anthropology116
Human Resources109
Communication Sci & Disorders103
Interior Design103
Computer Information Systems101
Pre Computer Science98
Physical Therapy94
Parks & Recreation Mgt93
Accounting92
Music86
Natrl Resource Conservatn Mgt76
Chemistry73
Environmental Science72
Music Education69
Electrical69
Political Science68
Theatre65
Pre Social Work64
Business Administration64
Special Education Inclusive Ed61
Hospitality Tourism Mgt57
Computer Science55
Special53
Electr & Cmpt Engineering Tech53
Health and Physical Education52
Mathematics52
Project Management52
Health Sciences51
Recreational Therapy50
Film and Television Production47
Public Affairs45
Family Nurse Practitioner42
Counseling / Clin Mental Hlth41
Sociology40
Educational Leadership38
Middle Grades37
Comp Educ / Special Ed General37
Pre Nutrition/Dietetics31
Nurse Anesthesia31
Environmental Health30
Forensic Science28
Spanish26
Counseling/School25
International Studies24
Geology22
Comp Educ /Special Ed Adaptive21
Philosophy20
Nursing Leadership20
Comp Edu/Spec Ed Mild-Mod Di J19
Stage and Screen19
School Administration19
Experiential and Outdoor Edu18
Supervision18
Entrepreneurship18
Emergency and Disaster Management16
School Psychology16
Pre Recreational Therpy15
Nurse Educator15
Teachg Eng-Speak Oth Lang15
Accountancy15
Nutrition/Dietetics14
UNC Exchange14
Health Service Psychology14
Higher Ed Student Affairs13
Social Sciences13
Public School Leadership12
Interdiscip Studies Arts & Sci12
Comp Edu /Elem Edu Literacy12
Comp Edu/Spec Ed Mild-Moder Di11
Science Education/Biology11
Business Administration and Law10
Project Management Certificate10
Athletic Training10
Forensic Anthropology10
Communication Sciences and Disorders9
Psychology/General9
CompEdu/Spec Ed Gifted8
Comp Educ / Spec Ed Severe/Prf8
Comprehensive Educ / Art7
Emergency & Disaster Management6
Middle Grades Mathematics6
Natural Resource Conservation and Man...5
Middle Grades Science5
Fine Arts5
Middle Grades Social Studies5
Graphic Design4
Electrical Engineering4
Electrical and Computer Engineering T...4
Business Administration & Law4
Nursing Practice4
Comprehensive Educ / English4
Middle Grades Language Arts4
Science Educ/Earth Sciences4
Middle Grades Literacy4
Social Work -Advanced Standing4
Bachelor of Science in Nursing3
Integrated Health Science3
Business Law3
Forensic Biology3
Pre-Nursing3
Health & Physical Education3
Mechanical Engineering3
Comp Edu/STEM/MG Sci (6-9)3
Comp Edu/STEM/Science (9-12)3
Science Educ/Chemistry3
Comp Edu/ Elementary Edu - AIG3
Communications2
Undecided2
Commercial music and audio production2
Business2
Parks and Recreation Management2
Environmental science and Geology2
BFA Acting2
Not Applicable2
Sports Management and Marketing2
Forensic Science Chemistry2
Comp Edu Elem Edu STEM2
Criminal Justice and Psychology2
Comp Edu/STEM/Biology (9-12)2
Psychology & Criminal Justice2
Transient2
English Literature2
Technology2
Teacher Certification2
CulturallyBased Native Hlth Pr2
Finance and Business Law1
Environmental Sceience1
Early Childhood Education Birth-Kinde...1
BA Stage & Screen1
Management & Entrepreneurship1
BSBA Management & BSBA Marketing1
Business Administration & Law / Finance1
Marketing & Sport Management1
ABSN1
Cultural Anthropology1
Acting1
Anthropology and Political Science1
Birth thru Kindergarten1
Bachelor of Fine Art1
Early Childhood Education1
RN-BSN1
Emergency Medical Care Health Manage...1
School of Stage and Screen - EDT BFA1
Emergency and Disaster Management & F...1
Finance and Accounting1
Communication Sciences and Disorder1
Emergency Management/Business Management1
Paramedicine1
BSN1
Marketing & Finance1
Emergency Medical Care-Clinical conce...1
Environmental Science x Cultural Anth...1
Bachelor of Science - Nursing1
EDM1
Business Administration - Management1
Marketing and Management1
Philosophy & Religion1
Business Administration & Management1
Secondary Science Education1
Psychology and Integrated Health Science1
Buisness Administration1
Bachelor in Early Childhood Education1
Marketing & Business Dev1
Communications Sciences and Disorders1
Film Production & Journalism1
Spanish Studio Art1
Natural Resource Conservation & Mgmt1
Forensic Science- Biology1
Innovation Leadership and Entrepreneu...1
Management & Business Law1
Forensic Chemistry1
Marketing and Hospitality/Tourism1
Hospitality & Tourism Management Mar...1
Psychology Geology1
English Film Studies1
Elementary Education Psychology1
Integrated Health Sciences Pre-Profes...1
Management and Accounting1
Forensic Science Chemistry Concentra...1
Forensic Biology Chemistry1
Psychology Social Work1
Biology and Psychology1
Hospitality Tourism Management and Ma...1
Forensic Anthropology Forensic Biolo...1
Business Administration & Law and Psy...1
Environmental Sciencec & Natural reso...1
Sports Management1
Forensic Chemistry and Criminal Justice1
Communication Sciences & Disorders1
Chemistry Forensic Science & Data Sci...1
Criminal Justice Forensic Anthropology1
Forensic Science (Chemistry) & Chemis...1
B.S.Business Administration Managemen...1
Emergency Management1
Entrepreneur1
Integrated Health Sciences-Healthcare...1
International Relations1
Criminal Justice and Criminology1
Finance Business Admin and Law1
Administration of Criminal Justice1
Criminal Justice Emergency and Disas...1
Forensic Science Bio Conc. & Forensic...1
Dual Enrollment Program1
Undecided/Undeclared1
Natural Resource Conservation Management1
Environmental Science & Natural Resou...1
Creative Writing and Editing1
Biology Pre-Dental1
Psychology/English1
Birth-Kindergarten Education1
Biology & History1
Integrated Health Sciences (Pre-Med)1
Construction Management BS1
MHS: Emergency Medical Care1
Psychology and Pre-OT1
Social Science Education1
International Studies/Anthropology1
Natural Resources & Conservation Mgmt1
Public Relations in Communications1
University Undeclared1
Pre-Athletic Training1
Non Degree Seeking1
Undecided-Management1
BSW1
Inclusive Education1
English: Film and New Media1
History Elementary Education1
Political Science and International S...1
Pre Nursing1
Business & Law1
Integrated Health Science with a Conc...1
Political Science & Psychology1
Musical Theatre1
History Anthropology1
Social Sciences Education1
Integrated Health Science: Pre-Profes...1
Biology: Pre-Med1
Fine Arts - Art Education1
Forensic Science & Forensic Anthropology1
Business Administration - Finance1
Criminal Justice Administration1
BS History and Social Sciences BSED1
Integrated Health Sciences With a con...1
General Business1
Master of Higher Education1
Emergency Disaster Management1
Computer Science Japanese1
Data Science1
Criminal Justice & Pyschology1
Interest in Pre-med1
Biology & Environmental Science1
Emergency and Disaster Management & C...1
Natural Resource Management1
Psychology Music1
Social Work BSW1
Finance & Management1
Hospitality and Tourism & Marketing1
Mathematics & Finance1
Mathematics and Computer Science1
Elementary Education (Con. Sociology)1
Psychology/Spanish1
Anthropology/Biology Pre-Health1
Communication- public relations1
Hospitality Tourism Mgt / Marketing1
Hospitality and Tourism Management1
English Psychology1
Master of Science in Nursing Family ...1
Innvtnn Ldership and Entrepre and Spa...1
History Sociology1
Psychology and Sociology1
Hospitality Tourism Mgt Management1
Secondary Social Sciences Education a...1
Communication with a concentration in...1
Psychology Business Admin & Law1
Anthropology with a concentration in ...1
Psychology; Music1
Comp Edu/STEM/Math (9-12)1
Nursing Marketing Management1
Business Admin & Law Finance1
Business Admin & Law Marketing1
Criminal Justice & Forensic Anthropology1
Accounting and Finance1
Criminal Justice and Sociology1
Psychology and Sociology.1
International Studies/Political Science1
Anthropology and History1
Psychology & Stage and Screen Acting ...1
Emergency Medical Care Emergency & D...1
Forensic Science- Chemistry Concentra...1
Management and Marketing1
Nursing BSN1
Computer Science Mathematics1
Communication Broadcasting1
Science Education/Physics1
Psychology Studio Art1
Philosophy & Art1
Criminal Justice & Emergency Disaster...1
Masters of Communication Sciences and...1
Academically Gifted Licensure1
Anthropology Geology1
Marketing & Management1
Biology/ Secondary Science Education1
Comp Edu/STEM/Earth Sci (9-12)1
Film and Television Production; Philo...1
Comp Educ / Social Science1
Biology & Chemistry1
Art Education1
Chemistry - ACS1
Criminal Justice Psychology1
Earth Systems Science1
Dual Enrollment Honors Program1
EE: Early Childhood1
Exploratory1
Continuing Education1
Animal and Veterinary Sciences1
Communication Studies1
Undeclared Undergraduate1
Japanese and Pre-Medicine1
Biological Sciences1
Medical Majors1

Student Co-curriculars

Filter students by the co-curricular activities in which they've participated.

University Participant Program4
Alpha Lambda Delta4
1889 Club3
Brinson Honors College Board of Direc...3
Students Against Sexual Assault3
Alpha Sigma Lambda2
Project C.A.R.E.2
the bridge church2
CEAP Ambassador2
Psychology Club2
Reformed University Fellowship2
Delight Ministries2
First Gen Club2
Phi Sigma Pi2
Epsilon Sigma Pi2
National Student Speech Language Hear...2
Freshman Leadership Initiate; Mentor ...1
American Red Cross; Western Carolina ...1
Student Catamount Club1
Catamount Philanthropy Council1
HPE Club1
Homecoming Nobility 1
Call Me MiSTER1
WCU Women's Lacrosse Club1
Brinson Honors College Ambassador1
Sigma Nu Tau1
Distance Engagement Community Orginiz...1
Whee-TV1
Catamount Amateur Radio Group1
Club Jiu-Jitsu1
Sigma Theta Tau1
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi1
The Society for Collegiate Leadership...1
Honors Society1
Pride of the Mountains Marching Band1
Pride of the Mountains Catamount Colo...1
Cheerleading1
Outdoor Intramural Co-ed Volleyball1
Intramural Indoor Co-ed Volleyball1
Cornbread and Roses1
Sylva Queer Support and Education1
Marching Band1
Track & Field (Men's)1
Baptist Student Fellowship at Western...1
Women's Club Rugby1
Women's Club Basketball1
Student Democracy Coalition1
College Republicans1
Student Veterans Association1
Kappa Alpha Order1
Epsilon Tau Pi1
Delta Zeta1
Student Government Association1
Turning Point USA1
Pinky Swear PACK at WCU1
Disabled Students United1
Tau Sigma1
Student Association of Nutrition and ...1
Public Relations Student Society of A...1
Parks and Recreation Management Club1
History Club1
Emergency Management Student Associat...1
Biology Club1
Art Education Club1
The National Society of Leadership an...1

student Work Experience

Filter students by the businesses and institutions for which they've worked.

Western Carolina University7
Chick fil a3
Western Carolina University Campus Re...2
University Participant Program WCU2
United Grocery Outlet2
Ingles Markets2
Food Lion2
McDowell County1
J Hartman's Restraunt1
Clinton Police Department1
Pelican's Snoballs of Statesville1
The Greens at Maple Lead1
Haywood County Sheriff's Office1
Chesapeake Bay Foundation1
Winston Salem Fire Department1
High Point Fire Department1
City of Asheville1
Haywood Christian Ministry1
R.E.A.C.H. of Macon County1
Forsyth County Emergency Services1
Western Carolina University School of...1
The Bright Angle1
Art League of Henderson County1
Axxis Title Agency1
Smokey Moutain Health and Rehabilitation1
Macon County Veteran Services1
Asheville High School1
Westfield Rehabilitation and Health C...1
Matthews Medical Center1
Mary O'Neil's1
White Oak Manor - Waxhaw1
Skyland Terrace Rehabilitation1
Lanier High School Guard1
Fairview Elementary School 1
Gwinnett County Department of Water R...1
Josh Thompson1
Farmer and Morris Law, PLLC1
Haywood Regional Medical Center1
Positive Behavior Supports Corp.1
Alamance County EMS1
Skyview Gymnastics1
Walker's Tap and Table1
Asheville Museum of Science1
AdventHealth Hendersonville1
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health1
Statesville Police Department1
Highland Hiker1
Carolina Spine and Neurosurgery Center1
The Catamount School1
Western Carolina University - Registr...1
HR MANAGER1
harman connected services1
Tickled Zebra1
Broadway Fire Department1
Mulberry-Fairplains Fire Department1
Western Carolina University College o...1
Villages of Wilkes1
Abound Health1
Burlington Stores INC1
Aramark (Western Carolina University)1
Harrah's Valley River Casino and Hotel1
Haywood County EMS1
Pinky's Westside Grill1
Westcare EMS1
Macon County EMS1
Conover Swim Club1
17th Street Surf Shop1
Nags Head Village Beach Club1
Mountaintop Golf and Lake club1
Harrisburg presbyterian church child ...1
Newberry Museum1
La Dolce Vita Bakery1
Nash County 1
Morgan's Ice Cream Parlor and More 1
Starbucks Western Carolina University1
Macon Program For Progress1
Cullowhee Valley School1
Gaston County Emergency Medical Services1
Camp Counselor at YMCA1
Mission Health Hospital1
Spartanburg County EMS 1
Moes1
Carolina Village1
McDonald's1
Clay County Board of Education1
Admissions Tour Guide1
Days Inn Hotel & Suites1
CommScope1
D.R. Horton1
LEAP 1
Guilford County1
Buncombe County Sheriffs Dept.1
Cumberland County schools, NC1
PruittHealth1
Barefoot Bernie's1
HCA Healthcare1
Camp Highlander1
New Balance1
U.S. Department of Energy1
Banner's Hallmark1
Cape Fear Valley Health System1
US Federal Government1
North Carolina National Guard1
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham1
MYEP - Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program1
Chickfila 1
Guilford Technical Community College ...1
Phenix City Public Schools1
Shoe Carnival1
South Carolina Department of Natural ...1
Southwestern Community College1
The American Conservation Experience 1
Housekeeper 1
Hostess1
ALDI USA1
HomeGoods1
First Presbyterian Church 1
Department of Defense (DoD)1
CVS1
Trader Joes 1
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store1
United States Army1
Laurels Of Chatham1
Ruth Smith1
Lydall Thermal/Acoustical Inc.1
Lowes Foods1
Corning Cable Systems L.L.C.1
Fidelity National Financial Inc. (FNF)1
International Paper Co. (IP)1

student Class Years

Filter students by the year they graduated or are projected to graduate.

202684
202584
202865
202465
202765
202356
202929
202217
20181
Show More
Lauren Howes
Lauren
Howes
  • Political Science
  • Class of 2024
  • Waxhaw, NC
Fidel Landeros-Davalos
Fidel
Landeros-Davalos
  • Emergency Medical Care
  • Class of 2024
  • North Wilkesboro, NC
Megan Stokes
Megan
Stokes
  • Emergency Medical Care
  • Kill Devil Hills, NC
Savannah Powers
Savannah
Powers
  • Recreational Therapy
  • Class of 2026
  • Greensboro, NC
Alex Gabehart
Alex
Gabehart
  • Nursing, BSN
  • Greenback, TN
MF
Morgan
Fox
  • Asheville, NC
Olivia Lovelace
Olivia
Lovelace
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • Class of 2024
  • Blountville, TN
Lucy Jones
Lucy
Jones
  • Nursing
  • Class of 2028
  • Matthews, NC
Julie Youtz
Julie
Youtz
  • Art
  • Cullowhee, NC
Tayler Franklin
Tayler
Franklin
  • Forensic Science & Forensic Anthropology
  • Class of 2026
  • Richfield, NC
Lydia Warthin
Lydia
Warthin
  • Biology
  • Class of 2024
  • NC
Holly Miller
Holly
Miller
  • Secondary Social Sciences Education and History
  • Class of 2023
  • Sylva, NC
Jada Wong
Jada
Wong
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • Class of 2026
  • Locust, NC
Cameron Turnmire
Cameron
Turnmire
  • Forensic Science
  • Class of 2023
  • Taylorsville, NC
Margaret Lynip
Margaret
Lynip
  • Criminal Justice
  • Monroe, NC
Jennefer Orbeck
Jennefer
Orbeck
  • Recreational Therapy
  • Cosby, TN
Reghan Wilson
Reghan
Wilson
  • Forensic Science
  • Raleigh, NC
Kaylynn Harris
Kaylynn
Harris
  • Forensic Science
  • Class of 2026
  • Indian Trail, NC
Copyright © 2026 Merit Pages, Inc. • All Rights Reserved. • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Opt Out