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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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Dean's List7,589
Chancellor's List6,219
Honor Society126
Accepted9
President's List6
Achievement (Other)6
Enrollment6
Honors List3
Academic Excellence2
Academic Award1

student Majors

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Business Admin & Law539
Undeclared436
Psychology368
Criminal Justice363
Integrated Health Sciences356
Birth - Kindergarten281
Biology280
Emergency & Disaster Mgt280
Construction Management221
Emergency Medical Care211
Elementary Education203
Innvtnn Ldership and Entrepre198
Sport Management181
Nursing180
Finance171
Interest in Nursing170
Marketing155
Nursing - Capstone155
Management154
Engineering150
Engineering Technology145
Social Work140
Art138
History138
Communication137
English125
Anthropology114
Human Resources109
Communication Sci & Disorders103
Interior Design101
Pre Computer Science100
Computer Information Systems98
Physical Therapy94
Parks & Recreation Mgt93
Accounting90
Music85
Natrl Resource Conservatn Mgt76
Chemistry74
Environmental Science71
Electrical69
Music Education67
Political Science67
Pre Social Work64
Theatre64
Special Education Inclusive Ed61
Business Administration61
Hospitality Tourism Mgt57
Computer Science55
Special53
Electr & Cmpt Engineering Tech53
Health and Physical Education52
Project Management52
Mathematics51
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 Science27
Spanish26
Counseling/School25
International Studies24
Geology21
Comp Educ /Special Ed Adaptive21
Nursing Leadership20
Comp Edu/Spec Ed Mild-Mod Di J19
Philosophy19
Stage and Screen19
School Administration19
Experiential and Outdoor Edu18
Supervision18
Entrepreneurship18
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
Emergency and Disaster Management10
Project Management Certificate10
Athletic Training10
Psychology/General9
Communication Sciences and Disorders8
CompEdu/Spec Ed Gifted8
Comp Educ / Spec Ed Severe/Prf8
Comprehensive Educ / Art7
Middle Grades Mathematics6
Business Administration and Law5
Middle Grades Science5
Fine Arts5
Middle Grades Social Studies5
Nursing Practice4
Comprehensive Educ / English4
Middle Grades Language Arts4
Science Educ/Earth Sciences4
Middle Grades Literacy4
Social Work -Advanced Standing4
Forensic Anthropology4
Emergency & Disaster Management3
Graphic Design3
Electrical and Computer Engineering T...3
Business Administration & Law3
Comp Edu/STEM/MG Sci (6-9)3
Comp Edu/STEM/Science (9-12)3
Science Educ/Chemistry3
Comp Edu/ Elementary Edu - AIG3
Parks and Recreation Management2
Business Law2
Pre Nursing2
BFA Acting2
Natural Resource Conservation and Man...2
Pre-Nursing2
Electrical Engineering2
Health & Physical Education2
Sports Management and Marketing2
Mechanical Engineering2
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
Social Sciences BSED1
Film Production & Journalism1
Forensic Science- Biology1
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
Communications1
Business Administration & Law and Psy...1
Environmental Sciencec & Natural reso...1
Sports Management1
Forensic Chemistry and Criminal Justice1
Communication Sciences & Disorders1
Chemistry Forensic Science1
Criminal Justice Forensic Anthropology1
Forensic Science (Chemistry) & Chemis...1
B.S.Business Administration Managemen...1
Emergency Management1
Entrepreneur1
International Relations1
Commercial music and audio production1
Criminal Justice and Criminology1
Administration of Criminal Justice1
Criminal Justice Emergency and Disas...1
Business1
Natural Resource Conservation Management1
Environmental Science & Natural Resou...1
Creative Writing and Editing1
Biology Pre-Dental1
Psychology/English1
Integrated Health Science1
Birth-Kindergarten Education1
Environmental science and Geology1
Biology & History1
Integrated Health Sciences (Pre-Med)1
Emergency Medical Care: Health Manage...1
Psychology and Pre-OT1
Social Science Education1
International Studies/Anthropology1
Natural Resources & Conservation Mgmt1
Public Relations in Communications1
Forensic Biology1
Undecided-Management1
BSW1
Inclusive Education1
English: Film and New Media1
History Elementary Education1
Communications with a Concentration i...1
Political Science and International S...1
Not Applicable1
Business & Law1
Integrated Health Science with a Conc...1
Political Science & Psychology1
Musical Theatre1
History Anthropology1
Social Sciences Education1
English 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
Math & Math 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
Chemistry ACS certified1
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
Dual Enrollment Honors Program1
Exploratory1
Continuing Education1
Animal and Veterinary Sciences1
Communication Studies1
Undeclared Undergraduate1
Medical Majors1

Student Co-curriculars

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University Participant Program4
Alpha Lambda Delta4
Brinson Honors College Board of Direc...3
Students Against Sexual Assault3
Project C.A.R.E.2
the bridge church2
Reformed University Fellowship2
Delight Ministries2
First Gen Club2
Phi Sigma Pi2
Epsilon Sigma Pi2
National Student Speech Language Hear...2
WCU Women's Lacrosse Club1
Brinson Honors College Ambassador1
Alpha Sigma Lambda1
Sigma Nu Tau1
1889 Club1
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
CEAP Ambassador1
Psychology Club1
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
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

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Western Carolina University6
Chick fil a3
Western Carolina University Campus Re...2
University Participant Program WCU2
United Grocery Outlet2
Food Lion2
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
Alamance County EMS1
Skyview Gymnastics1
Walker's Tap and Table1
Asheville Museum of Science1
AdventHealth Hendersonville1
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
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
D.R. Horton1
LEAP 1
Guilford County1
Cumberland County schools, NC1
PruittHealth1
Barefoot Bernie's1
HCA Healthcare1
Camp Highlander1
New Balance1
Banner's Hallmark1
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
Housekeeper 1
Hostess1
HomeGoods1
First Presbyterian Church 1
Department of Defense (DoD)1
CVS1
Trader Joes 1
LG Chem Ltd. (051910)1
Ruth Smith1
Lydall Thermal/Acoustical Inc.1
Lowes Foods1
Fidelity National Financial Inc. (FNF)1
International Paper Co. (IP)1

student Class Years

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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
Olivia Lovelace
Olivia
Lovelace
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • Class of 2024
  • Blountville, TN
Alex Gabehart
Alex
Gabehart
  • Nursing, BSN
  • Greenback, TN
Julie Youtz
Julie
Youtz
  • Art
  • Cullowhee, NC
Savannah Powers
Savannah
Powers
  • Recreational Therapy
  • Class of 2026
  • Greensboro, NC
Lydia Warthin
Lydia
Warthin
  • Biology
  • Class of 2024
  • NC
Lucy Jones
Lucy
Jones
  • Nursing
  • Class of 2028
  • Matthews, NC
Holly Miller
Holly
Miller
  • Secondary Social Sciences Education and History
  • Class of 2023
  • Sylva, NC
Cameron Turnmire
Cameron
Turnmire
  • Forensic Science
  • Class of 2023
  • Taylorsville, NC
MF
Morgan
Fox
  • Asheville, NC
Fernanda Fernandez Gomez
Fernanda
Fernandez Gomez
  • Psychology
  • Class of 2022
  • Cooper City, FL
Alicia Deal
Alicia
Deal
  • Special Education Inclusive Ed
  • Franklin, NC
Rayna Teague
Rayna
Teague
  • Communication Sci & Disorders
  • Waxhaw, NC
Tayler Franklin
Tayler
Franklin
  • Forensic Science & Forensic Anthropology
  • Class of 2026
  • Richfield, NC
Danielle Smith
Danielle
Smith
  • Communication Sci & Disorders
  • Morganton, NC
Allison Snyder
Allison
Snyder
  • Special Education Inclusive Ed
  • Mars Hill, NC
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