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WCU Admissions This is the official page for Western Carolina University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions. As you have questions please check here first.

Western Carolina University's Admission page is here to introduce you to your new community. You will be able to see previous responses to other people's questions. This is a safe environment to ask about the application process to be a Catamount!

Next up in our 2026-27 Executive Board spotlights, meet our Vice President, Elias! 💜🐾Elias is in his senior year studyin...
10/08/2026

Next up in our 2026-27 Executive Board spotlights, meet our Vice President, Elias! 💜🐾

Elias is in his senior year studying Construction Management with a minor in Business Administration. 👷 He is returning to his role as Vice President for the second year in a row!

Elias is also involved in Gateway Church/Wednesday Night Live on campus, and his favorite WCU activity is going to football games!

Thank you for your dependability, leadership and dedication to the team, Elias! 😸 👏

Stay tuned for more spotlights next week + in the next month or so! 🚨

Here in Undergraduate Admissions, so much of our energy and WCU pride comes from our incredible student staff and the st...
10/06/2026

Here in Undergraduate Admissions, so much of our energy and WCU pride comes from our incredible student staff and the student leaders who make up our elected Executive Board! For the next month or so, we are going to introduce you to our student leaders. 😊

We’re kicking off our 2026-27 Executive Board shoutouts by introducing our President, Michelle! 💜🐾

Michelle is in her third year on the Exec Board after serving as President last year and is in her senior year at WCU studying History and Psychology, with a Political Science minor. She has been a part of enTOURage since she started at WCU! 💟

Michelle also works as a Golden Ambassador for Admissions, and her favorite WCU activity is the Paint-a-Tote-Bag event from Campus Activities!

Thank you, Michelle, for your hard work, enthusiasm, dedication + leadership! 😻 🫶 🎉

Week 7 of Recruitment and the Catamounts are still on the move! 💜💛This week, our Admissions team is traveling across NC,...
10/05/2026

Week 7 of Recruitment and the Catamounts are still on the move! 💜💛

This week, our Admissions team is traveling across NC, SC, GA, FL, and VA meeting future Catamounts and sharing all the reasons to call Western home! 🐾

📍 North Carolina
📍 South Carolina
📍 Georgia
📍 Florida
📍 Virginia

If you see us at your school or college fair this week, be sure to stop by and say hello! We can't wait to meet you and tell you more about life at Western Carolina University!

Western on Tour is back! 🐾 We’re a little over a week away from our second round of events, and we can’t wait to hit the...
10/04/2026

Western on Tour is back! 🐾

We’re a little over a week away from our second round of events, and we can’t wait to hit the road!

📍 If you’re near one of our upcoming stops, come see us and learn more about Western Carolina University, life as a Catamount, and the opportunities waiting for you at WCU!

We hope to see you there! 💜💛

Fall 2027 First-Year Applicants! 📣 There’s no better time to apply to WCU! 💜 Our $65 application fee is waived through N...
10/02/2026

Fall 2027 First-Year Applicants! 📣

There’s no better time to apply to WCU! 💜 Our $65 application fee is waived through November 1, our Early Action Deadline. Get ahead of the game and submit your application early!

WCU is also participating in CFNC Free Application Week, October 19–25! ⭐

Don’t wait. Take the next step toward becoming a Catamount! 🐾

**Application fee waiver is available exclusively to first-year applicants applying for Fall 2027.**

The WCU Scholarship Application for the 2027-28 academic year is now open! 🎉 Don't miss your opportunity to be considere...
10/02/2026

The WCU Scholarship Application for the 2027-28 academic year is now open! 🎉

Don't miss your opportunity to be considered for a variety of scholarships that can help make your Catamount experience even more affordable. Submit your application early and take one more step toward achieving your academic goals at WCU.

💜 Apply today and be sure to review all requirements and deadlines.

Western Carolina University students and families: Your college search starts here. 🎓*We are officially 2 weeks out from...
09/29/2026

Western Carolina University students and families: Your college search starts here. 🎓

*We are officially 2 weeks out from WCU's participation in the UNC System's virtual open house!* 💟 🐾

Register for the Virtual Open House to explore all 16 of North Carolina’s public universities. During four live sessions, university representatives will share helpful information about the admission process and current students will discuss their college experiences and answer questions live.

UNC System Virtual Open House
October 5, 6, 12 and *13*
6:30–7:45 p.m. each evening
Live on Zoom

Attend sessions featuring universities already on your list or join several and discover new options across North Carolina!

🔗 Learn more and register at go.northcarolina.edu/openhouse.

Recruitment - Week 6! 🚗 About halfway through travel season. ✨ Our Admissions team is hitting the road again throughout...
09/28/2026

Recruitment - Week 6! 🚗 About halfway through travel season. ✨

Our Admissions team is hitting the road again throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida to meet future Catamounts!

📍 NC
📍 SC
📍 GA
📍 FL

We can’t wait to meet more students, share all things WCU, and help future Cats discover their home in the mountains! 💜💛🐾

✈️ Week 5 has our counselors busy!This week, the WCU Admission team is connecting with future Catamounts across the sout...
09/21/2026

✈️ Week 5 has our counselors busy!

This week, the WCU Admission team is connecting with future Catamounts across the southeast, including special visits in Jacksonville, Florida and Chicago, IL for NACAC College Fairs on Saturday, September 26. We're excited to meet students, answer questions about the admissions process, and share what makes Western Carolina University such a special place to call home.

If you see us at your school or college fair, stop by and say hello! We can't wait to help you explore your future at WCU. 🐾💜

Week 4 Recruitment Travel 🚗💨 The miles are adding up, but so are the connections! This week, our admissions counselors a...
09/14/2026

Week 4 Recruitment Travel 🚗💨

The miles are adding up, but so are the connections! This week, our admissions counselors are traveling throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.

We're looking forward to meeting future Catamounts, answering questions, and helping students explore what their next chapter could look like at Western Carolina University.
See you on the road! 🐾

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Cullowhee, NC
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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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