Think Big. Dream Bold. Live Western
Here, nothing is a given, everything is possible, and anything you can imagine is within reach.
140+
undergraduate and graduate degree programs
#1
Outdoor Adventure College in the Southeast
1 of 4
NC Promise schools
Wonder why. Wander out.
Leave your apprehension behind and see where courage and curiosity can take you — knowing that sometimes, the best discoveries are made when you look beyond what’s on the map.
Blazing a trail. Building up a community.
Western Carolina University is a vital force in the region. We’re committed to equipping students and residents alike with the courage, confidence, knowledge and solutions they need to thrive.
Students experience the benefits of the outdoors through Nature Rx course
When you hear the phrase “forest bathing” many words may come to mind when trying to picture exactly what it is, but health care probably isn’t one of them.
ICA and interior design program collaborate on ICA lounge redesign
Intercultural Affairs recently collaborated with the Interior Design Club on their lounge redesign.
Student team places top 10 in international building design competition
A team of four Western Carolina University undergraduate students competed virtually Wednesday, April 19, in the finals of the international Chartered Institute of Building Global Student Challenge design competition.
UP Program becomes first in country to be accredited
Western Carolina University’s University Participant Program has become fully accredited by the Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council.
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