Western Carolina University

Western Carolina University is on a 682-acre campus in the rural setting of Cullowhee, North Carolina.

Western Carolina University Student Activities

Western Carolina University has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? Western Carolina University has fraternities and sororities.

Western Carolina University students' favorite campus events are Mountain Heritage Day, Valley Ballyhoo and Homecoming.

Does Western Carolina University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Western Carolina University.

Western Carolina University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Western Carolina University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Western Carolina University Athletics

At Western Carolina University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Western Carolina University:

Safety at Western Carolina University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Western Carolina University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Western Carolina University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Western Carolina University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Western Carolina University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Western Carolina University, take Interstate 40 to Cullowhee, NC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Asheville Regional airport.

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