The Experience Western program is designed to introduce prospective students of color to resources available at WCU, and promote a supportive and educational experience. The Western Carolina University Admission Office is committed to fostering a globally diverse learning environment for all students. Our mission is to cultivate and encourage dialogue between diverse cultures, sharing in a common society where differences of all cultures, disabilities, gender and religious backgrounds are accepted and promoted. Western is dedicated to your success and access to higher education.
Experience Western is a collaborative effort among the Offices of Admission, Academic Affairs, and Multicultural Affairs to aid in the recruitment of a well-rounded and diverse student body. Experience Western offers students the opportunity to meet a variety of WCU faculty, staff, and students. Students will receive detailed information about undergraduate admission, academics, financial aid and student activities.
Come and enjoy! Invite your friends! Experience what WCU is all about!
Our Fall 2008 Experience Western will be a two-day event at our beautiful Cullowhee campus and is for all high school juniors and seniors and all transfer students of color! It's going to be a student-only affair that starts with check-in at 4 p.m. on Friday, October 17, and runs through to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 18. The students will be spending the night in one of our residence halls. There will be a variety of activities, including a campus tour, an Open House, and, of course, lots of fun!
REQUIRED FORMS: Please print out the three forms below, complete them and bring them with you when you come to Experience Western. All of the forms must be signed by a parent or guardian for students under the age of 18. The completed forms are required for participation in this event!
Experience Western Permission Form (Adobe PDF)
University Liability Form (Adobe PDF)
Medical Information Form (Adobe PDF)
REGISTRATION FOR EXPERIENCE WESTERN HAS CLOSED! If you missed the opportunity to register, but are still interested in possibly attending, please contact Brandon Tigue at btigue@wcu.edu or call the Admission Office at 828-227-7317.