Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC

Parents and students alike will love this well tended campus.  Mention that you're a first-time visiting parent and we'll be happy to offer you a 10% "get acquainted" discount.  Please mention it when you make reservations we're just a short drive away.

Student Life At WCU -  you’ll find more than challenging academics. You’ll find yourself exploring a whole new world of opportunities, adventure, and friendship.

From where you live to how you get involved, you’re sure to find the kind of life you want. Want to develop your leadership skills and explore ways to learn while you serve your community? Our Center for Leadership, Ethics and Civic Engagement and programs in Service Learning offer unparalleled opportunities for the leaders of tomorrow.

Or perhaps you’re the outdoor type. With the beautiful Smoky Mountains as a backdrop, you’ll enjoy hiking, climbing, and other adventures with Base Camp Cullowhee. Do you love the arts? Check the calendar for shows and concerts, or express your creative spark through one of our student arts organizations.

Through it all, we’re here to support you, with services and resources, from the “UC,” the Hinds University Center, to our top-notch fitness facilities. And you'll feel right at home at WCU's Family Weekend, an event sponsored by the Family Association. At WCU, you’ll find everything you need to grow and develop, forge lifelong friendships, and discover the person you want to become.

You'll find the merchants of the nearby town of Sylva will welcome you.  And you'll find movies, restaurants, department stores and laundry facilities too.

One of the prettiest and most forward-looking universities in the State University system, you'll find     

WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, Cullowhee, NC    a gem in the NC Great Smokies!