Western Carolina University

Western Carolina University ( WCU for short) is an educational institution of state type that has been active in scientific and academic activities since the beginning of the distant 1889 in America. Currently, the University of WCU has its small student campus near the Village of Kalauwi.

Students of the College of Health and Human Sciences gain hands-on experience helping rural communities through clinics and outreach programs. WCU clinics operate in the fields of physical therapy, nursing, social work, nutrition, athletic training, and speech and hearing.

At the FOReSt site, students in fields related to forensic science, forensic anthropology, and criminology undergo practical training and conduct research.

• WCU students developed products and processes, received patents for inventions, and were published in prestigious journals,
• The Pride of the Mountains is considered one of the leading marching bands in the southeastern United States.

• Forensic Osteology Research Station WCU became the second site in the world for studying the decomposition of human remains and is one of six such sites in the US.

WCU's extracurricular life includes active recreation, art, and participation in university events:

• hiking, cycling, camping, skiing, and snowboarding,
• exhibitions of School of Art and Design student work at the Fine Art Museum and local galleries,
• participation in the WCU Entourage and Golden Ambassadors groups, which help host open house days and campus tours,
• visual and performing arts programs at the Bardo Arts Center,
• self-guided tours and staff-led tours with WCU Fine Art Museum staff for groups of up to 20 people.

This is a higher educational institution, which with enviable stability takes one of the highest positions in the TOP rating of the best higher educational institutions of the globe.

Western Carolina University is considered to be medium in size, since there are only 14,000 people who can attend a course at the same time. The academic staff of the university is about 900 teachers of the highest category. This institution is actively involved in international student and faculty exchange programs.

University Infrastructure

The infrastructure of this university includes a large scientific library. In addition, the institution provides students with places in the student dormitory. The institution of higher education is listed on reputable groups and associations such as: American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), University of North Carolina System, Sport affiliations and nationals (NCAA), and Oak Ridge Associated Universities ( ORAU).

The Catamount Connection guarantee covers admission to WCU, but not enrollment in a specific program: it may have separate requirements and deadlines.

Every year, local residents and visitors from different countries apply for places in this higher educational institution. At the same time, the selection committee in its choice is based on the previous performance of each candidate, as well as on the results of exams. Students can study full-time or remotely at their choice.

Tuition at Western Carolina University

As in most American universities, the academic year is traditionally formed by two classical semesters in size. For each semester, students pay about 6250 dollars. Part of the cost can be covered by getting a scholarship for good academic performance. More information about the activities of the university can be found through the official website, as well as through the pages of the university on social networks, such as Linkedin and Facebook, Youtube and Twitter, as well as iTunes and Flickr.

WCU offers merit-based scholarships and need-based scholarships. They were established by alumni and other supporters of the university.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision