AIG & MAED, Sharon Dole, (828) 227-3282 or dole@email.wcu.edu
Criminal Justice, Aaron Vassey, (828) 227-2163 or pavassey@email.wcu.edu
Emergency & Disaster Mgmt., Aaron Vassey, (828) 227-2163 or pavassey@email.wcu.edu
Birth-Kindergarten, Cathy Grist, (828) 227-2272 or cglitty@email.wcu.edu
Construction Management, Ron Mau, (828) 227-2544 or rmau@email.wcu.edu
Elementary Education, Bob Houghton, (828) 227-2746 or houghton@email.wcu.edu
Emergency Medical Care, Michael Hubble, (828) 227-3516 or mhubble@email.wcu.edu
Engineering Technology, William McDaniel, (828) 227-2517 or mcdaniel@email.wcu.edu
Entrepreneurship-GR, Frank Lockwood, (828) 227- 3390 or lockwood@email.wcu.edu
Entrepreneurship-UG, Bethany Davidson, (828) 227-7185 or bdavidson@email.wcu.edu
Health Information Administration, Irene Mueller, (828) 227-3510 imueller@email.wcu.edu
Human Resources, John Sherlock, (828) 227-3380 or sherlock@email.wcu.edu
Educational Leadership, MSA, Pamela Buskey, (828) 227-3213 or pbuskey@email.wcu.edu
MAT Special Education, Susan Stewart, (828) 227-3286 or sstewart@email.wcu.edu
MSA Principal Add-on, Ann Allen, (828) 227-7415 or alallen@email.wcu.edu
Nurse Administration, Ramona Whichello, 828-670-8810, rwhichello@email.wcu.edu
Nurse Educator, Judy Mallory, (828) 227-3527 or jmallory@email.wcu.edu
Nurse Educator-Grad. Certificate, Linda Comer, (828) 670-8810or lcomer@email.wcu.edu
Nursing, RN to BSN, Sharon Jacques, (828) 670-8810 or jacques@email.wcu.edu
Project Management-GR, Vittal S. Anantatmula, (828) 227-3990 or vittal@wcu.edu
Principal Add-on, Ann Allen, (828) 227-7415 or alallen@email.wcu.edu
Two Year Community College Administration, Ann Alexander, (828) 227-2579 or aalexander@email.wcu.edu
What happens if I am on academic suspension?
Academic Suspension for Continuing Students
Academic Suspension from the University will occur as a result of failing to meet the criteria specified while on academic probation.
Students placed on academic suspension are not eligible to enroll in the University for one semester. After a one-semester suspension, students may apply for readmission to the University. If readmitted, students will return on academic probation.
The semester of suspension is intended to provide students with time to carefully consider the reasons for academic difficulty, resolve problems, clarify educational goals, and improve academic skills. If a student attends another institution while on suspension, the student must have a minimum 2.0 GPA on all work attempted since their last enrollment at Western Carolina University. Students are reminded that grades made in transferred courses are not computed in the GPA calculation at Western Carolina University.
Academic Suspension for First Semester Freshmen and New Transfers
First semester freshmen and new transfers who earn a cumulative GPA below a 1.0 at the end of their first semester will be placed on academic suspension and will not be eligible to enroll in the University for one semester. After a one-semester suspension, students may apply for readmission to the University. If readmitted, students will return on academic probation.
The semester of suspension is intended to provide students with time to carefully consider the reasons for academic difficulty, resolve problems, clarify educational goals, and improve academic skills. If a student attends another institution while on suspension, the student must have a minimum 2.0 GPA on all work attempted since their last enrollment at Western Carolina University. Students are reminded that grades made in transferred courses are not computed in the GPA calculation at Western Carolina University.
Appeal Process of Academic Suspension
Appeals for reinstatement without having to serve a specified period of suspension are approved or denied by the Academic and Admission Appeals Board (referred to as “Board”). The Board’s decision is final. The Board’s decision is based upon the student’s letter of appeal which includes the reason for poor academic performance, documentation of extenuating circumstances, and a plan for rectifying the academic performance and raising the GPA to acceptable standards, as well as the student’s previous academic history. Requests for reinstatement must be submitted to the One Stop Student Service Center by the deadline stated in the academic suspension notification letter. A student whose appeal for reinstatement is approved will be designated as “Suspended/Reinstated” on his or her academic record.
Readmission After Suspension
Students who have been out the required amount of time may apply for readmission in the same manner as other former students. See the “Admission of Former Students” in this catalog.
How do I meet the requirements for a learning contract?
Learning Contract Program
First semester freshmen and new transfers will be placed on academic probation if their GPA falls within the range of 1.0 to 1.999 at the end of their first semester. Students placed on academic probation with a cumulative GPA in this range at the end of their first semester must participate in the Learning Contract program during their second semester. Students who do not choose this option are not eligible to continue enrollment in the University for one term. If readmitted after a lapse in enrollment, students are reminded that they will return to WCU under the general guidelines for academic probation.
The Learning Contract Program specifies that these students work closely with an academic advisor. The student and advisor will discuss academic performance issues, set realistic goals, and make the necessary plans to reach those goals. Students will be linked with the campus resources that can help them succeed. Follow-up contacts will occur throughout the semester.
When appropriate, students should use the University’s grade replacement policy to improve their academic standing (excluding the First Year Seminar).
Additionally, these students must make at least a 2.30 GPA during their second semester or bring their cumulative grade point average to good standing (2.0). Failure to achieve these guidelines will result in academic suspension.
Western Carolina University - 2008-2009 Financial Aid Forms
Western Carolina University - 2009-2010 Financial Aid Forms
How do I withdraw from a course or the university?
• Discuss your intent with appropriate people in financial aid, tuition assistance or VA Benefits
• Discuss your intent with your program director/adviser
• Inform your instructor of your intent to drop or withdraw
• Contact the OneStop at 828-227-7170
What is the inclement weather policy for distance learners?
If you are participating in a blended distance education course (some classroom attendance is required and the rest of the course is delivered online using WebCat), you will follow the weather policy of the community college or center site.
For example, if you are located in Morganton and attend your class at Western Piedmont Community College and Western Piedmont Community College closes due to weather, your Western Carolina class will not meet.
For online courses, unless the WebCat server goes down due to weather, you should be able to access your course.
Also see the Western Carolina University Weather Policy