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Computer Requirement -- Beginning with the Fall 1998 semester, all newly admitted degree-seeking undergraduate students are required to have an appropriate, networkable computer. This requirement also applies to readmitted students beginning with the Fall 2001 semester. read the complete requirement

Your application to WCU begins with a strong high school record. We particularly look for:

• Excellent academic performance
• High class rank
• Strong ACT or SAT scores

We also look for:

• Students who have completed honors coursework
• Well-rounded students who have distinguished themselves outside of the classroom in leadership, community service, or other activities

To be considered for admission, you must have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent and satisfy the UNC minimum course requirements (MCR).

• Four units of English
• Two units of social studies (one in U.S. history)
• Four units of mathematics (algebra I, algebra II, geometry, and an advanced unit of mathematics beyond algebra II)
• Three units of science (life science, physical science, and a laboratory course)
• Two units of a language other than English

You'll also need to submit scores for the SAT or ACT, including a writing score, so be sure to sign up for a testing date well in advance.

 Find out more about preparing to apply with our application checklist.

A transfer student is an applicant who has completed college coursework at any other institution after high school graduation.

Transfer students must:

• Have a cumulative 2.0 GPA or better on all coursework at other colleges or universities
• Be eligible to return to the college or university attended most recently
• Meet the freshman minimum course requirements or complete a minimum number of transfer credits in prescribed courses
• Have taken the SAT or ACT (may be waived for students who have completed at least 30 hours of college-level courses)

If you are missing one or more of these requirements, you must complete an associate’s degree; or the North Carolina Community College 44-hour General Education Core with grades of C or better; or at least six semester hours of transferable credit in each of the following subject areas:

• English
• Math
• Science
• Social science
• Two units of a language other than English
 
 Find out more about preparing to apply with our application checklist, and be sure to visit Transfer Admissions.

At WCU, we welcome students with diverse educational backgrounds. We’ve designed our application process with the goal of evaluating your academic achievements in context.

Minimum requirements for international students include:

• Completion of secondary-school coursework. You’ll need to submit the courses you took, your grades, graduation date, and any diplomas or certificates you received. Usually, students need an original transcript of courses and grades, and a copy (not original) of a diploma is helpful. All transcripts must be in English or translated using World Education Services or a similar translation company.
• A TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or, if English is your native language, Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) scores of 79 (web-based)
 
Find out more about preparing to apply with our application checklist. And be sure to check our success tips for international students.

To be an exchange student at WCU, your home institution needs to have an established agreement with WCU. Check with International Programs and Services to learn about participating in an exchange.

Returning Students