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Orientation 2010
Transfer
June 11
June 30
August 20
Freshman
April 24*
June 14-15
June 17-18
June 21-22
June 24-25
July 1-2
* The April one-day session is designed specifically for local students or students that have made prior visits to campus.
Academic Success
June 27-28**
**Academic Success students are required to attend this Orientation session. Due to the specialized nature of the sessions, this Orientation session is closed to non-ASP students.
Summer Students
May 31***
***This session is designed specifically for students starting classes at the beginning of June 2010.
What to Send
As soon as you register for orientation, be sure to submit:
Your orientation fees
Your university fees: $150 tuition deposit and $150 housing deposit. You wont be able to register for classes until those fees are submitted. The University deadline for deposits is May 1, 2010. **Students attending the April Orientation session must make their tuition deposit before their Orientation Session.
An up-to-date photo for your WCU ID card: Submit your photo via email to catcard@email.wcu.edu. Be sure to include your name, your student ID number (begins with 92), and birth date (MMDDYY) on the photo or as part of your email message. You may also send your photo and information by regular mail in the addressed envelope provided with your orientation mailing. Your ID will be available for pickup during orientation.
Proof of immunization: North Carolina General Statute 130 requires all students to provide proof of current immunizations for tetanus-diphtheria or diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus, rubeola (red measles), rubella (German measles), and/or polio before they can attend WCU. You will not be allowed to complete registration until this form is cleared by WCU Health Services [4.7.1]. Submit this information in advance to:
WCU Health Center
Bird Building
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 28723-9055
Fax: 828-227-7400
How to Get Here
By Air
The closest airport to WCU is located in Asheville, N.C., which is approximately one hour northeast of campus. The only transportation available from the airport to WCU is by taxi. Please keep in mind that a taxi from Asheville will be expensive.
By Bus
Greyhound provides bus service to the Asheville and the Waynesville bus stations. Waynesville is only 25 miles from Cullowhee. The only transportation available from the bus station to WCU is by taxi. Please keep in mind that a taxi from Waynesville or Asheville will be expensive.
By Car
WCU is located in Cullowhee, N.C., five miles south of Sylva on Highway 107. Get directions to WCU.
Parking
For the summer programs in June, you will be parking around the residence halls where you will be staying. All parking areas will be clearly marked and patrolled by our campus police. In August and January, you will be parking in designated new student areas when you move in for the start of the semester. Parking is also available in the baseball lot and various outlying lots. Shuttle service to these lots runs every 15 minutes during the academic year.
Please consult your orientation packet for specific check-in instructions and directions. For building locations, please visit the campus map.
Check-in for two-day sessions will begin at Scott Hall; check-in for one-day sessions will begin either at the Ramsey Center concourse or the University Center. Please refer to your confirmation email or letter for details regarding your specific date.