Western Carolina University

Date List:
June 11-12
June 14-15
June 18-19
June 21-22
June 28-29

We look forward to you joining the Western Carolina University community this Fall.  The Orientation program is designed to provide you with quality academic advising and to help you become familiar with university life and university services. 

Please plan to arrive between 10:00 am and 11:00 am for Residence Hall check-in at Scott Hall.  Orientation check at the Ramsey Center will begin at 10:30 am.   Students and guests will check-in at Scott Hall first and then proceed to Ramsey for their name badges and other materials.  All students and guests must check-in to their Residence Hall and arrive at the Ramsey Center by 11:30 am.   

University Fees Due:  Please be sure that your $150.00 tuition deposit and $150.00 housing deposit have been made.  You will not be allowed to officially register for classes until the tuition deposit has been submitted.

Immunizations:  All students must submit official immunizations records to the University prior to Orientation.  The state of North Carolina requires that all student have proof of DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) or DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis), + MMR I and MMR II.  Students born after July 1, 1994 must provide proof of Hepatitis B vaccination. 

Student ID/access cards (CatCards):  Students must email a digital photo to the CatCard Office (catcard@email.wcu.edu) or mail a hard copy photo to WCU CatCard Office, Killian Annex, Cullowhee, NC, 28723 one week prior to your scheduled orientation session so that you can pick up CatCards at check in. 

Reservations are required for Orientation.  Register online as part of the CatWalk process by going to http://Catwalk.wcu.edu. Confirmation of your registration will be sent to the email address you provide when you register. 

Please share this information will all guests attending orientation.