Western Carolina University

High Impact Practice

1. First Year Seminars and Experience
2. Common Intellectual Experiences
3. Learning Communities
4. Writing Intensive Courses
5. Collaborative Assignments and Projects
6. Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship
7. Diversity and Global Learning
8. Service Learning and Community-Based Learning
9. Internships
10. Capstone Courses and Projects

All pathways lead to QEP Learning Outcomes:

1. Integrate information from a variety of contexts
2. Solve complex problems
3. Communicate effectively and responsibly
4. Practice civic engagement
5. Clarify and act upon purpose and values

Your pathway will have guides along the way:

1. FYE: Freshman
2. Extremes: Sophomore & Junior
3. Transfer
4. Capstone: Senior

Tools to help you make a plan:

Academics

• Major and Minor Degree Programs
• Planning Your Classes
• Setting Up an Appointment with your Advisor
• How to Complete a Degree Audit

Career Planning - Internships - Co-ops

• Career Planning and Internships
• Student Employment
• Undergraduate Research Employment Program
• Writing a Resume

Civic Engagement & Service Learning

• American Democracy Project
• Engagement at WCU
• Service Learning

Diversity

• Multicultural Affairs
• Cherokee Studies
• Women's Center and Programs
• Student Organizations for Diversity

Leadership and Involvement

• Center for Leadership
• Get Involved with your campus community

Research and Creative Scholarship

• Undergraduate Research & Creative Scholarship
• Undergraduate Research Employment Program 
• How to Write a Research Proposal
• Undergraduate Research Grants
• WCU Office of Research Administration

Scholarships

• WCU Scholarships
• How to apply for a scholarship

Study Abroad

• International Programs and Services
• Study Abroad