Western Carolina University

Welcome to the WCU UP Program and congratulations on your recent acceptance. We hope you find your college experience a very positive one that you will never forget. Our dedicated WCU UP Program faculty and staff are here to help along with many other wonderful people and services offered at WCU. Here are several you will want to explore:

Life After UP Program:

• For more information on Community Resource Mapping
• For more information on strategies for success at home and work
• For more information on work, disability, and SSI
• For more information on accessing community transportation
• For more information on Transitioning to Work
• For more information on independent living

For Emergencies:

• The WCU UP Program Office is located in 152 Cordelia Camp Building; call us at 828-227-3297 (daytime hours) or 828-550-1990 (emergency cell phone)
• If there is an emergency on campus, call the University Police at 828-227-8911 (emergency) or 828-227-7301 (all other)
• Check the weather and weather-related announcements at WCU 
• Sign up for CatTracker to receive WCU emergency information

For Academic or Billing Questions:

• For questions about campus life and academics, contact the OneStop Student Service Center, located in 132 Killian Annex and reachable by phone at 828-227-7170
• To review deadlines, check out the Current Student Timeline
• To view federal student aid resources to help you with your FAFSA
• To pay your tuition bill, register, or check email and class schedules in My Cat
• For WCU computer requirements and technical assistance or call 828-227-7487
• For book rental policies or call 828-227-7346
• To check the academic calendar
• For accommodations in classes, contact Disability Services at 828-227-3886
• To check your meal plan balance
• For WCU classes
• To check your homework, log on to Blackboard
• For Hunter Library

Feeling Sick:

• Make an appointment at the Student Health Services or call 828-227-7640
• Staying healthy  

Lost and Found:

• If you lose your CatCard, go to the OneStop in 132 Killian Annex
• If you lose your room key, first retrace your steps to see if you find it. If not, go to Residential Living and then the University Police to ask if they have seen your keys.
• Contact your residential director to report and pay for your lost keys 

Travel:

• Stop at CatTran signs and wait or call it at 828-227-TRAN (8726) to schedule a ride
• Contact a friend on the volunteer list
• To walk  

Things to Do:

• Base Camp Cullowhee (outdoor adventures)
• Climbing wall
• Campus Recreation and Wellness
• Club sports
• Disc golf
• Intramural sports
• Student Government Association 
• Last Minute Productions
• Pride of the Mountains Marching Band
• Spirituality and Campus Ministries
• Greek life
• Student media (WCU radio, television, newspapers, journals)
• WCU plays and productions
• Sporting event ticket reservations and schedules 
• UP Program activity calendar (check it monthly) in WCU's Blackboard