Western Carolina University

Welcome to the Graduate School at Western Carolina University.  Individuals with graduate degrees contribute to a highly skilled workforce that strengthens the region’s economic position.  The Graduate School staff is here to assist you as you move through your graduate studies.  Please contact us for help with your graduate studies needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Newly Admitted Graduate Students:

• Checklist for Newly Admitted Students

General Resources:

• Financial Aid and Funding Sources for Graduate Students
• MyCat
• Student Handbook (No longer used. Please see Graduate Catalog)
• Tuition and Fees
• WebCat
• Schedule of Classes
• Campus Services
• Forms and Manuals for the Graduate School
• Graduate Assistant Teaching Experience Program - G.A.T.E.
• Graduate Research Symposium
• Graduate Student Research Travel Award
• Graduate Student Professional Development Travel Award

Graduation Information: 

**Graduate Students: You must be enrolled for at least one credit hour during the term in which you are scheduled to have your degree or certificate conferred.  This enrollment includes the summer term.**

• About Graduation
• Information regarding Gowns and Hoods