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Student Tailgating

Applications for student tailgating permits are now open!

Tailgating and cheering on the Cats during home football games are an important part of the vibrant WCU student experience.  Please be familiar with the appropriate policies and regulations in order to make tailgating a safe and spirited experience for all.

Student Tailgating Permit

The Department of Campus Activities assists enrolled students wishing to obtain a tailgating permit during the football season. The student tailgate lot was moved to the Bardo Parking Lot in 2021 with 30 spots available per each home football game. This is the only lot DCA is responsible for in regard to tailgating permits. These spots are available to any and all enrolled students for the Fall semester. Students don’t have to be connected to an affiliated group, RSO, or Greek organization to reserve a spot, as long as the primary permit holder is an enrolled student.   


Students Tailgating

Students can reserve single game permits or season permits. For each permit we require a primary contact and a designee on the application. This is done as a precaution in the event the primary contact is not available to be present during the tailgate. All permit holders are expected to be in the tailgate spot during the entirety of their tailgate as they are the sole person responsible of that spot for safety, set-up, breakdown, and clean-up.

Before applying for a student tailgating permit please read through and be familiar with Policy 103: Tailgating to understand the expectations for tailgating as a student. Additionally, Policy 81: Alcoholic Beverages is another policy to keep in mind for all 21 and older students partaking in tailgating festivities.


Students tailgating with Paws

 

Catamount Club Tailgating & Parking

The Catamount Club is responsible for all other designated tailgating or parking lots for home football games. Below is a map of all lots available to the general public for gamedays.

PURPLE LOTS are tailgating permits you can purchase through Catamount Club. (Camp, Belk, Field House, and Creek Lots)

YELLOW LOTS are $10 paid parking lots. (HFR, Parking Deck, and South Baseball Lot)

RED LOT is for RV Parking, located near Camp. RV permits can be purchased through the Catamount Club

HANDICAP PARKING is located in the Field House Lot.

Please note: The ORANGE LOT is designated as the student tailgate lot and this lot is reserved for enrolled students ONLY and not available to the general public.

Tailgating Map

If you have any questions about tailgating spots from these lots or parking you can contact the Catamount Club at 828.227.3047 or by email at .

Please also note the WCU Public Safety Clear Bag Policy for information on approved and non-approved bags.

Address:

Catamount Club
92 Catamount Road
Ramsey Center – WCU Athletics
Cullowhee, NC 28723

 

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