If you are a High School Counselor or a Community College Counselor, this page was
created with you in mind to assist you in your work with students. We understand
that students ask you many questions pertaining to the different aspects of college
and we want to make finding those answers easier. Navigate your way to information
about our admission process, help students check their application statuses on the
"Catamount Gateway," and be sure to register to receive our free counselor eNewsletter to stay ahead on pertinent news and information at Western Carolina University.
If you cannot find what you are looking for, or if you want to speak to someone directly,
please contact us, we would be pleased to work with you. Western Carolina University
understands the importance of the job you perform and would like to say "Thank You"
for the role you play in your students' lives.
Information for High School Counselors
What Students Need to Submit:
The Office of Admission will evaluate each undergraduate freshman application once
the application and required documents (official transcripts, scores, etc.) have been
received. Please allow 2-3 weeks upon sending documentation to allow items to be processed.
Application Requirements:
- Complete Freshman Application (all applications are non-binding)
- Application fee of $65 (some students may qualify for a fee waiver based on financial
need)
- Official transcripts from all schools attended
- Official test scores
High School Minimum Course Requirements:
Whether first-year applicants are enrolled in public, private or home school; North
Carolina or out-of-state school systems; or high school equivalency programs, they
must earn a high school diploma or its equivalent and satisfy the Minimum Course Requirements
(MCR) as established by the UNC Board of Governors:
- Four units of English
- Two units of social studies (one in U.S. history)
- Four units of mathematics (algebra I, algebra II, geometry and an advanced unit of
mathematics beyond algebra II)
- Three units of science (life science, physical science and a laboratory course)
- Two units of one language other than English
Admission Application Deadline:
November 15: Freshman Early Action/Great Grades Guarantee application deadline for Fall Term.
January 1: Regular Action I Freshman application deadline for Fall Term.
February 1: Final Freshman application deadline for Fall Term.
May 1: Freshman tuition deposit ($150) and housing deposit ($150) deadline for Fall Term.
We are here to Assist You:
Suzi Swartz - Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission
Scott Cooper - Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission (Applicant's Last Name A - E)
Nick Mashburn - Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission (Applicant's Last Name F - K)
Molly Tippett - Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission (Applicant's Last Name L - R)
Adam Ray - Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission (Applicant's Last Name S - Z)
Information for Community College Counselors
WHAT STUDENTS NEED TO SUBMIT:
The Office of Admission will evaluate each transfer application once the application
and required documents (official transcripts, scores, etc.) have been received. Please
allow 2-3 weeks upon sending documentation to allow items to be processed.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Complete Transfer Application (all applications are non-binding)
- Application fee of $65 (some students may qualify for a fee waiver based on financial
need)
- Official transcripts from all schools attended (see Application Standards below)
- Official test scores (see Application Standards below)
Application Standards:
Applicants under 24 years of age will need to submit:
- An official final high school transcript *if currently working on an AA or AS college
transfer degree, this requirement may be waived, but not until the applicant has received
the degree, sending in a transcript can speed up the process
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Official SAT/ACT test scores (unless 30 hours of college credit have been completed)
Applicants 24 years of age or older will need to submit:
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
Additional Documents upon Request:
ADMISSION APPLICATION DEADLINE:
November 1: Transfer student application deadline for Spring Term.
April 1: Transfer student application deadline for Summer Term.
April 1: Transfer student application deadline for Fall Term.
WE ARE HERE TO ASSIST YOU:
Heather Hill - Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission
Hannah Scott - Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission (Applicant's Last Name A-F)
Emily Bingham - Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission (Applicant's Last Name G-M)
Keri Clark - Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission (Applicant's Last Name N-Z)
Beth Owenby - Regional Assistant Director of Admission at A-B Tech
