Commencement

Commencement

Class of 2018

Commencement

The Class of 2018 represents the largest graduating class in the 129-year history of WCU. These graduates are teachers and nurses, scientists and more. They leave Cullowhee changed, with their dreams ahead of them and the knowledge that they in turn can change the world. For these graduates this isn't the end, it's only the beginning.

1654
Total graduates*
1291
Undergraduate students
319
Graduate students
44
Doctoral graduates
349
first-generation graduates
504
received scholarships

Top 8 Majors

The top 8 majors in the 2018 undergraduate graduating class:

Psychology
Criminal Justice
Marketing
Biology

Management
Nursing
Social Work
Elementary Education

Graduating Leaders

WCU Scholarship Student

   Tuyen Tram 

Accomplished First Generation Student says scholarships changed her life... Read the Full Story

WCU Scholarship Student

   Briar Boggs

Scholarships Lead to Success on Stage and Screen... Read the Full Story

WCU Scholarship Student

   Sarah Bennett

Chancellor, Scholarships Prove Turning Point for Future Vet... Read the Full Story

WCU Scholarship Student

   Kevin Rumley

Graduating Veteran Finds Peace After 'Journey of a Million Steps'... Read the Full Story

A Trio of Commencements

WCU Students at Commencement

“Listen closely. Invest in yourself...”

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