Alumni Events
Whether you come home to Cullowhee for Homecoming Week or the Purple and Gold Reunion, or attend a locally hosted event near you, there are many ways to get invovled.
- Community & Alumni Engagement
- Alumni Association
Alumni Association
At Western Carolina University, we know that a university isn't just a place, it's a community. A community that's built from and defined by the people who call Western Carolina home, first as students and then as alumni. Our Alumni Association fosters a lifelong connection to WCU through programs and services so that no matter where you are, you'll always have a home in Cullowhee.
Legacy Pinning Ceremony
The Legacy Pinning ceremony is held annually to honor incoming Western Carolina Legacy students and their family members during WCU’s Family Weekend. It offers an alumnus/a the opportunity to “pin” their incoming student with a special legacy pin that denotes their WCU heritage.
Get Involved
The Western Carolina Alumni Association provides a variety of ways for alumni of all ages to participate in events, to reconnect with former classmates through clubs and societies, and to support the WCU student experience through volunteerism.
Homecoming
Western Carolina University invites all alumni to join us for Homecoming 2024, a weekend packed with excitement, nostalgia, and unforgettable moments! Whether you graduated last year or decades ago, this year’s Homecoming promises to be an extraordinary celebration.
G.O.L.D. Alumni
G.O.L.D. Alumni, comprising graduates from Western Carolina University within the last ten years, enjoy exclusive access to a range of resources provided by the WCU Alumni Association and its affiliated divisions.
Class Notes
WCU’s Class Notes are a great way to let fellow alumni know some of the amazing things going on in your life. Let us know about your news, whether that is promotions, marriages, births, or even a career change.
Resources
Western Carolina University has a number of resources available to alumni, whether you're pursuing additional education, seeking a new job, looking to support your alma mater or connect with old friends.
Support WCU
Our institutional mission demands that we provide access to quality higher education to deserving students in our region and our state, and we need your help to reach that goal.
