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As the westernmost institution in the UNC system, Western Carolina University provides educational opportunities to residents of the state’s western region and attracts students from around the globe to explore the area’s vast resources.

About Western Carolina
At Western Carolina University, we view our admissions process as our opportunity to build the community that defines our institution. We look for people eager to explore and ready to redefine success.

Admissions and Financial Aid
Programs and courses at Western Carolina are designed to provide hands-on, applied experience. Students engage with communities across the region as they practice their profession in real-world environments.

Academic Programs & Support
Western Carolina’s unique mountain location helps fuel a vibrant campus community with more than 170 student clubs and organizations as well as a busy performing arts calendar and the campus’s own adventure guide service.

Student Life & Services
Western Carolina is home to 16 Southern Conference athletic teams with more than 375 student athlete competitors. WCU strives to inspire student-athletes to compete like champions on the field and in the classroom.

WCU Athletics
Western Carolina was founded to serve the region it calls home, and that has not changed. WCU continues to focus on regional development initiatives, engaged service and community programs. It also partners with alumni and donors to ensure access to higher education for deserving students in the region and beyond.

Community and Alumni Engagement

Professional Growth and Enrichment

Professional Growth and Enrichment

21st Annual Dulcimer U Summer Week

Dulcimer U Summer Week 2018

July 26-31, 2020 | Cullowhee, NC

REGISTRATION for 2020 will open in early Spring. Please check back.

About Registration and Costs:

Please review all class descriptions before registering as you will need to choose from several options.
The registration cost for participants is $350 plus optional accommodations and meal packages.
Registration includes a materials fee in an effort to partially offset the instructors' cost of photocopying (and in some cases shipping) their class handouts. Includes all confirmed classes, staff concerts and events for the week, all musical hand-out materials for confirmed classes, and university fees.
Non-Participant Companions staying ON campus with participants, $80 Fee. Covers University registration and processing costs and eligibility to purchase low-cost residence hall housing and meals. Also includes admission to all concerts, open stage/ensembles group recital, and jam sessions. This fee itself does not include admission to any classes.
Companions sharing a room will be required to purchase a double occupancy package. For their safety, children are not eligible to be non-participant attendees.