Catamount Gap

• Move-in: Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022
• Orientations: Thursday and Friday, June 23rd and 24th, 2022
• Classes begin: Monday, June 27th, 2022
• Classes end: Friday, July 29th, 2022
• Move-out: Saturday, July 30th, 2022
• Closing Ceremony: Saturday, July 30th, 2022
• Fall Classes begin: Monday, August 22nd, 2022

CORE Class #1:

USI 130: The University Experience (1 credit)
Introduction to the university and to higher education. Discussion of issues involved in the transition from high school to college like time management, brain-based studying techniques, etc. Overall emphasis on academic and career planning and personal development.

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Core Class #2 (one of the following 3 credit classes):

   - English 101: Writing and Rhetoric
   - English 190: Freshmen Seminar in Literature
   - Communication 201
   - Math 130, 146, 153

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Free Choice Class #3 (one of the following 3 credit classes):

   - Health 123: Health and Wellness (HEAL 123)
   - Political Science 169 or 101 (PSC 169 or PSC 101)
   - Psychology 150: General Psychology (PSY 150)
   - Music 102: Music in American Culture (MUS 102)
   - Art 104: Introduction to the Visual Arts (ART 104)
   - Finance 210: Managing Your Money for Financial Success (FIN 210)
   - Geology 140: Investigations in Environmental Geology (GEO 140)
   - Natural Resources Management 140: Natural Resources Conservation
      and Management (NRM 140)
   - Education 190: Teachers, Schools and Society (EDCI 190)

Class Size: 
These classes are small, approximately 20 to no more than 25 students per course section, so that students receive personal attention from their instructors.

Study Hall Sessions:
In addition to the coursework above, students are required to attend study hall sessions from Monday to Thursday. 

Sample of Summer Academic Schedule

Students in Catamout Gap are eligible to apply for federal financial aid to cover the cost of the program. If you are interested in financial aid for Summer School, you must also complete FAFSA for 2021-2022. You may apply for summer FAFSA now by clicking this link. Questions about financial aid should be addressed to the Western Carolina University Financial Aid Office at 828.227.7290 or emailed to finaid@email.wcu.edu.

The summer costs include tuition, fees, room, board, and all learning community activities. The costs for the fall and spring semesters are at the regular school year rate. Below are the costs for 2021 Catamount Gap:

*Single rooms are available for additional cost, but are limited. Contact Residential Living for more information.

If the student is not waiving health insurance, then there will be an additional fee added for Student Health Insurance. The amount for summer coverage (July) is yet to be determined. This cost will be added to the student's bill and removed if the student waives the Student Health Insurance for the school year. 
The deposits ($150 tuition and $150 housing) will be subtracted from the total summer charges. 
Note: Only one set of deposits ($300 total) needs to be paid and will cover enrollment for the summer and fall terms. Deposits are non-refundable.
Orientation charges: 
The Orientation charges for students ($150) and parents ($115 each if staying on campus; $85 each if not staying on campus) must be paid prior to attending orientation. More information about Orientation will be sent in April. 
(The University reserves the right to alter any charges without any prior notice upon direction from the appropriate governing authorities.)

Students may participate in intramurals, attend movies and concerts, get involved with campus leadership opportunities. Activities have included rock climbing, hiking, whitewater rafting, tubing, camping, canoeing, baseball games, regional/cultural tours, and picnics. Students are encouraged to be actively engaged and to make suggestions for special trips and excursions.

For more information, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.