West Chester University

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Something happens when you find yourself here. You find your passion. You find it in labs, lectures, out in left field. You find it on stage, behind a camera, in front of a blank page. You find more than a direction. You find your element.

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Find Your Program

Choosing a program begins a transformative journey. Here you will find a range of options—some science learning, majors for creative types, and several somewhere in between—and whatever direction you choose, you will find a path to a wiser you.

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Find Your Element. Feed your mind.Academics

With over 180 diverse academic opportunities, West Chester University has made it possible for every student to find their element. With degrees ranging from accounting to African American studies to marine biology, we’re confident that our students can find what they love and make it their own.

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So Much Life. So Many Things.Student Life

Everyone has their thing, and no matter what yours happens to be, we're confident you can find it among our 300+ clubs and organizations. Whether you’re interested in the NAACP or the Bollywood dance club, passion is in our DNA and it is our priority that we help you find yours.

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Let the Journey Begin.Admissions

When you choose WCU you choose discovery. With 64 undergraduate programs, 43 tracks, 90 minors and 44 fields of study—not to mention the close proximity to Philly, DC and NYC—you can't avoid finding new perspectives, new passions, a new you.

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Where
you least
expect
it, you'll
find it
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When the
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surprises
you, you'll
find it
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When
you are
here,
you'll find
it
.

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Demand for a West Chester University education remains high and consistent growth continues with more than 16,500+ undergraduate and graduate students. A constant forward motion propels this distinctive University; it is fueled by our relentless resolve to help students be successful.

- West Chester University President Chris Fiorentino, Ph.D.

Location

We're proud of our beautiful campus and the unique charm that defines West Chester. But with three of the country's most dynamic cities - DC, Philadelphia and New York City - just a short ride away, escapes are kind of necessary.

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to WCU Faculty Experts

Visit the Media Guide to WCU Faculty Experts to find a faculty member with expertise in a specific field.

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Laura Pyott

Instructor

College of Sciences and Mathematics

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Dr. Kerrie Ocasio

Associate Professor

College of Education and Social Work

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Dr. Yong Wang

Professor; Department Chairperson

College of Business and Public Management

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Dr. Nogin Chung

Professor

College of Arts & Humanities

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Dr. Joey Miller

Assistant Professor

College of Arts & Humanities

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Dr. Janneken Smucker

Professor

College of Arts & Humanities

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Upcoming Events

  • Mar28

    graduate information session for counseling programs

    Thursday, March 28, 2024, 6 - 7pm

  • Mar29

    mather planetarium show

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Mar30

    brothers of excellence conference

    Saturday, March 30, 2024, 10am - 4pm

  • Apr01

    faculty recital: in young lee, soprano

    Monday, April 1, 2024, 8 - 9:30pm

  • Apr03

    3rd annual social innovation competition

    Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 6 - 8pm

  • Apr04

    madeleine wing adler concert series

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Apr04

    1871 award ceremony & reception

    Thursday, April 4, 2024, 4 - 6pm

  • Apr04

    film series on the history of ethnic studies

    Thursday, April 4, 2024, 4:30 - 6pm

  • Apr04, 05 +

    theatre and dance presents "silent sky"

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Apr04

    trilovati flute ensemble concert

    Thursday, April 4, 2024, 8:15 - 9:45pm

  • Apr05

    connect and learn meet up: a sensory-friendly networking event

    Friday, April 5, 2024, 3 - 5pm

  • Apr06

    graduate open house

    Saturday, April 6, 2024, 10:30am - 12pm

  • Apr07

    *** time change *** wcu trumpet ensemble concert

    Sunday, April 7, 2024, 7 - 8:30pm

  • Apr08

    faculty recital: quintsylvania winds

    Monday, April 8, 2024, 8 - 9:30pm

  • Apr09

    spring choral festival

    Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 8:15 - 9:45pm

  • Apr11

    austrian studies association conference 2024

    Thursday, April 11, 5pm - Sunday, April 14, 2024, 11am

  • Apr11

    faculty recital: dalí quartet

    Thursday, April 11, 2024, 8 - 9:30pm

  • Apr11

    new music at wcu

    Thursday, April 11, 2024, 8:15 - 9:45pm

  • Apr12

    wcu latin jazz ensemble and wcu steel band "sounds of the caribbean"

    Friday, April 12, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Apr13

    undergraduate admissions accepted student day

    Saturday, April 13, 2024, 8:30am - 1pm

  • Apr14, 15

    pop-up poetry spring festival

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Apr15

    vok faculty - african american art song recital

    Monday, April 15, 2024, 8 - 9:30pm

  • Apr16

    cah alumni speaker series with erica colahan '98

    Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 12 - 1pm

  • Apr16

    wcu percussion ensemble concert

    Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 8:15 - 9:45pm

  • Apr17

    research & creative activity day

    Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 9:30am - 2:30pm

  • Apr17

    banana day 2024

    Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 11am - 3pm

  • Apr17

    12th annual wcu business idea competition

    Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 6 - 8pm

  • Apr19

    alumni weekend

    Friday, April 19, 12pm - Sunday, April 21, 2024, 6pm

  • Apr19

    wcu spring football game

    Friday, April 19, 2024, 7 - 9pm

  • Apr20

    together endowment celebration

    Saturday, April 20, 2024, 12 - 3pm

  • Apr21

    celebrating 225 years of west chester borough parade

    Sunday, April 21, 2024, 1 - 3pm

  • Apr21

    wcu symphony orchestra & combined choirs

    Sunday, April 21, 2024, 3 - 4:30pm

  • Apr23

    wcu jazz combos & statesmen concert

    Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 8:15 - 9:45pm

  • Apr24

    wcu wind symphony & wcu concert band concert

    Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 8:15 - 9:45pm

  • Apr25

    wcu symphony orchestra presents: 7th annual concert on the quad

    Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4:30 - 7:30pm

  • Apr27

    university dance company’s annual spring dance concert

    Saturday, April 27, 2024, 2 - 3pm

  • Apr28

    wcu wind ensemble concert

    Sunday, April 28, 2024, 3 - 4:30pm

  • Apr28

    wcu brass ensembles concert

    Sunday, April 28, 2024, 7 - 9pm

  • Apr30

    wcu chamber winds concert

    Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 3:30 - 4:30pm

  • Apr30

    wcu collegium musicum recital

    Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

  • May03

    ramboree

    Friday, May 3, 2024, 3 - 8pm

  • May03

    wcu criterions jazz concert

    Friday, May 3, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

  • May04, 05

    wcu opera theatre: candide

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • May05

    last day of class, spring 2024 semester

    Sunday, May 5, 2024, 8am - 10pm

  • May06

    final exams, spring 2024 semester

    Monday, May 6, 8am - Friday, May 10, 2024, 10pm

  • May09

    kente graduation celebration

    Thursday, May 9, 2024, 6 - 7:30pm

  • May09

    honors college graduation ceremony

    Thursday, May 9, 2024, 8 - 9:30pm

  • May10, 11 +

    wcu commencement may 2024

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • May11

    graduate school commencement may 2024

    Saturday, May 11, 2024, 6 - 7:30pm

  • May16

    recap conference

    Thursday, May 16, 2024, 8:30am - 4pm

  • May27

    memorial day: no class & university offices closed

    Monday, May 27, 2024, 8am - 10pm

  • May28

    summer session i: first day of class

    Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 8am - 9pm

  • Jun19

    juneteenth: no class & university offices closed

    Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 8am - 10pm

  • Jun20, 21 +

    new student orientation

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Jun30

    summer session i: last day of session

    Sunday, June 30, 2024, 8am - 9pm

  • Jul01

    summer session ii: first day of class

    Monday, July 1, 2024, 8am - 9pm

  • Jul04

    4th of july: no class & university offices closed

    Thursday, July 4, 2024, 8am - 10pm

  • Jul18

    2024 wcu criterions alumni reunion concert

    Thursday, July 18, 2024, 7 - 8:30pm

  • Aug04

    summer session ii: last day of session

    Sunday, August 4, 2024, 8am - 9pm

  • Aug05

    summer session iii - post summer session: first day of class

    Monday, August 5, 2024, 8am - 9pm

  • Aug21, 22

    move-in for first year students & transfer students

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Aug21, 22 +

    welcome week 2024

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Aug24, 25

    move-in for returning students

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Aug25

    summer session iii - post summer session: last day of session

    Sunday, August 25, 2024, 8am - 9pm

  • Aug26

    fall semester 2024: first day of classes

    Monday, August 26, 2024, 8am - 9pm

  • Sep02

    labor day: no class & university offices closed

    Monday, September 2, 2024, 8am - 9pm

  • Sep08

    faculty recital: emily bullock, mezzo-soprano

    Sunday, September 8, 2024, 3 - 4:30pm

  • Sep09

    faculty recital: gloria galante, harp

    Monday, September 9, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Sep16

    duo guitar faculty recital: devin arne and david cullen

    Monday, September 16, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Sep20

    criterions jazz ensemble concert

    Friday, September 20, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm