West Chester University
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Where
you least
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find it.
When the
reaction
surprises
you, you'll
find it.
When
you are
here,
you'll find
it.
All of us share a deep passion for West Chester University and this passion continues to grow exponentially with each graduating class. I fell in love with WCU when I first came to this campus many years ago and I want every student to fall in love with WCU, too. I want students to feel that when they step onto this campus they belong here, they're happy that they came here, and this is where they want to be.
- West Chester University President R. Lorraine Bernotsky, DPhil
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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Upcoming Events

gallery exhibition: (en)closure
Monday, August 12, 2024, 9am - 4pm

new student orientation
Multiple Dates/Times

wcu dining showcase
Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 11am - 2pm

move-in for first year students & transfer students
Multiple Dates/Times

welcome week 2024
Multiple Dates/Times

move-in for returning students
Multiple Dates/Times

summer session iii - post summer session: last day of session
Sunday, August 25, 2024, 8am - 9pm

fall semester 2024: first day of classes
Monday, August 26, 2024, 8am - 9pm

art + design presents, "art of the pop-up"
Multiple Dates/Times

art + design presents an opening reception for, "art of the pop-up"
Thursday, August 29, 2024, 4 - 7pm

labor day: no class & university offices closed
Monday, September 2, 2024, 8am - 9pm

faculty recital: emily bullock, mezzo-soprano
Sunday, September 8, 2024, 3 - 4:30pm

common ground film showing
Monday, September 9, 2024, 6:30 - 9pm

faculty recital: gloria galante, harp
Monday, September 9, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

duo guitar faculty recital: devin arne and david cullen
Monday, September 16, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

faculty recital: dalí quartet
Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

criterions jazz ensemble concert
Friday, September 20, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

wcu chamber strings concert
Multiple Dates/Times

wcu symphony orchestra concert
Multiple Dates/Times

wcu wind ensemble & wind symphony concert
Sunday, September 29, 2024, 3 - 4:30pm

faculty recital: jonathan ragonese, saxophone
Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

wcu chamber winds concert
Multiple Dates/Times

and now: a word from our friends lecture series
Multiple Dates/Times

fall break: no class
Multiple Dates/Times

theatre and dance presents, "be more chill"
Multiple Dates/Times

wcu fall choral festival
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

homecoming & family weekend
Friday, October 25, 10am - Sunday, October 27, 2024, 10pm

concert choir & mastersingers concert
Friday, October 25, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

wcu wind ensemble concert
Multiple Dates/Times

faculty recital: jean-christophe dobrzelewski, trumpet
Monday, October 28, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

wcu vocal honors recital
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

guest artist: lenape music concert
Friday, November 1, 2024, 5:30 - 7pm

faculty recital: igor resnianski, piano
Sunday, November 3, 2024, 3 - 4:30pm

wcu keyboard honors recital
Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

fall dance concert
Multiple Dates/Times

wcu criterions concert
Friday, November 8, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

wcu harpfest xxxiv
Sunday, November 10, 2024, 3 - 4:30pm

new music at wcu
Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

guest artist recital: network for new music
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 7:30 - 9:30pm

wcu vocal jazz & latin jazz ensembles concert
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

wcu opera theater: alice tierney
Multiple Dates/Times

wcu wind symphony & concert band concert
Sunday, November 17, 2024, 7 - 9pm

wcu woodwind chamber recital
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

wcu trumpet ensemble concert
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

theatre and dance presents, "the eumenides"
Multiple Dates/Times

wcu studio music ensemble concert
Thursday, November 21, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

wcu brass ensembles concert
Sunday, November 24, 2024, 7 - 9pm

wcu percussion ensemble concert
Tuesday, November 26, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

wcu trilovati flute ensemble concert
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

wcu jazz combos & statesmen concert
Thursday, December 5, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

103rd annual holiday program
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 3 - 4:30pm

wcu collegium musicum concert
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm











