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.
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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
fall break: no class
Multiple Dates/Times
global hispanic film festival
Monday, October 14, 2024, 8am - 10pm
art + design presents, "art of the pop-up"
Multiple Dates/Times
graduate social work programs virtual information session
Monday, October 14, 2024, 6 - 7pm
a conversation and book signing with greg wrenn, author of mothership
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 3:30 - 5pm
the true nature of the climate crisis
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 5 - 6pm
theatre and dance presents, "be more chill"
Multiple Dates/Times
graduate health sciences programs virtual information session
Monday, October 21, 2024, 6 - 7pm
graduate wells school of music virtual information session
Monday, October 21, 2024, 6:30 - 7:30pm
care for the world through poems: a reading by ramya ramana
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 4:30 - 6pm
wcu fall choral festival
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm
off-campus housing fair
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 11am - 2pm
sustainability showcase
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 11am - 2pm
homecoming & family weekend
Friday, October 25, 10am - Sunday, October 27, 2024, 10pm
concert choir & mastersingers concert
Friday, October 25, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm
comedian trey kennedy
Friday, October 25, 2024, 8 - 9pm
wcu president's breakfast
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 9 - 10:30am
homecoming football game vs millersville
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 2 - 5pm
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
wcu live! presents the silhouettes
Saturday, November 2, 2024, 7 - 9pm
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
graduate open house
Saturday, November 9, 2024, 10:30am - 12pm
wcu harpfest xxxiv
Sunday, November 10, 2024, 3 - 4:30pm
faculty recital: carl cranmer, piano
Monday, November 11, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm
new music at wcu: 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
experience wcu open house
Saturday, November 16, 2024, 9am - 1:30pm
wcu symphony orchestra concert
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wcu wind symphony & concert band concert
Sunday, November 17, 2024, 7 - 9pm
wcu chamber strings concert
Monday, November 18, 2024, 7:30 - 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
and now: a word from our friends lecture series
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wcu brass ensembles concert
Sunday, November 24, 2024, 7 - 9pm
wcu percussion ensemble concert
Tuesday, November 26, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm
thanksgiving break: no classes
Wednesday, November 27, 8am - Sunday, December 1, 2024, 10pm
thanksgiving: no classes & university offices closed
Thursday, November 28, 2024, 8am - 10pm
statesmen concert
Monday, December 2, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm
wcu chamber winds concert
Monday, December 2, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm
wcu trilovati flute ensemble concert
Wednesday, December 4, 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
last day of fall semester classes
Monday, December 9, 2024, 8am - 10pm
final exams for the fall semester
Tuesday, December 10, 8am - Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10pm
december graduation ceremonies
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faculty recital: in young lee, soprano & in joon yang, tenor
Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
faculty recital: stephen ng, tenor
Sunday, February 2, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm
faculty recital: kimberly reighley, flute
Monday, February 3, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
faculty recital: elizabeth pfaffle, horn & jonathan fowler, tuba
Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
faculty recital: emily bullock, mezzo-soprano
Sunday, February 9, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm
faculty quintet recital: quintsylvania winds
Monday, February 10, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
concert choir concert
Friday, February 14, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
mastersingers concert
Sunday, February 16, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm
faculty recital: jesús morales, cello
Monday, February 17, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
new music at wcu featuring evan chapman
Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
wcu chamber winds & concert band concert
Thursday, February 20, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
wcu wind ensemble & wind symphony concert
Sunday, February 23, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm
faculty recital: henry grabb, oboe & jonathan gaarder, bassoon
Monday, February 24, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
wcu chamber orchestra concert
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
theatre and dance presents, "the red bike"
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winter choral festival
Thursday, February 27, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
yesterday and today: the interactive beatles experience
Friday, February 28, 2025, 7 - 8:30pm
wcu symphony orchestra: irving h. cohen memorial & concerto competition winners' concert
Sunday, March 2, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm
35th annual wcu jazz festival: student showcase
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 12 - 1:30pm
35th annual wcu jazz festival: faculty jazz concert
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm