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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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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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    Demand for a West Chester University education remains high and consistent growth continues with more than 17,000+ 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.

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    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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    01.25.23

    West Chester University Cheer Team Brings Home the Silver!

    As the spring semester hits the ground running at West Chester University, so has the WCU Cheer Team. West Chester University's Cheer Team recently earned a second-place finish in the Open All-Girl Game Day division at the elite competition produced by the Universal Cheerleaders Association and Universal Dance Association (UCA & UDA) held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at The Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. To clinch their silver medals, the team competed against 24 squads. The WCU Cheer Team is now the highest ranking D2 team in the U.S. for the second year in a row.

    01.25.23

    Erin Brockovich to Speak at WCU on Saturday, March 11

    Famed law clerk and the subject of the 2000 Oscar-winning film named for her, ERIN BROCKOVICH will speak at West Chester University on Saturday, March 11, at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale to the public at www.wcupatix.com or 610.436.2266. The event takes place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West Chester.

    01.25.23

    White Coat Ceremony: WCU Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Students to Earn & Wear 'Cloaks of Compassion'

    A formal White Coat Ceremony, as a rite of passage marking the end of coursework and the beginning of hands-on clinical work with patients, will be held on Friday, January 27, 2-4 p.m., for WCU speech-language pathology graduate students in West Chester University's new Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons, Room 108, located on campus at 155 University Avenue in West Chester. During the ceremony, white coats will be placed upon the shoulders of each graduate student by the faculty who have helped guide them to this next critical phase of professional development.

    01.25.23

    Events Honoring Martin Luther King Scheduled for the Week of January 30

    This year, West Chester University will host several special events honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., whose federal holiday (January 16 this year) traditionally falls during WCU's winter session. So that the entire campus community can participate, this year's events will take place January 30 through February 1.

    01.24.23

    Discover an Array of Sustainability Topics at Weekly Research and Practice Seminars

    Every Wednesday at 12 p.m., WCU's Office of Sustainability (OoS) offers a look at how WCU scholars, students, and staff explore and apply principles of environmental, social, and economic sustainability in their research and on-campus work. At 50 minutes each, these Sustainability Research and Practice Seminars introduce an array of topics related to sustainability in easily digestible segments. Free and open to both campus and community, they are presented via Zoom (link below) or in person in Sykes Student Union 255 A/B.