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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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
reaction
surprises
you, you'll
find it
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When
you are
here,
you'll find
it
.

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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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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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Liz Staruch

Associate Professor

College of Arts & Humanities

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Dr. Marc Gagné

Professor, Assistant Chair

College of Sciences and Mathematics

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Dr. Heather Edelbute

Associate Professor

College of Health Sciences

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Upcoming Events

  • Oct14, 15

    fall break: no class

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Oct14

    global hispanic film festival

    Monday, October 14, 2024, 8am - 10pm

  • Oct14, 21 +

    art + design presents, "art of the pop-up"

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Oct14

    graduate social work programs virtual information session

    Monday, October 14, 2024, 6 - 7pm

  • Oct16

    a conversation and book signing with greg wrenn, author of mothership

    Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 3:30 - 5pm

  • Oct16

    the true nature of the climate crisis

    Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 5 - 6pm

  • Oct17, 18 +

    theatre and dance presents, "be more chill"

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Oct21

    graduate health sciences programs virtual information session

    Monday, October 21, 2024, 6 - 7pm

  • Oct21

    graduate wells school of music virtual information session

    Monday, October 21, 2024, 6:30 - 7:30pm

  • Oct22

    care for the world through poems: a reading by ramya ramana

    Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 4:30 - 6pm

  • Oct22

    wcu fall choral festival

    Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Oct23

    off-campus housing fair

    Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 11am - 2pm

  • Oct23

    sustainability showcase

    Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 11am - 2pm

  • Oct25

    homecoming & family weekend

    Friday, October 25, 10am - Sunday, October 27, 2024, 10pm

  • Oct25

    concert choir & mastersingers concert

    Friday, October 25, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Oct25

    comedian trey kennedy

    Friday, October 25, 2024, 8 - 9pm

  • Oct26

    wcu president's breakfast

    Saturday, October 26, 2024, 9 - 10:30am

  • Oct26

    homecoming football game vs millersville

    Saturday, October 26, 2024, 2 - 5pm

  • Oct27

    wcu wind ensemble concert

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Oct28

    faculty recital: jean-christophe dobrzelewski, trumpet

    Monday, October 28, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Oct29

    wcu vocal honors recital

    Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Nov02

    wcu live! presents the silhouettes

    Saturday, November 2, 2024, 7 - 9pm

  • Nov03

    faculty recital: igor resnianski, piano

    Sunday, November 3, 2024, 3 - 4:30pm

  • Nov06

    wcu keyboard honors recital

    Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Nov08, 09 +

    fall dance concert

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Nov08

    wcu criterions concert

    Friday, November 8, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Nov09

    graduate open house

    Saturday, November 9, 2024, 10:30am - 12pm

  • Nov10

    wcu harpfest xxxiv

    Sunday, November 10, 2024, 3 - 4:30pm

  • Nov11

    faculty recital: carl cranmer, piano

    Monday, November 11, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Nov14

    new music at wcu: network for new music

    Thursday, November 14, 2024, 7:30 - 9:30pm

  • Nov14

    wcu vocal jazz & latin jazz ensembles concert

    Thursday, November 14, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Nov15, 16

    wcu opera theater: alice tierney

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Nov16

    experience wcu open house

    Saturday, November 16, 2024, 9am - 1:30pm

  • Nov16

    wcu symphony orchestra concert

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Nov17

    wcu wind symphony & concert band concert

    Sunday, November 17, 2024, 7 - 9pm

  • Nov18

    wcu chamber strings concert

    Monday, November 18, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Nov19

    wcu woodwind chamber recital

    Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Nov20

    wcu trumpet ensemble concert

    Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Nov21, 22 +

    theatre and dance presents, "the eumenides"

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Nov21

    wcu studio music ensemble concert

    Thursday, November 21, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Nov22

    and now: a word from our friends lecture series

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Nov24

    wcu brass ensembles concert

    Sunday, November 24, 2024, 7 - 9pm

  • Nov26

    wcu percussion ensemble concert

    Tuesday, November 26, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Nov27

    thanksgiving break: no classes

    Wednesday, November 27, 8am - Sunday, December 1, 2024, 10pm

  • Nov28

    thanksgiving: no classes & university offices closed

    Thursday, November 28, 2024, 8am - 10pm

  • Dec02

    statesmen concert

    Monday, December 2, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Dec02

    wcu chamber winds concert

    Monday, December 2, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Dec04

    wcu trilovati flute ensemble concert

    Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Dec07

    103rd annual holiday program

    Saturday, December 7, 2024, 3 - 4:30pm

  • Dec08

    wcu collegium musicum concert

    Sunday, December 8, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Dec09

    last day of fall semester classes

    Monday, December 9, 2024, 8am - 10pm

  • Dec10

    final exams for the fall semester

    Tuesday, December 10, 8am - Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10pm

  • Dec13, 14

    december graduation ceremonies

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Jan28

    faculty recital: in young lee, soprano & in joon yang, tenor

    Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Feb02

    faculty recital: stephen ng, tenor

    Sunday, February 2, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm

  • Feb03

    faculty recital: kimberly reighley, flute

    Monday, February 3, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Feb04

    faculty recital: elizabeth pfaffle, horn & jonathan fowler, tuba

    Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Feb09

    faculty recital: emily bullock, mezzo-soprano

    Sunday, February 9, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm

  • Feb10

    faculty quintet recital: quintsylvania winds

    Monday, February 10, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Feb14

    concert choir concert

    Friday, February 14, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Feb16

    mastersingers concert

    Sunday, February 16, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm

  • Feb17

    faculty recital: jesús morales, cello

    Monday, February 17, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Feb19

    new music at wcu featuring evan chapman

    Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Feb20

    wcu chamber winds & concert band concert

    Thursday, February 20, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Feb23

    wcu wind ensemble & wind symphony concert

    Sunday, February 23, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm

  • Feb24

    faculty recital: henry grabb, oboe & jonathan gaarder, bassoon

    Monday, February 24, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Feb26

    wcu chamber orchestra concert

    Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Feb27, 28

    theatre and dance presents, "the red bike"

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Feb27

    winter choral festival

    Thursday, February 27, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Feb28

    yesterday and today: the interactive beatles experience

    Friday, February 28, 2025, 7 - 8:30pm

  • Mar02

    wcu symphony orchestra: irving h. cohen memorial & concerto competition winners' concert

    Sunday, March 2, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm

  • Mar19

    35th annual wcu jazz festival: student showcase

    Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 12 - 1:30pm

  • Mar19

    35th annual wcu jazz festival: faculty jazz concert

    Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm