Spirit & Traditions

Rammy

Rammy is our beloved WCU mascot who infuses fun and spirit into our University events. Here you can learn more about the history of Rammy, request Rammy for an appearance at your event, or apply to join the Rammy team.

Rams After hours

Rams After Hours is a free, late night program for West Chester University students occurring on Friday nights during the academic year from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am. Food, entertainment, and a take-home novelty item make these must-attend events!

Rams Squad

The WCU Ram Squad promotes spirit, pride and traditions of the University by sponsoring and developing events and activities through general membership of the club for the benefit of the entire student body. Join the Ram Squad to get involved in being on the front lines of all the fun and action! Log onto Ramconnect to join Ram Squad!

Spirit Enhancements

WCU student, faculty, and staff can reserve various spirit elements to enhance their next University event!

Spirit Fridays

West Chester University’s Spirit Fridays give students, faculty and staff a visible way to show that pride and support by sporting the Purple and Gold. Each Friday throughout the year, we invite our campus community to participate in Spirit Fridays by wearing your favorite West Chester University apparel.

Ram Rally

This tradition is held during the first few days of the semester as an exciting way to launch the new semester and get the Golden Rams fired up! The event features the Cheerleading Team, Dance Team, Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band and Ram Squad! Head to Hollinger Fieldhouse, wear your purple and gold gear, join in the fun and grab plenty of free Ram Swag!

Student Tailgates

Before home football games, join the entire student body under the scoreboard in Farrell Stadium for Student Tailgates! Tailgates are generously sponsored by a variety of campus partners and feature a full buffet, spirit giveaways, tailgate games, and a paint station to get in full game day mode! Tailgates typically feature a free limited edition t-shirt giveaway! Take the Football Express shuttle from Wayne to Farrell Stadium on game days!

Family Weekend

Each fall, West Chester University’s Family Weekend gives our RAM FAM the opportunity to enjoy WCU’s campus, get to know the golden ram community, and spend quality time together. Events may include planetarium shows, a family picnic, art exhibits, athletic events, entertainment, campus history tours, and kid-friendly programming. Check out this year's events here.