ARCHIVED 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

Regulations Subject to Change

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this catalog to the extent possible at press time. However, changes in or elimination of provisions contained herein on any and all matters, including courses, course descriptions, designations of faculty, fees, and other charges, admission and degree requirements, and academic policies and procedures, may be made and applied before the next catalog is published. Students should contact the appropriate department head, dean, or other administrative office for current information.

Western Carolina University does not intend to enter into a contractual relationship with any student or other person through the issuance of The Record and does not intend to create any cause of action against the State of North Carolina, The University of North Carolina, the Board of Governors, the President, Western Carolina University (WCU), WCU’s Board of Trustees, WCU’s Chancellor, or any other officer, agency, agent, or employee of the state, The University of North Carolina, or WCU.

Western Carolina University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Moreover, Western Carolina University is open to people of all races and actively seeks to promote racial diversity by recruiting and enrolling African American, American Indian, and other minority students.

For information concerning affirmative action policies and procedures, contact the Affirmative Action Office, 530 H.F.. Robinson Administration Building, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723, 828-227-7116.