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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Demand for a West Chester University education remains high and consistent growth continues with more than 16,500+ 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.
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
mather planetarium show
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brothers of excellence conference
Saturday, March 30, 2024, 10am - 4pm
faculty recital: in young lee, soprano
Monday, April 1, 2024, 8 - 9:30pm
3rd annual social innovation competition
Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 6 - 8pm
madeleine wing adler concert series
Multiple Dates/Times
1871 award ceremony & reception
Thursday, April 4, 2024, 4 - 6pm
film series on the history of ethnic studies
Thursday, April 4, 2024, 4:30 - 6pm
theatre and dance presents "silent sky"
Multiple Dates/Times
trilovati flute ensemble concert
Thursday, April 4, 2024, 8:15 - 9:45pm
connect and learn meet up: a sensory-friendly networking event
Friday, April 5, 2024, 3 - 5pm
graduate open house
Saturday, April 6, 2024, 10:30am - 12pm
*** time change *** wcu trumpet ensemble concert
Sunday, April 7, 2024, 7 - 8:30pm
faculty recital: quintsylvania winds
Monday, April 8, 2024, 8 - 9:30pm
spring choral festival
Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 8:15 - 9:45pm
austrian studies association conference 2024
Thursday, April 11, 5pm - Sunday, April 14, 2024, 11am
faculty recital: dalí quartet
Thursday, April 11, 2024, 8 - 9:30pm
new music at wcu
Thursday, April 11, 2024, 8:15 - 9:45pm
wcu latin jazz ensemble and wcu steel band "sounds of the caribbean"
Friday, April 12, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm
undergraduate admissions accepted student day
Saturday, April 13, 2024, 8:30am - 1pm
pop-up poetry spring festival
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vok faculty - african american art song recital
Monday, April 15, 2024, 8 - 9:30pm
cah alumni speaker series with erica colahan '98
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 12 - 1pm
wcu percussion ensemble concert
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 8:15 - 9:45pm
research & creative activity day
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 9:30am - 2:30pm
banana day 2024
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 11am - 3pm
12th annual wcu business idea competition
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 6 - 8pm
alumni weekend
Friday, April 19, 12pm - Sunday, April 21, 2024, 6pm
wcu spring football game
Friday, April 19, 2024, 7 - 9pm
together endowment celebration
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 12 - 3pm
celebrating 225 years of west chester borough parade
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 1 - 3pm
wcu symphony orchestra & combined choirs
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 3 - 4:30pm
wcu jazz combos & statesmen concert
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 8:15 - 9:45pm
wcu wind symphony & wcu concert band concert
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 8:15 - 9:45pm
wcu symphony orchestra presents: 7th annual concert on the quad
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 4:30 - 7:30pm
university dance company’s annual spring dance concert
Saturday, April 27, 2024, 2 - 3pm
wcu wind ensemble concert
Sunday, April 28, 2024, 3 - 4:30pm
wcu brass ensembles concert
Sunday, April 28, 2024, 7 - 9pm
wcu chamber winds concert
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 3:30 - 4:30pm
wcu collegium musicum recital
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm
ramboree
Friday, May 3, 2024, 3 - 8pm
wcu criterions jazz concert
Friday, May 3, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm
wcu opera theatre: candide
Multiple Dates/Times
last day of class, spring 2024 semester
Sunday, May 5, 2024, 8am - 10pm
final exams, spring 2024 semester
Monday, May 6, 8am - Friday, May 10, 2024, 10pm
kente graduation celebration
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 6 - 7:30pm
honors college graduation ceremony
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 8 - 9:30pm
wcu commencement may 2024
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graduate school commencement may 2024
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 6 - 7:30pm
recap conference
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 8:30am - 4pm
memorial day: no class & university offices closed
Monday, May 27, 2024, 8am - 10pm
summer session i: first day of class
Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 8am - 9pm
juneteenth: no class & university offices closed
Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 8am - 10pm
new student orientation
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summer session i: last day of session
Sunday, June 30, 2024, 8am - 9pm
summer session ii: first day of class
Monday, July 1, 2024, 8am - 9pm
4th of july: no class & university offices closed
Thursday, July 4, 2024, 8am - 10pm
2024 wcu criterions alumni reunion concert
Thursday, July 18, 2024, 7 - 8:30pm
summer session ii: last day of session
Sunday, August 4, 2024, 8am - 9pm
summer session iii - post summer session: first day of class
Monday, August 5, 2024, 8am - 9pm
move-in for first year students & transfer students
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welcome week 2024
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move-in for returning students
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summer session iii - post summer session: last day of session
Sunday, August 25, 2024, 8am - 9pm
fall semester 2024: first day of classes
Monday, August 26, 2024, 8am - 9pm
labor day: no class & university offices closed
Monday, September 2, 2024, 8am - 9pm
faculty recital: emily bullock, mezzo-soprano
Sunday, September 8, 2024, 3 - 4:30pm
faculty recital: gloria galante, harp
Monday, September 9, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm
duo guitar faculty recital: devin arne and david cullen
Monday, September 16, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm
criterions jazz ensemble concert
Friday, September 20, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm
wcu chamber strings concert
Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 7:30 - 9pm