Western Carolina University

Western Carolina University is a public regional institution of higher education whose mission is to create learning opportunities that incorporate teaching, research, service, and engagement through on-campus, off-campus, on-line and international experiences. The university focuses its undergraduate, master’s and three doctoral programs, educational outreach, research, creative, and cultural activities to sustain and improve individual lives and enhance economic and community development in Western Carolina and beyond.

Sky Sampson ● (828) 736-5586 ● snsampson@wcu.edu

Location: Cullowhee, NC

Website: www.wcu.edu

Virtual Information Sessions: None

Virtual Tours: None

Number of Students: >11,000

Student to Faculty Ratio: 17:1

Percentage of Students Who Identify As Native: 1%

Percentage of Staff Who Identify As Native: 1%

Graduation Rate For Native Students: Not Provided

Admission Requirements

2.5 GPA, College Prep Course

Native Financial Aid Opportunities Offered by the School

Lucy Ann Nordyke Fund
Mary Smith Sneed Scholarship
TJ Holland Cherokee Studies Scholarship
UNC Campus Scholarship for Native American Doctoral Students

Diploma ✓

Certificate ✓

Associate's

Bachelor's

Master's

Doctorate

On-Campus Native Specific Housing

On-Campus Family Housing

On-Campus Sober Housing ✓

On-Campus Childcare ✓

Support Person For Native Students ✓

Elder-In-Residence

Native American Tuition Waiver

Native Greek Organizations

Arts & Entertainment Degrees

Art Education
Communication
Entertainment Design and Technology
Film and Television Production
Graphic Design
Music
Music Education
Musical Theater
Sport Management
Studio Art
Technical and Professional Writing
Theater

Native Degrees

American History - Cherokee Studies Track
Cherokee Studies
Culturally-Based Native Health

Native Language(s) Taught

Cherokee

Native Classes

Cherokee 101
Cherokee Archaeology
Cherokee Arts
Cherokee Arts and Crafts
Cherokee Culture and History
Cherokee History
Cherokee Studies Research Seminar
Contemporary Cherokee Culture and Society
Elementary Cherokee I
Elementary Cherokee II
Experiencing Cherokee and the Cherokee-Speaking World
Giduwagi-Appalachia Historical Ecology
Healing the Wounded Native Child
Indians of North America
Indigenous Cultures of North America
Indigenous & Western Psychologies
Intermediate Cherokee I
Intermediate Cherokee II
Introduction to Cherokee Literature
Issues in Indian Health Cherokee
Methods, Theories, and Critiques in Cherokee Studies
Modern Native America
Native American Literature
Native American Lives
Native American Religions
North American Prehistory
The Roots of Health Disparities In Native American Populations
Tobacco & Substance Use Among American Indians
Topics in Cherokee Studies

Native Supports Offered

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Alumni Western Club
Western Carolina Cherokee Center

Native Student Organizations

Digali'i: Native American Student Organization

Native Events

Indigenous Peoples Day
My Culture is Not a Costume
Native American Heritage Month

Native Preparation Programs

None

Native High School Programming

Judaculla Camp

How Is The School Involved With The Local Native Community?

Our faculty staff and students are in constant communication with the local tribe and other tribal affiliations established by students attending.

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