Graduate School Virtual Information Session


Our Virtual Open House events are held monthly on Zoom and give you the opportunity to learn more about pursuing your graduate education at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ. You'll have the chance to discover more details about the application process, hear from current students about their experience, attend breakout sessions with program representatives, and ask your questions to our staff.

The Virtual Open Houses are broken in to sessions by program location, Main Campus - Cullowhee, Biltmore Park Instruction Site - Asheville, or Online programs. Discover the available sessions below for your program to register.  

Upcoming Sessions

Campus

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Join us for a virtual information session to explore graduate programs at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s Cullowhee campus. You’ll learn about WCU, get a clear overview of the Graduate School application process, and connect with other prospective students, key staff, and program directors for our residential programs. This is your chance to ask questions about your program of interest directly to graduate ambassadors and faculty in breakout rooms, gain insight into graduate student life, and discover how Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµcan help you achieve your goals.

Register Today!

Asheville Campus

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Join us for a virtual information session to explore graduate programs at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s Asheville (Biltmore Park) campus. You’ll learn about WCU, get a clear overview of the Graduate School application process, and connect with other prospective students, key staff, and program directors for our residential programs. This is your chance to ask questions about your program of interest directly to graduate ambassadors and faculty in breakout rooms, gain insight into graduate student life, and discover how Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµcan help you achieve your goals.

Register Today!

Student Online

Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Join us for a virtual information session to explore Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s online graduate programs. You’ll learn about WCU, get a clear overview of the Graduate School application process, and hear from current students about their experiences. This is your chance to ask questions directly to Graduate Ambassadors and then connect in a breakout room with the program director or faculty from your program of interest to learn more and have your questions answered.

Register Today!

 

 

Program Offerings By Location

Certificates

Cherokee Studies

Technical and Professional Writing

Specialist Programs

Psychology (School) S.S.P.

Doctoral Programs

Psychology (Health Services) - Psy.D.

Master's Programs

 

Engineering Technology M.S.E.T.

English M.A.

English Education M.A.Ed.

Entry Nursing, Prelicensure (MEPN) M.S.N.

Higher Ed Student Affairs (HESA) M.Ed.

 

History M.A.

Psychology (Clinical) M.A.

Social Work M.S.W.

Social Work (Advanced Standing) M.S.W.

Doctoral Programs

Educational Leadership Ed.D.

Family Nurse Practitioner - D.N.P.

Nurse Anesthesia - D.N.P.

Master's Programs

Athletic Training M.S.A.T.

Counseling (Clinical Mental Health) M.S.

Counseling (School) M.A.Ed.

Engineering Technology M.S.

 

Experiential and Outdoor Education M.S.

Public Affairs M.P.A.

Social Work M.S.W.

Social Work (Advanced Standing) M.S.W.

Certificates

Culturally Based Native Health

Entrepreneurship

Innovation Leadership

Interprofessional Autism

Nurse Educator

Project Management

School Social Work

School Social Work (RALC)

TESOL

Licensure Programs

Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG)

Doctoral Programs

Nursing Practice D.N.P.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner D.N.P.

Master's Programs

Accountancy M.Acc.

Business Administration M.B.A.

Construction Management M.C.M.

Education (Literacy and Stem) M.A.Ed.

Education (Master of Arts in Teaching) M.A.T.

 

Health Sciences M.H.S.

Human Resources M.S.H.R.

Nurse Educator M.S.N.

Nurse Leadership M.S.N.

Nutrition (Dietetics Internship) M.H.S.

 

Project Management M.P.M. 

Special Education M.A.Ed.

Special Education M.A.T.

School Administration M.S.A.

Sport Management M.S.S.M.

Interested in Physical Therapy?


The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program hosts its own separate information sessions. Prospective students interested in Physical Therapy should contact the program directly for details about upcoming DPT sessions.

Our Virtual Open Houses are a great opportunity to learn more about graduate education at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ. You’ll hear from faculty and current students, learn about the application process, and have the chance to ask questions about programs across the university.

Sessions typically run from 5:15 – 6:45 PM.

Upcoming Sessions

Wednesday, March 18

Wednesday, April 29

To register, contact Ashley Patton at afpatton2@catamount.wcu.edu.

Spring 2026 Information Sessions Schedule

Residential Programs
  • Tuesday, January 20
  • Tuesday, March 3
online Programs
  • Thursday, February 5
  • Thursday, June 4

*Registration links will become active after the preceeding event concludes.

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