Western Carolina University
Western Carolina University is a public regional university located in Cullowhee, North Carolina, in the heart of the southern Appalachian Mountains, and is part of the University of North Carolina System. Founded in 1889, it serves as the primary comprehensive university for western North Carolina, offering programs that blend rigorous academics with the region's distinctive natural and industrial character. Engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, engineering technology, geosciences, and mathematics programs give students broad technical preparation, with laboratory facilities supporting undergraduate and graduate research in applied science and engineering. WCU maintains active partnerships with regional manufacturers, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and environmental agencies, providing students with applied project opportunities rooted in real community needs. Graduates build careers in engineering, software development, geosciences, technology management, and public sector STEM roles across North Carolina and the Southeast.
Academic Programs
- Content
- B.S.B.A. Business Administration
- B.S. Chemistry
- B.S.B.A. Computer Information Systems
- B.S. Computer Science
- B.S. Construction Management
- B.S. Electrical Engineering
- B.S. Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology
- B.S. Engineering
- B.S. Engineering Technology
- B.S. Entrepreneurship
- B.S. Environmental Science
- B.S. Geology
- B.S.B.A. Management
- B.S. Mathematics
- B.S. Natural Resource Conservation & Management
Locations
United States :North Carolina
