Graduate Education Week
April 6 - 9, 2026
Join us during Graduate Education Week for a series of events designed to help you explore graduate programs, discover accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s options, and celebrate our graduate student and alumni community.
Monday, April 6
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. EST
Zoom
Funding Your Graduate Education
This virtual session will help you understand the full range of funding options available to you at WCU. Whether you’re just starting to explore graduate school or preparing to enroll, this session will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to make informed financial decisions.
Join WCU’s Financial Aid team to explore loans, scholarships, graduate assistantships, and other funding options.
This virtual session is open to prospective and current graduate students.
Tuesday, April 7
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sciences & Engineering Center and the Commons, Room 101B
Graduate Open House
Explore our master’s, doctoral, and graduate certificate and certification programs, plus accelerated options to earn your bachelor's and master's degree in less time.Meet with faculty and connect with current students while learning about graduate assistantships and financial aid, career services, and resources to support your Graduate School journey.
Plus giveaways and a $50 WCU application fee waiver for attending.
Wednesday, April 8
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Academic Quad
Grad School Hangout
Unleash Your Potential: Pet a Pup!
Take a break on the Quad and spend some time with the WCU service dogs while learning more about becoming a graduate student. Stop by to relax, pet the dogs, pick up some swag, and ask questions about all things graduate school related, including accelerated pathways that will save you time and money.
No registration needed to attend this event.
Thursday, April 9
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sykes Student Union, Ballroom A
Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Pathways: Drop-In Sessions
At this drop-in session, you’ll learn about 40+ accelerated pathways that allow you to earn graduate-level credits while completing your undergraduate degree, saving you time and money!
You’ll also have the chance to meet one-on-one with Graduate Admissions Counselors to talk through eligibility requirements, next steps, and graduate programs that match your goals. Plan ahead and make the most of your time at WCU!
This is a drop-in event and no registration is needed.
Thursday, April 9
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. EST
Zoom
Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Pathways: Virtual Information Session
Parents and students are invited to join us virtually to learn about our Accelerated Programs and how these pathways allow you to earn graduate-level credits while completing your undergraduate degree.
During this virtual session, students and their families will learn the eligibility requirements, next steps, and graduate programs that match your goals.