Graduate Education Week
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 5:30pm-7:00pm
- Graduate Open House:
WCU Main Campus, SECC, Room 101B, first floor ballrooms
Explore our master’s, doctoral, and graduate certificate and certification programs while meeting faculty and connecting with current students. Learn about financial aid, career services, and other resources to support your journey.
Receive a $50 application fee waiver for attending!*
*Programs that use a centralized application system (CAS) will not be able to use
the waiver.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 11:30am – 1:30pm
- Unleash Your Potential:
WCU Main Campus, Academic Quad
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.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 11:00am-1:00pm
- Drop-In Planning Session for Accelerated Pathways to Graduate Education:
WCU Main Campus, Sykes Student Union, Ballroom A
Stop by Sykes to explore how you can get a head start on your graduate degree. 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!
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:00pm-7:00pm EST
- Accelerated Pathways to Graduate Education:
Virtual Event on Zoom
WCU offers an amazing opportunity for students to get a jump-start on a graduate degree. Parents and students are invited to join us online to learn about our Accelerated Programs and how these pathways allow you to earn graduate-level credits while completing your undergraduate degree. Get ahead while saving both time and money! During this virtual session, students and their families will learn the eligibility requirements, next steps, and graduate programs that match your goals.