Something happens when you find yourself here. You find your passion. You find it in labs, lectures, out in left field. You find it on stage, behind a camera, in front of a blank page. You find more than a direction. You find your element.
ApplyRequest Information
Find Your Program
Choosing a program begins a transformative journey. Here you will find a range of options—some science learning, majors for creative types, and several somewhere in between—and whatever direction you choose, you will find a path to a wiser you.
See all programs
Find Your Element. Feed your mind.Academics
With over 180 diverse academic opportunities, West Chester University has made it possible for every student to find their element. With degrees ranging from accounting to African American studies to marine biology, we’re confident that our students can find what they love and make it their own.
Academics
So Much Life. So Many Things.Student Life
Everyone has their thing, and no matter what yours happens to be, we're confident you can find it among our 300+ clubs and organizations. Whether you’re interested in the NAACP or the Bollywood dance club, passion is in our DNA and it is our priority that we help you find yours.
Living on Campus
Student Resources
Organizations
Let the Journey Begin.Admissions
When you choose WCU you choose discovery. With 64 undergraduate programs, 43 tracks, 90 minors and 44 fields of study—not to mention the close proximity to Philly, DC and NYC—you can't avoid finding new perspectives, new passions, a new you.
Admissions
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Where
you least
expect
it, you'll
find it.
When the
reaction
surprises
you, you'll
find it.
When
you are
here,
you'll find
it.
All of us share a deep passion for West Chester University and this passion continues to grow exponentially with each graduating class. I fell in love with WCU when I first came to this campus many years ago and I want every student to fall in love with WCU, too. I want students to feel that when they step onto this campus they belong here, they're happy that they came here, and this is where they want to be.
- West Chester University President R. Lorraine Bernotsky, DPhil
Location
We're proud of our beautiful campus and the unique charm that defines West Chester. But with three of the country's most dynamic cities - DC, Philadelphia and New York City - just a short ride away, escapes are kind of necessary.
Our Locations
Visit the Newsroom
West Chester University News
09.23.24WCU Basketball Court Honors Coach Legends Deirdre Kane and Dick DeLaney '69In true Golden Ram spirit, West Chester University recently named its newly designed basketball court after two beloved University basketball coaches who are living legends -- former Women's Basketball Coach Deirdre Kane and former Men's Basketball Coach Dick DeLaney '69.
09.20.24President Bernotsky Welcomes the New Academic YearWCU's 16th President Dr. R. Lorraine "Laurie" Bernotsky delivered her first campus welcome speech on September 19, 2024. Watch the recording.
09.20.24Women Entrepreneurs and Investors Take Center Stage in Show Her the MoneyOn Wednesday, September 25, 2024 the powerful documentary Show Her the Money, which highlights the challenges and triumphs of women entrepreneurs seeking venture capital, will be screened and discussed by a panel of women entrepreneurs and angel investors. The event is a collaboration between Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic and WCU's Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center.
09.20.24West Chester University Presents Comedian Trey KennedyTREY KENNEDY, the star comedian who is TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube famous, will take the stage at West Chester University for one performance only on Friday, October 25, at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale to the public at www.wcupatix.com/wculive or at 610.436.2266. The performance will take place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West Chester.
09.19.24Reentry Exercise Simulates Life for the Formerly IncarceratedReentry isn't always rocket science. For recently paroled individuals, it means reentering society and navigating the complicated galaxy of agencies they encounter as they reintegrate into civilian life. To help professionals and the public understand these complexities, West Chester University will host a free Reentry Simulation on Tuesday, September 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Sykes Student Union Ballrooms.
Media Guide
to WCU Faculty Experts
Visit the Media Guide to WCU Faculty Experts to find a faculty member with expertise in a specific field.
Instructor College of Sciences and Mathematics Associate Professor College of Education and Social Work Professor; Department Chairperson College of Business and Public Management Professor College of Education and Social Work
Laura Pyott
Dr. Kerrie Ocasio
Dr. Yong Wang
Dr. Travis Ingersoll
View All Faculty Experts
Upcoming Events
VIEW ALL CAMPUS EVENTS
VisitSchedule a Virtual Tour
