WCU Connect Program

WCU Connect is Western Carolina University’s streamlined and student-focused guaranteed admission program for community college transfer students. This initiative offers direct-entry admission to WCU and expanded early-access opportunities, ensuring students have a smooth transition to their four-year degree.

Benefits

By opting in early, you’ll unlock exclusive benefits designed to support your transfer journey, including:
 

  • guaranteed admission to WCU upon meeting terms and conditions

  • early access to a major-specific advisor and personal admission counselor

  • use of Hunter Library to study and rent textbooks

  • admission to select athletic events and campus activities

  • priority orientation registration

  • a 10% discount at the WCU Bookstore

  • your own WCU Connect Card (issued up to one year in advance of enrollment at WCU!)
     

  • an invitation to join the Brinson Honors College with up to 12 honors credits transferable for students with a 3.5+ GPA

Eligibility Requirements

  • To be Considered for the WCU Connect Program

    • be a currently enrolled student at Central Piedmont in a degree-seeking capacity
    • submit a complete WCU application for admission and records by published deadlines
    • pay the application fee or request a waiver
    • be in good academic standing and demonstrate good conduct
    • maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and at least a 2.2 GPA in their most recent term
    • earn an associate degree from a participating college
    • enroll at WCU within one academic year of degree completion
    • complete the WCU Connect Form
  • To Enroll in Brinson Honors College Guarantee

    Transfer students with a 3.5+ cumulative collegiate GPA will automatically be invited to join WCU’s prestigious Brinson Honors College, which offers:

    • guaranteed transfer of up to 12 hours of honors-level credit
    • eligibility from NC Community College honors programs or institutions that are members of the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC)
    • enhanced opportunities for academic distinction and leadership
    • students must accept their invitation upon WCU enrollment

Learn More About the WCU Connect Program

Review information about how to apply, available programs, and more.

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