West Chester University

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Where
you least
expect
it, you'll
find it
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When the
reaction
surprises
you, you'll
find it
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When
you are
here,
you'll find
it
.

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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.

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to WCU Faculty Experts

Visit the Media Guide to WCU Faculty Experts to find a faculty member with expertise in a specific field.

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Dr. Meghan Mahoney

Professor

College of Arts & Humanities

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Dr. Iliana Pagán-Teitelbaum

Assistant Professor, Graduate Coordinator

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Dr. Tim Starn

Professor

College of Sciences and Mathematics

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Upcoming Events

  • Oct13

    fall break - no classes

    Monday, October 13, 8am - Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 10pm

  • Oct13, 20

    global hispanic film festival

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Oct16, 17 +

    wcu theatre & dance presents sideways stories from wayside school

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Oct17

    president bernotsky's fall address

    Friday, October 17, 2025, 12 - 1:30pm

  • Oct19

    faculty recital: in young lee, emily bullock, stephen ng, nicholas provenzale, igor resnianski, sung jin park

    Sunday, October 19, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm

  • Oct20

    seeing stars: a panel discussion on dark skies

    Monday, October 20, 2025, 6:30 - 8pm

  • Oct20

    faculty recital: henry grabb, oboe

    Monday, October 20, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Oct21

    fall choral festival

    Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Oct24

    concert choir & mastersingers concert

    Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Oct25

    50th anniversary of the nursing program at wcu

    Saturday, October 25, 2025, 11am - 5pm

  • Oct25

    game day: wcu golden rams football

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Oct26

    wind ensemble concert

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Nov03

    ethnic studies film series: "after the mayflower"

    Monday, November 3, 2025, 4:30 - 6pm

  • Nov06

    new music at wcu: network for new music concert

    Thursday, November 6, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Nov07

    criterions concert

    Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Nov09

    wind symphony concert with guest artist, united states navy band brass quintet

    Sunday, November 9, 2025, 6 - 7:30pm

  • Nov10

    ethnic studies film series: "trail of tears"

    Monday, November 10, 2025, 4:30 - 6pm

  • Nov13

    trumpet ensemble concert

    Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Nov14

    and now: a word from our friends lecture series

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Nov14, 15

    wcu opera theatre: the three feathers

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Nov15

    symphony orchestra concert

    Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Nov16

    wind symphony & concert band concert

    Sunday, November 16, 2025, 7 - 8:30pm

  • Nov17

    ethnic studies film series: "wounded knee"

    Monday, November 17, 2025, 4:30 - 6pm

  • Nov17

    chamber strings concert

    Monday, November 17, 2025, 7:30 - 8:30pm

  • Nov18

    graduate school open house

    Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 5:30 - 7pm

  • Nov20

    faculty recital: sung jin park, soprano

    Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Nov20

    vocal jazz & latin jazz concert

    Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Nov23

    graceland harp fest

    Sunday, November 23, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm

  • Nov23

    brass ensembles concert

    Sunday, November 23, 2025, 7 - 8:30pm

  • Nov24

    faculty recital: dalí quartet

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Nov25

    percussion ensemble concert

    Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Nov27

    thanksgiving - no classes and university offices closed

    Thursday, November 27, 2025, 8am - 10pm

  • Dec01

    statesmen concert

    Monday, December 1, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Dec02

    chamber winds concert

    Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 3 - 4pm

  • Dec03

    studio music ensemble concert

    Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 4 - 6pm

  • Dec03

    trilovati flute ensemble concert

    Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Dec06

    104th annual holiday program

    Saturday, December 6, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm

  • Dec07

    collegium musicum concert

    Sunday, December 7, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Dec08

    last day of classes - fall semester

    Monday, December 8, 2025, 8am - 10pm

  • Dec08

    faculty recital: sean bailey, clarinet

    Monday, December 8, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Dec09, 10 +

    final exams - fall semester

    Multiple Dates/Times

  • Feb08

    faculty recital: nicholas provenzale, baritone

    Sunday, February 8, 2026, 3 - 4:30pm

  • Feb09

    faculty recital: kimberly reighley, flute

    Monday, February 9, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Feb12

    guest artist recital: gwanyang city korean traditional orchestra, with artistic director hyungsun ryu

    Thursday, February 12, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Feb13

    concert choir concert

    Friday, February 13, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Feb15

    mastersingers concert

    Sunday, February 15, 2026, 3 - 4:30pm

  • Feb19

    chamber winds & concert band concert

    Thursday, February 19, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Feb22

    wind ensemble & wind symphony concert

    Sunday, February 22, 2026, 3 - 4:30pm

  • Feb23

    faculty recital: nadine silverman

    Monday, February 23, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Feb24

    winter choral invitational

    Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Feb25

    chamber orchestra concert

    Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Mar01

    symphony orchestra: irving h. cohen memorial & winners' concert

    Sunday, March 1, 2026, 3 - 4:30pm

  • Mar02

    faculty recital: ovidiu marinescu, cello

    Monday, March 2, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Mar16

    faculty recital: stephen ng, tenor w/ guest artist matthew lau, percussionist

    Monday, March 16, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Mar17

    faculty recital: mark rimple with guest artist tina chancey

    Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Mar18

    36th annual wcu jazz festival: student showcase

    Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 12 - 1:30pm

  • Mar18

    36th annual wcu jazz festival: faculty jazz concert

    Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Mar19

    36th annual wcu jazz festival: diane monroe

    Thursday, March 19, 2026, 12 - 1:30pm

  • Mar19

    36th annual wcu jazz festival: state of affairs - central: the harrisburg jazz collective

    Thursday, March 19, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Mar20

    36th annual wcu jazz festival: philadelphia's finest meet the criterions

    Friday, March 20, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Mar21

    *36th annual wcu jazz festival: high school jazz festival

    Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10am - 4:30pm

  • Mar22

    wind ensemble concert: east meets west wind band invitational

    Sunday, March 22, 2026, 3 - 4:30pm

  • Mar23

    faculty recital: karen dannessa, clarinet

    Monday, March 23, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Mar24

    new music at wcu: pathos trio

    Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Mar26

    new music at wcu: dylan owen

    Thursday, March 26, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Mar29

    faculty recital: in young lee, soprano

    Sunday, March 29, 2026, 3 - 4:30pm

  • Mar31

    bach celebration

    Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Apr02

    trilovati flute ensemble recital

    Thursday, April 2, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Apr07

    spring choral festival

    Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Apr08

    woodwind chamber recital

    Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Apr09

    vocal honors recital

    Thursday, April 9, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

  • Apr10

    sounds of the caribbean

    Friday, April 10, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

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