West Chester University
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.
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.


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.
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.


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.
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.
West Chester University News
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.
Upcoming Events

fall break - no classes
Monday, October 13, 8am - Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 10pm

global hispanic film festival
Multiple Dates/Times

wcu theatre & dance presents sideways stories from wayside school
Multiple Dates/Times

president bernotsky's fall address
Friday, October 17, 2025, 12 - 1:30pm

faculty recital: in young lee, emily bullock, stephen ng, nicholas provenzale, igor resnianski, sung jin park
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm

seeing stars: a panel discussion on dark skies
Monday, October 20, 2025, 6:30 - 8pm

faculty recital: henry grabb, oboe
Monday, October 20, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

fall choral festival
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

concert choir & mastersingers concert
Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

50th anniversary of the nursing program at wcu
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 11am - 5pm

game day: wcu golden rams football
Multiple Dates/Times

wind ensemble concert
Multiple Dates/Times

ethnic studies film series: "after the mayflower"
Monday, November 3, 2025, 4:30 - 6pm

new music at wcu: network for new music concert
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

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

wind symphony concert with guest artist, united states navy band brass quintet
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 6 - 7:30pm

ethnic studies film series: "trail of tears"
Monday, November 10, 2025, 4:30 - 6pm

trumpet ensemble concert
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

and now: a word from our friends lecture series
Multiple Dates/Times

wcu opera theatre: the three feathers
Multiple Dates/Times

symphony orchestra concert
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

wind symphony & concert band concert
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 7 - 8:30pm

ethnic studies film series: "wounded knee"
Monday, November 17, 2025, 4:30 - 6pm

chamber strings concert
Monday, November 17, 2025, 7:30 - 8:30pm

graduate school open house
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 5:30 - 7pm

faculty recital: sung jin park, soprano
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

vocal jazz & latin jazz concert
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

graceland harp fest
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm

brass ensembles concert
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 7 - 8:30pm

faculty recital: dalí quartet
Multiple Dates/Times

percussion ensemble concert
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

thanksgiving - no classes and university offices closed
Thursday, November 27, 2025, 8am - 10pm

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

chamber winds concert
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 3 - 4pm

studio music ensemble concert
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 4 - 6pm

trilovati flute ensemble concert
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

104th annual holiday program
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm

collegium musicum concert
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

last day of classes - fall semester
Monday, December 8, 2025, 8am - 10pm

faculty recital: sean bailey, clarinet
Monday, December 8, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm

final exams - fall semester
Multiple Dates/Times

faculty recital: nicholas provenzale, baritone
Sunday, February 8, 2026, 3 - 4:30pm

faculty recital: kimberly reighley, flute
Monday, February 9, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

guest artist recital: gwanyang city korean traditional orchestra, with artistic director hyungsun ryu
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

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

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

chamber winds & concert band concert
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

wind ensemble & wind symphony concert
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 3 - 4:30pm

faculty recital: nadine silverman
Monday, February 23, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

winter choral invitational
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

chamber orchestra concert
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

symphony orchestra: irving h. cohen memorial & winners' concert
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 3 - 4:30pm

faculty recital: ovidiu marinescu, cello
Monday, March 2, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

faculty recital: stephen ng, tenor w/ guest artist matthew lau, percussionist
Monday, March 16, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

faculty recital: mark rimple with guest artist tina chancey
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

36th annual wcu jazz festival: student showcase
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 12 - 1:30pm

36th annual wcu jazz festival: faculty jazz concert
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

36th annual wcu jazz festival: diane monroe
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 12 - 1:30pm

36th annual wcu jazz festival: state of affairs - central: the harrisburg jazz collective
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

36th annual wcu jazz festival: philadelphia's finest meet the criterions
Friday, March 20, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

*36th annual wcu jazz festival: high school jazz festival
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10am - 4:30pm

wind ensemble concert: east meets west wind band invitational
Sunday, March 22, 2026, 3 - 4:30pm

faculty recital: karen dannessa, clarinet
Monday, March 23, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

new music at wcu: pathos trio
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

new music at wcu: dylan owen
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

faculty recital: in young lee, soprano
Sunday, March 29, 2026, 3 - 4:30pm

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

trilovati flute ensemble recital
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

spring choral festival
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

woodwind chamber recital
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

vocal honors recital
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm

sounds of the caribbean
Friday, April 10, 2026, 7:30 - 9pm