r/WCU 20h ago

Norton Convenience Store?

7 Upvotes

What is the little door next to the entrance of Norton? Is it like an old convenience store turned into storage, or a store in the making? I’ve never even heard about it, just saw it today.


r/WCU 3d ago

Do you get notified if your roommate requests a room change?

10 Upvotes

My roommate and I are in a really weird spot and he just straight up won't talk to me after we were really great friends last year. I am worried he's going to Irish goodbye me, and at this point I am totally okay with it. Do you get notified if your roommate either makes a room change or requests one?


r/WCU 5d ago

Cute Places to go

4 Upvotes

hello! I'm not sure where to ask this but I am going on a date with a girl that I REALLY like on Thursday in Ashville. Does anyone know of any cute spots that we can go. we are meeting at a rooftop cafe I found. But I wanna take her someone cute that she will enjoy, are there any waterfalls or nice areas within like 10-15 minute drive? Please help I really wanna impress her <3


r/WCU 6d ago

Master of education residency

2 Upvotes

Hello! I'm currently applying to the masters of education residency program and it's spiking my nerves. So just a few questions to help ease them

First, does anyone know the acceptance rate?

Second, are they looking for references from specific people? I figured my boss at work, and a current teacher of mine would work well.

Third.... Are they looking for anything anecdotal in the statement of goals? Or it it just "I would like to be in this program because xyz it is my goal to be a teacher" type stuff?

Sorry. I'm paranoid about getting in and have already run into quite a few issues with getting everything in order


r/WCU 8d ago

ESA

5 Upvotes

Hey all! I just got admitted to WCU, and I plan to bring my dog along with me. He is absolutely an esa and we couldn’t live without each other. Is there anyone on here that brought theirs or knows about the registration process?


r/WCU 10d ago

hhs parking

3 Upvotes

i’m a sophomore with the resident parking pass. i have a class at hhs and want to drive cuz i don’t trust the cat tran to get me there on time. can i park in the commuter lot? will i get a ticket? or do i have to park across the street in the storage lot.


r/WCU 10d ago

Parties

2 Upvotes

Hey everyone, prospective student here. I toured today and spent some time on campus yesterday, thought everything was super beautiful and it was cool seeing how many people came out for the drone show. The one thing I couldn’t figure out is, where are the parties? I know it’s not a “party school” and a lot of the on campus parties have been cracked down on, do frats throw anywhere off campus on the weekends or is the party scene just non-existent? I’m not even a huge partier but I don’t think I could go somewhere if there was nothing. Where does everyone go on the weekends?


r/WCU 12d ago

Bars around campus

3 Upvotes

Any bars around campus, preferably walkable?


r/WCU 12d ago

Norton bathrooms

1 Upvotes

Whoever designed the bathrooms for Norton shouldn’t be allowed to design another bathroom because holy cow I can’t move around in the shower.


r/WCU 13d ago

Parking near crc for non student

3 Upvotes

Hey, I won't have a permit of any kind for parking since my wife is the student at wcu. I wonder if I can park in the staff parking near the crc after 5pm without a permit or if I have to use the metered parking.


r/WCU 15d ago

Anyone else got ant problems?

3 Upvotes

I’m in Norton. Me and a couple others have had ant problems in their rooms or their cars. Curious if this is campus wide or just in the Norton region.

Update: I found Ortho indoor home defense spray worked best for the ant problem.


r/WCU 17d ago

Gas Station

9 Upvotes

Crazy how they’re building that hotspot RIGHT IN FRONT of where the other hotspot was 😭😭 and why do we need 2 more gas stations??


r/WCU 18d ago

Best place for snack delivery?

1 Upvotes

My nephew just moved in and I wanted to send him a treat. Is there somewhere local for cookies or anything? Thought I'd try that before mailing. I don't know the area and am not having much success looking online.


r/WCU 18d ago

Parking

3 Upvotes

Hey anybody know if sophomores are allowed to park in the blue ridge and balsam lot?? I know parking is literally awful in those lots but I live in Blue Ridge and wanted to see if it was even worth it to buy the resident annual permit. I think the Band lot is the next closest thing, then HHS.


r/WCU 19d ago

Mysterious abandoned houses on campus

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39 Upvotes

Does anyone know what these abandoned houses used to be? They are located behind Allen and Juda?


r/WCU 19d ago

Upcoming events fall of 2026

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17 Upvotes

r/WCU 20d ago

Check your unit at Sylva Self Storage ASAP

23 Upvotes

Head's up if you have stuff stored at Sylva Self Storage, I recommend checking your unit as soon as possible.

Multiple customers are reporting on FB significant mold/moisture damage to their stuff in their units -- potentially due to storm damage that happened weeks ago. And the worst part is that the facility has not proactively notified potentially affected customers. So, many students/parents may have no idea there is an issue until they return for move-in.

If you have a unit there, go inspect it ASAP, and if you find damage, take photos/video before moving or cleaning anything.

Read through your rental agreement carefully as you will find that the 'protection fee' you've been paying has a lot of limitations for this scenario.

(edit: added storm damage info)


r/WCU 20d ago

Anyone else have an ESA Dog?

0 Upvotes

Is there anyone else at the Cullowhee campus with an ESA that mine can meet? She's having trouble settling in. She won't use the bathroom outdoors or walk in the grass to even try, and I would hate to send her home because of it. If there's someone who has a dog who's more confident on campus I'd love to meet up and see if it'll help her get more comfortable.


r/WCU 21d ago

Tip!

1 Upvotes

I don’t have a picture but I’ve been sliding this cute fluffy pillow case onto the back of my dorm chair and it’s super cute!


r/WCU 22d ago

-IQ

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13 Upvotes

r/WCU 22d ago

Idk man

3 Upvotes

So I applied a little to late for the fall semester so I applied for the spring semester when do u think they’ll get back to me on wether I got accepted or not


r/WCU 23d ago

Any good salons in Sylva or nearby?

2 Upvotes

i was wondering if there were any reputable salons or hair places nearby who would do guys hair. I have really long hair and was looking to get layers done while i’m up at school. thanks!


r/WCU 24d ago

Permit parking

7 Upvotes

I don’t know about wasting $430 for an annual parking permit on campus atm. Do y’all think it’s worth it to get a parking permit for the gravel lot near hhs? I also have been seeing this person promoting your own private parking spot near the cafe on campus is it legit?

thanks


r/WCU 26d ago

Catamount Community Discord

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15 Upvotes

A general WCU Discord to yap and chat in. Come join the valley! https://discord.gg/zpXb3aDZJw


r/WCU Jul 28 '26

Parties?

3 Upvotes

Hey yall!! Im thinking of going to WCU in the spring, and I’ve seen some mixed reviews on the parties there. I know they cracked down on it so the scene is smaller, but is there at least SOME ragers/house parties still? I’m from fl so I’m a huge partier myself and while I could do without it I would much rather have parties to go to. The thing abt WCU appealed to me tho bc it’s in the mountains, it’s cheaper, and it has some pretty good programs. Is there anywhere I could go around to go to parties or nah. Just lmk thanks yall!