Western Carolina University

All Former Students. A student who has not been enrolled at WCU for three or more consecutive terms is considered a former student. Any other student resuming enrollment should contact the Advising Center at 828-227-7753 for information about course registration.

Readmission of former students is not automatic. Students are required to reapply and be admitted whenever:

• they cease WCU enrollment for three or more consecutive terms of (summer included), or
• they wish to change levels or change classifications (i.e. change from non-degree seeking to degree seeking or from undergraduate to graduate level).

See Graduate Catalog for information about admission to the Graduate School.

Returning After Suspension. Students who have satisfied the terms of their suspension and who desire to return must contact the Advising Center at (828) 227-7753. Students who exceed three consecutive terms of non-enrollment (summer included) regardless of reason must reapply for admission.

Remember that readmission to a distance-learning program is also a two-step process, and you will need to communicate as soon as possible with your program director so that the program will plan space for your return.

We encourage you to reapply soon to also take advantage of early registration for your intended term of re-enrollment. This is just one of the benefits of returning student status, not to mention increasing the likelihood of enrolling in the courses of your choice.

Students applying for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually. You will need to include WCU’s Title IV code number: 002981.  

Please feel free to call our office 866-928-4723 if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you back in our programs!

Sincerely,

Dr. Regis M. Gilman, Associate Dean (Interim Dean)
Educational Outreach – Distance Learning