Western Carolina University utilizes the educational facilities and resources of the University of North Carolina at Asheville and is affiliated with the Asheville Graduate Center. Almost all of the courses are taught by regular WCU faculty who travel from Cullowhee. Advising for most programs is available, by appointment, through the WCU-Asheville office.
Western enrolls more than 700 students in Asheville classes. You will find many of the classes are small, creating opportunities for collaborative learning and individualized instruction.
Class Meeting Times & Locations
Most Western graduate classes meet evenings, either from 6-8:50 p.m., 5-7:50 p.m., or Saturdays in Karpen Hall on the UNCA campus. (Directions to the UNCA Campus)
Program-specific Class Meeting Times & Locations
- The Master of Health Sciences courses normally meet evenings at MAHEC, 501 Biltmore Avenue in Asheville. (Directions to MAHEC - PDF)
- The School of Nursing is located in the Haynes Center on the Enka campus of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, about 20 minutes west of downtown Asheville. (Directions to the Enka Campus)
- Birth-to-kindergarten classes meet on Thursdays from 4-6:50 p.m. on the Enka campus. (Directions to the Enka Campus)
- Technology classes meet evenings on the main campus of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. (Directions to the A-B Tech campus)