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.
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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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Upcoming Events
faculty recital: in young lee, soprano & in joon yang, tenor
Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
faculty recital: stephen ng, tenor
Sunday, February 2, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm
faculty recital: kimberly reighley, flute
Monday, February 3, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
faculty recital: elizabeth pfaffle, horn & jonathan fowler, tuba
Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
faculty recital: emily bullock, mezzo-soprano
Sunday, February 9, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm
faculty quintet recital: quintsylvania winds
Monday, February 10, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
faculty recital: daniel cherry, trombone
Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
concert choir concert
Friday, February 14, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
mastersingers concert
Sunday, February 16, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm
wcu symphony orchestra concert
Sunday, February 16, 2025, 7 - 8:30pm
faculty recital: jesús morales, cello
Monday, February 17, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
new music at wcu featuring evan chapman
Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
wcu chamber winds & concert band concert
Thursday, February 20, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
and now: a word from our friends lecture series
Friday, February 21, 2025, 11am - 12pm
wcu wind ensemble & wind symphony concert
Sunday, February 23, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm
faculty recital: henry grabb, oboe & jonathan gaarder, bassoon
Monday, February 24, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
wcu chamber orchestra concert
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
theatre and dance presents, "the red bike"
Multiple Dates/Times
winter choral festival
Thursday, February 27, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
yesterday and today: the interactive beatles experience
Friday, February 28, 2025, 7 - 8:30pm
wcu symphony orchestra: irving h. cohen memorial & concerto competition winners' concert
Sunday, March 2, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm
guest artist recital: scott sutherland, tuba
Monday, March 17, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
35th annual wcu jazz festival: student showcase
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 12 - 1:30pm
35th annual wcu jazz festival: faculty jazz concert
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
35th annual wcu jazz festival: steve wilson and gary versace
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 12 - 1:30pm
35th annual wcu jazz festival: the chamber world of steve wilson with diane monroe
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
35th annual wcu jazz festival: "management, the road, booking, and more"
Friday, March 21, 2025, 12 - 1:30pm
35th annual wcu jazz festival: steve wilson meets the criterions
Friday, March 21, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
theatre and dance presents, "student written one acts"
Multiple Dates/Times
*35th annual wcu jazz festival: high school jazz festival
Saturday, March 22, 2025, 10am - 4:30pm
*35th annual wcu jazz festival: steve wilson meets the wind ensemble
Saturday, March 22, 2025, 5 - 6:30pm
wind ensemble concert: east meets west wind band invitational
Sunday, March 23, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm
new music at wcu:the living earth show
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
faculty recital: karen dannessa, clarinet
Sunday, March 30, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm
bach celebration
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
theatre and dance presents, "rent"
Multiple Dates/Times
trilovati flute ensemble concert
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
wcu latin jazz ensemble and wcu steel band "sounds of the caribbean"
Friday, April 4, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
liberty youth wind symphony concert
Sunday, April 6, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm
wcu trumpet ensemble concert
Sunday, April 6, 2025, 7 - 8:30pm
turksheadknot quintet recital
Monday, April 7, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
spring choral festival
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
new music at wcu! now society
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
guest artist recital: samite
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
wcu percussion ensemble concert
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
woodwind chamber recital
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
keyboard honors recital
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
wcu guitar ensemble concert
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
wcu wind symphony & concert band concert
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
spring dance concert
Multiple Dates/Times
vocal honors recital
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
wcu symphony orchestra & combined choirs concert
Friday, April 25, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
wcu wind ensemble concert
Sunday, April 27, 2025, 3 - 4:30pm
wcu brass ensembles concert
Sunday, April 27, 2025, 7 - 8:30pm
wcu collegium musicum recital
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
wcu statesmen concert
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
wcu chamber winds concert
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 3:30 - 5pm
8th annual concert on the quad featuring the wcu symphony orchestra & criterions
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 4:30 - 6pm
wcu studio music ensemble concert
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
wcu criterions concert
Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:30 - 9pm
wcu opera theatre: hansel and gretel
Multiple Dates/Times
faculty recital: dalí quartet
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 7 - 8:30pm