1. Any questions regarding the admissions process
can be handled in the Office of Graduate Studies.
2. GSA offers conference reimbursements up to $500
for students
3. GSA stands for the Graduate Student Association
and it is the governing body of all the graduate students
4. The Graduate Business Center (GBC) is home to
students studying MPA, Counselor Education and Student Affairs, and MBA
5. South campus is for graduate students studying health disciplines
6. You are able to use the recreation center as a
graduate student. You are also able to utilize a free personal trainer. Simply email HSFC@wcupa.edu for the form.
7. We have a graduate student lounge provided by
the GSA on the 5th floor of the library. Simply go to the front desk
of the library with your student ID for the code.
8. If you have classes on main campus or if you
have to go to main campus for anything before 4pm PLEASE allow yourself a
substantial amount of time for parking. It is very limited on main campus.
9. Any questions regarding graduation can be
directed to Rachel Kehl Rkehl@wcupa.edu
10. The
Office of Graduate Studies is no longer able to provide parking passes for
students or faculty who visit main campus before 4pm.
11. You
can eat anywhere on campus.
12. Wcupa.edu/grad
has a Graduate Studies Forms section on the site that has all the materials to
drop a class, change your major, leave the university, etc.
13. Conference
reimbursement papers should be handed in at the GSA office in Sykes Student
Union (they have a mailbox if nobody is inside)
14. When
you attend orientation it is a great opportunity to meet other graduate
students, gain a multitude of information, and get your student ID for free!
15. We
have a brand new graduate student branch of the Alumni Association. All
graduate student alumni are encouraged to join. For more information contact
Robert Marco at Rmarco@wcupa.edu and
check them out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/WCU-Graduate-School-Alumni-Chapter-GSAC/1482198698711396
16. Please
make sure you stay on top of deadlines for things such as drop/add period or
when to apply for graduation. They are very important!
17. Most
professors I’ve encountered are super helpful and as long as you ask for help,
they are willing to assist.
18. GSA
hosts 2 socials (1 in the fall and 1 in the spring) they are great ways to meet
other graduate students, especially in other departments. They are also great
fun and free food!
19. We
now have a Philadelphia campus that offers programs in Criminal Justice,
Special Education, Social Work, Grad Certification in Universal Design for Learning
and Assistive Technology, and Graduate Business Certificate Program. To learn
more, visit the website http://www.wcupa.edu/philly/
20. Our
Facebook page is a great place to stay up to date with “What’s Going On” at WCU
http://www.facebook.com/wcugrad
