Gen. Eds.
What is FYE100 or the First-Year Experience course?
This course, designed to help first-year students transition to college, is often a part of a General Education.
What is a Golden Ram?
The university’s official mascot, Rammy, represents this animal, known for its strength and determination.
What is the Gen. Ed. E-Portfolio?
FYE courses introduce students to this digital tool used for tracking progress across their undergraduate degree.
What is the Student Health Services Center?
This resource provides free health consultations, immunizations, and wellness programs to all WCU students.
What is "Plagiarism"?
This violation includes the act of using someone else's work, ideas, or data without proper acknowledgment.
What is the Behavioral and Social Sciences Requirement?
This requirement includes courses in psychology, sociology, and anthropology to help students understand human behavior and social systems.
What is Banana Day?
This spring event involves a fruit.
What is 8 Peer Leaders?
FYE faculty oversees this number of Peer Leaders who assist first-year students with academic coaching.
What is the Counseling Center?
Offering both individual and group support, this office assists students with personal challenges, mental health concerns, and overall well-being.
What is a "2.00 GPA"?
A student may be placed on academic probation after earning this GPA or lower in their cumulative average.
What is English Composition?
All students must complete two courses in this subject to develop their writing and analytical abilities.
What is West Chester Normal School?
Before becoming West Chester University, the institution was originally founded in 1871 under this name.
What is experiential learning?
This hands-on approach is a key component of the FYE, allowing students to apply their learning outside the classroom.
What is the Learning Assistance and Resource Center (LARC)?
This office helps students with academic advising, peer tutoring, and workshops to improve study skills and time management.
What is the "ninth week"?
Students can withdraw from a course without academic penalty until this week of the semester.
What are Free Electives?
In addition to core requirements, students are encouraged to select courses of personal or professional interest to complete this portion of their degree.
What is the Whispering Archway?
If you stand at opposite ends of this architectural feature at Philips Memorial Building and whisper, your message can be heard clearly on the other side.
What is Interdisciplinary Studies?
This program at West Chester University allows students to design a customized academic path by combining courses from multiple disciplines to align with their career goals and interests.
What is the Dowdy Multicultural Center?
Located in Sykes Student Union, this center is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion through programs and support for underrepresented students.
What is the "Office of Student Conduct"?
This office handles cases related to violations of student conduct and academic dishonesty.
What is the Capstone Requirement?
This culminating academic experience allows students to synthesize knowledge and skills in their major field of study.
What is 1871?
West Chester University was founded in this year, originally established as West Chester Normal School to train future teachers.
What is "studying what you enjoy" or "passion over the major"?
While choosing a specific major is important, this concept emphasizes that pursuing a field you enjoy and are passionate about leads to greater long-term satisfaction and success.
What is the Twardowski Career Development Center?
Located in Lawrence Center, this office helps students explore career paths, build resumes, and connect with employers.
What is "One full calendar year"?
Students who have been dismissed for poor academic performance may seek readmission after this period.