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Johnny Test
1234 Anywhere Lane
Anywhere, NC 28716
Dear Johnny:
After careful review of your application to the Graduate School, you have been
admitted as indicated below:
Program: Non-Degree no concentration
Program Type:
Status: Non-degree
Effective Term: Spring 2013
Student ID:
Advisor:
Legal Residency:
Condition(s):
This admission is for non-degree. Please be aware that students admitted to the
Graduate School as non-degree seeking students are not eligible to receive
financial aid. Once students complete any missing requirements and are admitted
as degree-seeking students, federal aid can be awarded. Federal aid can be
awarded during the semester that the status changes. Non-degree students may
request to become degree students by submitting the appropriate Graduate School
form and all required documents.
Some programs allow non-degree students to take one or more graduate courses
for self-improvement or exploration of graduate degree program offerings.
However, a program may restrict enrollment into classes to degree-seeking
students within their program. Check with the program director or academic
department to determine if a class allows non-degree students to be enrolled.
Non-degree graduate students who wish to be considered for admission into a
graduate degree program may do so by notifying the Graduate School in writing of
the request and submitting to the Graduate School all documents required by the
program. Students should be aware that work completed in a non-degree status
does not necessarily apply towards a degree, nor does being allowed to take
courses imply acceptance into a degree program. If a student has taken courses in
non-degree status and is later formally admitted as a degree candidate, the
program may require additional coursework. Admission as a non-degree graduate
student does not guarantee admission into a graduate degree program.
- Distance program students and part-time resident-program students will be
charged the tuition and fees associated with the classification of each individual
course section (resident tuition and fees for resident courses or distance tuition
and fees for distance courses.)
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- Full-time resident-program students will be charged their full-time rate regardless
of the combination of resident and distance course sections.
Please note that the degree requirements, academic regulations, and Graduate
School procedures governing your program of study are those in the Graduate
Catalog at the time of your initial registration, or those of a later catalog. Failure to
read the Graduate Policies and Procedures as well as the requirements in the
Graduate Catalog does not excuse a student from the requirements and
regulations contained therein.
For information concerning class schedules, registration, payments, etc., please
visit http://www.wcu.edu/260.asp.
May we extend to you our best wishes for success in your graduate studies.
Sincerely,
Mimi Fenton, Ph.D.
Interim Dean, Graduate School and Research
Checklist for Newly Admitted Students
Welcome to WCU - we're glad you're a part of the Graduate School family. Please follow the
checklist points below for the information you need as a newly admitted student.
Immediately activate your WCU Catamount email account and monitor it while enrolled.
Catamount Mail is the official communication method for university/student communications including
messages concerning notifications and alerts as well as course information from instructors.
Contact the Student Health Center
You can contact the Student Health Center at 828-227-7640 or visit theor website at
http://www.wcu.edu/7855.asp for immunization requirements. Registration is restricted until immunization
requirements are met.
Contact your advisor
Your advisor is your primary contact for advising and registration. To locate your advisor’s e-mail or phone
number, go to the WCU Faculty / Staff Directory or review the Graduate Degree Program listing.
Review the current online Graduate Catalog. The Graduate School catalog can be found on the
Graduate School web site at http://grad.wcu.edu. Take advantage of all the useful information and
resources available to you.
Login to My Cat
My Cat allows you to register for classes, review class schedules, check grades, view financial aid
information, and pay account balances. The My Cat web site is located at http://mycat.wcu.edu or from the
Western Carolina University web site.
o Your username is your 9-digit student ID#.
o Your password is your 2-digit birth month, 2-digit birth date, 2-digit birth year (MMDDYY).
o Contact IT Services at 866-928-7487 or email them at itshelp@email.wcu.edu .
Register for Classes
o Go to the Registrar’s web site http://www.wcu.edu/24118.asp
Access your WCU E-mail
All WCU students are assigned an e-mail account (Catamount Mail).
To access your Catamount Mail:
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o Login to My Cat and click on “Catamount Mail.”
o The first part of your WCU e-mail address is your username.
o Your initial password is your My Cat password.
o IMPORTANT: Catamount Mail is the official communication method for university/student
communications including messages concerning notifications and alerts as well as
course information from instructors.
Obtain a CatCard
Obtain a WCU CatCard ID by mailing the CatCard office or sending CatCard an email.
Include a recent photo of yourself (no hats or sunglasses) with your name, WCU Student ID
number, and date of birth to catcard@email.wcu.edu.
o Digital photos should be submitted in JPEG or Bitmap format.
o Distance/online students are not required to obtain a CatCard, but will not be able to use
the library without one.
o CatCard Office, 135 Killian Annex, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723;
phone: 828-227-7003; Fax 828-227-7600
Obtain a Parking Permit
Vehicle registration at WCU is available online (http://wcu.edu/9005.asp). Students taking
courses at Biltmore Park should contact WCU Programs at Biltmore Park. (828-654-6498).
Purchase your Textbooks
The Cullowhee bookstore is on Norton Road behind the University Center on main campus.
Students may also purchase textbooks online at http://books.wcu.edu. Contact the bookstore
regarding hours and availability at 866-272-4102. For specific information regarding textbook
availability at Biltmore Park, please call WCU Programs at Biltmore Park (828-645-6498)
Other Information and Contacts:
xWCU Graduate School: grad.wcu.edu; 828-227-7398 or 800-369-9854
xWCU Programs at Biltmore Park: 828-654-6498
xEducational Outreach (distance and military students): 828-227-7397
xDisability Services: http://www.wcu.edu/12789.asp
Students must self identify. WCU is committed to equality of educational opportunities for
qualified students with disabilities.
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