So... I might have gotten a behind the scenes tour, unofficially. My friend is getting her…read moremasters there and we're artists- Part of that is sharing our work with each other! We both been working in ceramics for about the same amount of time, but she honestly makes me feel like I'm standing still compared to her. If you know me, if you know my drive for ceramics- you know I'm very passionate & chasing knowledge. Seeing this studio space. The walls of clay and glaze test tiles are works of art in their own!!!! The kilns! Ohhhh my, the kilns. I have kiln envy, mine is small... and old.... they have all the kilns! It's really is spectacular to see how advanced this program is. And i met one of the other students while I was there! Love the tiny bit of the school I was able to see. And the campus is crazy. That stadium smack in the middle!

I worked and visited the 2024 Clemson Carolina game on Nov 30th. This was my first visit to the…read morecampus and stadium and I was impressed by the amount of diehard Clemson and Carolina fans. I was there as an usher and was fortunate to see the football field up close. It was a special experience. Go Tigers and Gamecocks!

I currently have two students at AU, my daughter, who is a senior, and my son, who is a junior…read more Both my kids started at state schools and then transferred to AU. My daughter did two semesters at Coastal Carolina, and my son did three semesters at Western Carolina, before transferring. They are both very happy at AU and proud of the school they attend. They both run Cross Country, and Coach Eagle is a good man who has treated my kids wonderfully. My kids like their classes, their professors, the food in the cafeteria, and their housing, and have made wonderful friends there. I couldn't ask for more. As a parent, not much is better than when your kids are happy.

This was stop #2 on our daughter's campus tour trip. We were greeted warmly at the Admissions…read moreoffice, which is an adorable old home, off the main road. The tour was very informative and we were taken through dorms and multiple buildings. Their student center is great and I personally was sold on the school after seeing the dining hall (so awesome). The campus is small and easy to get around. I love all the trees and just the general vibe on campus. Highly recommend a tour, if you're looking at colleges with your high school senior!

This was an easy decision for my son. We toured all the state schools from NC State to WCU. My son…read moregot into all the ones he wanted to go to however the choice to go to WCU over "bigger names" schools was easy for him. It was all about people. He is looking forward to his time there.

Like Roger H--I'm a bit biased, but I am really happy to be affiliated with this place. The…read morefaculty are committed, the students are terrific, and the surroundings can't be beat. If you need to be in a place where there's a Target and a Best Buy around the corner, WCU's not for you, but if you want an excellent education at a great price in the prettiest place in the Southeast, you should check out WCU. If you're a tourist, be sure to check out the Fine and Performing Arts Center, the Mountain Heritage Center, or watch some Catamount athletics.

Western Carolina University is amazing!!…read more As I write this review I am a Junior. I love Western Carolina because ALL of the staff are really nice and respectful. The professors, janitors, student workers, peers... everyone! I have never had a professor here who was hard to deal with. Each are very unique and well experienced in what they teach. The first two years you must live on campus, which can be hard to adjust to, but in the end, gives you a great experience that will be worth the while. The campus is really beautiful and there are many things to do. The gym is really nice and it is two stories. There is a track, weight lifting equipment, treadmills and various cardio machines, a rock wall, and a basketball court which can double as a volleyball court. You can rent games or sports equipment with your cat card. Western also hosts tons of events like concerts, fairs, karaoke, etc... All of which are free to WCU students. The sporting events are also free to students because it is covered by the athletic fee. They are very cool to attend. Western Carolina is also very accessible to students and people with disabilities. We are the first school in the country to offer a University Participant program (UP), offering students with disabilities a chance to come to college for 2 years and gain college life experience. The program helps individuals to become more independent so that they can one day live on their own and have a job for themselves. The UP students are not separated from other students, rather, they are included in the mix with all other students and their classes. It's great! Let's talk tuition! Compared to other universities in North Carolina, Western is pretty cheap. We have NC promise which takes a lot off of tuition, and also, books here are free (very, very, few classes require out of pocket book fees) I have met out of state students who have come to Western because it is cheaper for them to pay out of state tuition here than it is for them to pay in state in their own states!

We took a tour of the campus. Our tour guides gave a 5 star tour. I was very impressed with their…read moreenthusiasm and knowledge of the campus. The campus is beautiful and it seems like a tight knit community. It is nestled in the beautiful mountains of NC. Schedule a tour!

Overall, a nice, regular community college experience. Parking is a bit challenging but class sizes…read moreare kept small, which is a perk.

A great college to earn an degree,diploma, or certificate. The instructors are well trained and…read morehave a good academic background. The school staff is the only drawback to earning a degree there.

1) I interviewed with the college of missions, as a single parent, letting them know who I was…read moreprior to attending. They accepted me into my program, then when it came time to do internships I was not accepted BECAUSE I was a single parent. 2) I went thru a severely difficult time. An advisor (professor) in the college of missions, as well as an outside person who I was referred to by the college for mentoring, not only gossiped but also added to the severely difficult time I was going thru, rather than be any help. 3) After having to leave the college due to personal and financial hardship, which was also impacted by the 1st two points made above, I had a personal balance owed to the college - which I made arrangements to pay down directly to them. They turned the balance over to collections which doubled what I owed, regardless of my communication with them and commitment to pay. It wasn't any type of tremendous balance to the college, but it was for me (made worse by the collection fee that was added) while trying to survive the recession following 2009. I reached out to administration, thinking they might be willing to assist, they did not. I now owe a tremendous amount of student loan debt ($40k), in addition to the smaller personal debt, to Toccoa Falls College, which I believe is a enormous burden that goes against the Christian principals which they teach and promote. I am still doing my part, every day, to take care of my responsibilities regarding my debts, but they need to look at the negative impact and hardships they are putting on families, in a variety of ways, for the long-term.

While I'm not sure how much I would have enjoyed undergrad at this tiny Christian college, I would…read morehave definitely enjoyed the huge waterfall right in the middle of its campus. Peaceful and open to the public (and free), the college's namesake is just a short walk on a level gravel trail to a beautiful vista. We were there pretty early in the morning, and there was not another soul in sight, student or otherwise. To find Toccoa Falls, just enter the campus at the main gate and follow the signs to the Gate House Cottage. Park in the cottage's lot, and enter through the wrought iron gates to the right of the front door as you're facing the building. There are a couple of benches that would be a perfect spot for a picnic lunch or to just to sit for a while to watch the falling water.

Obviously a bias review since I'm about to graduate from here. Great school though - been good to…read moreme and my friends. Very solid Computer Science program (that's what I'm graduating from) with lots of employeers coming here to recruit. I had no problems finding a good job. The engineering and science program is nationally known and has a very good reputation. I know this from personal experience. Other programs I'm probably not qualified to comment on.

Great campus and great football program. Visited the campus while I was attending ECU and went to…read moreone of the football games. Great experience and fun while in college highy recommended.

Excellent campus tour from beginning to end! Started with an informative presentation in the…read moreVisitor's Center that covered topics such as what to expect from the enrollment process to how to adjust to college life. We then took a bus/walking tour. Our tour guide, Hollis, was energetic and engaging. There were several tour groups on the buses, but Hollis led our group and did an outstanding job. As we walked, he took the time to have 1:1s with each student to get to know them and their interests better. Every member of the tour team did a wonderful job of making us feel welcome, sharing lots of information, and being open to answering questions. 10/10 experience highly recommend!

Traveled to Athens from Atlanta to watch GT play UGA... The campus it's self is very woodsy I noted…read moreseveral baby squirrels and a few red birds upon my walk to the volleyball gym... The following school gives a deep south feel...