RSA - Resident Student Association

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The Resident Student Association (RSA) includes representatives from each Residence Hall Council, including the president and vice president. These individuals represent their halls concerning various campus-wide issues and have a direct line of communication with the Director of Residential Living. RSA looks at avenues for improving the quality of residence hall life through policy review and recommendations, planned programs and activities, and service to the campus community. In addition to campus activities, RSA members represent WCU at various state, regional and national residence hall conferences. RSA is highly active and respected on campus, and is committed to positive residence hall living at WCU. Any student interested in residence life activities is welcome to attend RSA meetings. We encourage your interest, ideas, and participation in making WCU residence life the best that it can be. Contact a staff member or call the Department of Residential Living for more information.

RHC - Resident Hall Council

All residents have the opportunity to take part in the government of their residence hall by joining their Residence Hall Council (RHC). The RHC includes elected officers and representatives from each floor or wing and is actively involved in planning and implementing programs and activities of interest to residents, as well as addressing issues affecting the welfare of the residents of the building. RHCs organize the first few weeks of the semester, and meetings are open to all residents. Talk with your residence hall staff regarding your interest, watch for signs and get involved. Residence Hall Council is a great way to meet and make new friends!

Omega Chi Upsilon - National Residence Hall Honorary

Omega Chi Upsilon is the WCU Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), and is affiliated with the National Association of College and University Residence Halls, Inc. The purpose of NRHH is to provide recognition for the residence hall students who have demonstrated outstanding service and important leadership in the advancement of the residence hall system. One percent of the residence hall population is inducted into the NRHH annually.

Residence Hall Programs and Activities

Your residence hall staff and residence life organizations will offer programs and activities for your floor and hall throughout the year. The programs range from social and recreational events to service and community projects and from educational programs on current topics to hall improvement activities. If you have a program idea for the residence hall, see your RA, or contact your Head Resident, Resident Director or Area Coordinator.

Residence Life Cinema

Residents of Residential Living facilities have access to a movie channel on channel 75 on the campus cable network. The channel provides movies for on-campus students that are selected by students and staff, and change on a monthly basis. You may have the opportunity to serve on the selection committee by contacting the University Center at 7206 and letting them know you are interested in becoming involved in this project.

Intramural Sports

Intramural's, an important part of student life at Western Carolina University, provide ample opportunities for voluntary participation for all members of the university community including students, faculty and staff. A wide variety of sports are offered to meet the different needs of all academic communities. Western’s program includes team and individual sports activities for males and females, and co-recreational activities.

Athletics

Western Carolina University students have a strong tradition of supporting the many athletic competitions sponsored by the university. Come out to support your fellow students in one of the many intercollegiate sporting events and you may make some new friends! Sports offered at WCU include: football, basketball (both men’s and women’s), cross-country (both men’s and women’s), women’s soccer, women’s tennis, track and field (both men’s and women’s), women’s volleyball, and men’s golf.

Multicultural Affairs

There are a variety of clubs and organizations at WCU dedicated to encouraging minority student involvement on campus. These organizations include the Organization of Ebony Students, Project C.A.R.E. (Committed to African-American Retention in Education), Asian Student Association, La Voz Latina, and the Jewish Student Organization.