Family grouped together celebrating family weekend on WCU's campus

Family Weekend

September 18–20, 2026

Come enjoy what WCU and the surrounding areas have to offer and spend time with your Catamounts during this weekend full of family fun! More info coming soon!

Parents and students cheer on the Catamount Football Team from the stands

E.J. Whitmire Stadium
Western Carolina Football

 

Alumni pins a pin to honor his incoming WCU Legacy Student

Ramsey Regional Activity Center
The Legacy Pinning ceremony is held annually to honor incoming Western Carolina Legacy students and their family members during WCU’s Family Weekend. It offers an alumnus/a the opportunity to “pin” their incoming student with a special legacy pin that denotes their WCU heritage. This event is open to all incoming students, first-year and transfer alike who qualify as a Legacy student.
student taking a selfie with Paws mascot
More info coming soon!