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Â鶹ԭ´´ offers a best‑in‑class value and a personally tailored private higher education experience. We invest in every student through individualized awards, scholarships and grants. As one of the most affordable private colleges in NC, Wesleyan is YOUR small, hometown university with a big heart—Personal, Practical, and Purpose‑Driven—offering liberal arts, professional, graduate, and online education programs designed for both traditional and working‑adult learners.

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NCWU Expands Global Reach Through New Philippines Partnership

Â鶹ԭ´´ (NCWU) has strengthened its commitment to global education through a newly established international partnership with Benguet State University (BSU) in the Philippines. The two institutions recently formalized their collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will foster academic cooperation, research, cultural exchange, and international learning opportunities. The agreement establishes […]

NCWU Announces New Board Members and Reappointment

Â鶹ԭ´´ (NCWU) is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to its Board of Trustees, along with the reappointment of a current member, following a vote held during the Board meeting on Friday, May 29, 2026. The newly elected board members include: Mr. Chuck Braswell Dr. LaWanda V. Peace (returning) […]

From Athletics to Leadership: NC Wesleyan’s Summer Camps Inspire Hundreds

ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA — Â鶹ԭ´´ is alive with energy this summer as thousands of students from across the region and beyond arrive on campus for a wide array of 2026 academic and athletic summer camps. With more than twenty camps scheduled, NC Wesleyan continues a long-standing tradition of opening its campus […]

Dunn Center to Host Dual Art Exhibition

Community Art Reception Celebrating Creativity and Connection between Tar River Art Gallery and Nash Correctional Institution Art Club ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., June 22, 2026 — In the spirit of a classic Hollywood double feature, the Dunn Center on the campus of Â鶹ԭ´´ will host an extraordinary art-filled afternoon on Sunday, June 28, […]

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tue14jul9:00 amtue3:30 pmWesWay Day 1 - Orientation for Fall 2026Day 1- Traditional & Commuter Students

tue21jul9:00 amtue3:30 pmWesWay Day 2 - Orientation for Fall 2026Day 2- Traditional & Commuter Students

sun26jul(jul 26)8:00 amfri31(jul 31)12:00 pmShelton Challenge Leadership Camp 2026

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tue04aug9:00 amtue3:30 pmWesWay Day 3 - Orientation for Fall 2026Day 3- Traditional & Commuter Students

fri14aug(aug 14)8:00 amtue18(aug 18)8:00 pmWesWay Weekend- Fall 2026Traditional & Commuter Students

mon17aug11:00 ammon2:00 pmRock The Mount EventWelcoming the Class of 2030!

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fri18sep7:30 pmTELL ME LIES - Fleetwood Mac Experience 2026Live @ The Dunn Center

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