Western Carolina University
Event Types Welcomed
Unique Venue Feature
About
Nestled in a scenic valley amid the Blue Ridge Mountains, Western Carolina University offers event venues and conference centers less than 25 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Cherokee Indian Reservation, tons of hiking, whitewater rafting, and great mountain exploration.
Western Carolina University encourages groups with an educational purpose to use our North Carolina event spaces. Groups and organizations that WCU works well with include but are not limited to band camps, athletic camps, nature and outdoor camps, youth organizations, religious organizations, and more. Whether your group is 200 or 2,000, we are excited about sharing our facilities and providing a first-rate experience for your next North Carolina event.
We invite you to visit Western Carolina University for a campus tour and to learn more about why our North Carolina venue is a perfect choice for your next event.
Read the latest news about WCU!:
WCU Named Top Adventure College
WCU’s Marching Band Opens Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
WCU Celebrates its 125th Anniversary
WCU Opens 400 Student Residence Hall
View our university website here: WCU Conference Services and Event Venues
Watch the videos above to learn more about our wonderful North Carolina event spaces and the many amenities that make Western Carolina University the premier venue in the Blue Ridge Mountain region.
Meeting & Event Spaces
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Meetings and Conferences Program
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Cardinal Room
- 60 Classroom Style
- 45 Conference Style
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Catamount Room
- 50 Theatre Style
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Rogers Room
- 18 Conference Style
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The Grand Room
- 225 Banquet Style
- 500 Theatre Style
- 500 Conference Style
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Illusions
- 80 Banquet Style
- 100 Classroom Style
- Floorplan Layout
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Patios at The Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center
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Concourse at The Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center
- 25,500 Sq. Ft.
- Floorplan Layout
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The Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center Main Arena
- 17,000 Sq. Ft.
- Floorplan Layout
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Hospitality Suite at The Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center
- 2,600 Sq. Ft.
- 96 Banquet Style
- Floorplan Layout
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Auxiliary Gym at The Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center
- 8,500 Sq. Ft.
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UC Multipurpose Room
- 64 Banquet Style
- 135 Theatre Style
- 45 Conference Style
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UC Theatre
- 170 Theatre Style
- Floorplan Layout
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Blue Ridge Conference Room
- 200 Banquet Style
- 235 Theatre Style
- Floorplan Layout
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John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center
- 1,000 Theatre Style
- Floorplan Layout
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UC Lawn and Central Plaza
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The Picnic Area
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The Black Box Theatre
- 2,151 Sq. Ft.
- 140 (plated dinner) Banquet Style
- 150 Theatre Style
- Floorplan Layout
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Dogwood Room
- 29 Classroom Style
- 50 Theatre Style
- 24 Conference Style
- Floorplan Layout
Food & Beverage Options
Catering Options
Accommodations
Overnight Room Attributes
Featured Amenities
Venue Location + Transportation
Address
Department of Residential Living, 225 Brown Hall,
1 University Drive,
Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723
Transportation
Nearby Airport
Nearby International Airport
Nearby Cities
Asheville – 50 miles
Charlotte – 165 miles
Greenville, SC – 105 miles
Gatlinburg, TN – 57 miles
Pigeon Forge, TN – 64 miles
Knoxville, TN – 120 miles
Atlanta, GA – 150 miles
Things to Know
Catering
Must Use In-House Catering: Yes
Food And Beverage Onsite: Yes
Venue Policies
Smoking Permitted: Yes
ADA Accessible: Yes
Technology
Western Carolina University offers a full range of audio/visual and multi-media capabilities. All meeting rooms and residence hall rooms have high-speed internet connections (or wireless connectivity). Computer labs, teleconferencing, and videoconferencing facilities are available.
Guest Wi-Fi: Free
Onsite Tech Support: Yes
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