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Campus Recreation Center

Membership rates include access to all fitness equipment, two multi-purpose courts, a 3-lane indoor jogging/walking track, a climing wall, and Reid Pool. Group exercise programs are also available.

WHEE for Life - Employee Wellness

This program works to help employees access the knowledge and tools necessary to make good decisions and choices about their health and wellness.

WCU Health Services

Health Services does not replace your primary care physician but instead compliments that care by providing quick assessment, diagnosis and treatment of common complaints such as colds, sore throats, headache, or upset stomach.

Campus Dining

Every Friday the Courtyard Dining Hall offers a lunch discount.

Hunter Library

Need information about Hunter Library

Human Resources & Payroll

View your Human Resources information.

Talent & Professional Development

Review training offerings and work with your manager to select the modules that best support your professional development goals.

Diversity & Inclusion Training

Diversity at Western Carolina University is all-inclusive and recognizes everyone and every group as part of the diversity that should be valued.

Human Resources Benefits

View your Human Resources information.

WCU Discounts

As part of the Catamount family, you receive discounts from participating businesses. If you know of a business offering a discount for WCU employees, please let us know! Likewise,if you are aware that any of these discounts are no longer available, please let us know so we can correct the list.

 

In good practice, you may want to call the business prior to your visit to verify the discount still applies.

Biltmore Park

For personal use, not university business

131 Main
308 Thetford Street Asheville, NC
828-651-0131
Discount: Receive a free appetizer when two or more people dine and show their Cat Cards

Mosaic Cafe
1 Town Square Boulevard Asheville, NC
828-676-2446
Discount: Receive 10% off your total purchase (show Cat Card)

Neo Burrito
2 Town Square Boulevard Asheville, NC
828-676-2500
Discount: Receive 10% off your total purchase (show Cat Card)

Brixx Pizza
30 Town Square Boulevard Asheville, NC
828-654-0046
Discount: Show your Cat Card to receive 20% off your food purchase (show Cat Card)

Fork Lore
43 Town Square Boulevard Asheville, NC
828-209-2715
Discount: Receive 15% off your total purchase (show Cat Card)

Cold Stone Creamery
30 Town Square Boulevard Asheville, NC
828-650-3013
Discount: Receive 10% off the purchase of ice cream products only (show Cat Card)

Hickory Tavern
30 Town Square Boulevard Asheville, NC
828-684-0975
Discount: Receive 10% off of food purchases for WCU Students (show Cat Card)

Car Rentals

For personal use, not university business

AVIS Car Rental

Employees can save UP TO 25% OFF Base Rates at Avis.  Click on the link below or call 800-331-1212 and use discount code AWD#: D134100.
https://www.avis.com/en/association/D134100

To view all current Avis Bonus Offers go to:

https://rentalperks.com/discounts/avis

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BUDGET Car Rental

Employees can save Up to 25% OFF Base Rates at Budget.  Click on the link below or call 800-455-2848 and use discount code BCD#: Z408900.
https://www.budget.com/en/association/Z408900

To view all current Budget Bonus Offers go to:

https://rentalperks.com/discounts/budget

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HERTZ Car Rental

Employees can save Up to 25% OFF Base Rates at Hertz.  Click on the link below or call 800-654-2210 and use discount code CDP#: 1742729.
https://link.hertz.com/link.html?id=33431&LinkType=HZLK&target=special-offers/corporateshopping

To view all current Hertz Bonus Offers go to:

https://rentalperks.com/discounts/hertz

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ENTERPRISE Car Rental

Employees can save 5% OFF at Enterprise.  Click on the link below and discount will automatically be applied at checkout.

To view all current Enterprise Bonus Offers go to:

https://rentalperks.com/discounts/enterprise

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RENTALPERKS.COM

RentalPerks.com provides car rental discounts at all major providers including:  Avis, Budget, Hertz, Enterprise, Alamo, National, Thrifty, Dollar, Europcar and more.   Click on the link below to register for instant access.

https://rentalperks.com

Cellular / Computer

Verizon Wireless
Discount: 20% off monthly service plans that are $34.99 or higher and 25% off accessories. Note: Does not apply to the unlimited data plan.
Discounts on Family Share Plans apply only to the primary line and service must be billed in the employee’s name.
New and existing customers can sign up with their university email address online www.vzw.com or at a Verizon store. Note: We suggest that employees contact the company to confirm eligibility prior to making a purchase.

DELL PURCHASE PROGRAM
Receive an Educational Discount as all WCU students, faculty, and staff are eligible! Price includes a 3 year warranty with accidental damage coverage. WCU handles warranty repairs free of charge in the Technology Commons. All computers are business class not consumer class.
http://dell.com/wcu

APPLE PURCHASE PROGRAM
Receive an educational discount as all WCU students, faculty, and staff are eligible! Price includes a 1 year warranty. Warranty repairs can be performed on campus in the Technology Commons.
http:/apple.pxf.io/c/1986201/533087/9076

 

 

 

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Hotels

For personal use, not university business

HOTELS.COM

Employees can save Up to 10% OFF select hotels at Hotels.com.
Offer: 10% OFF
Code: See site for discount code
https://rentalperks.com/discounts/hotels-com

Other

Carole Lilly Massage Employee Discount

www.carolelillymassage.com
45 King Street, Sylva, NC 28779
828-507-9581
Discount: WCU Wednesday; 10% off any relaxation massage every Wednesday with your WCU IT at check-out.

Corporate Shopping Employee Discount

www.corporateshopping.com/login/wcu
Discount: Varied discounts offered on over 250 top national retailers.

FreeWill – Estate Planning 

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Professional Brake and Tires

509D Asheville Hwy, Sylva, NC 28779
Discount: 10% when you show your CatCard

RCG Auto Logistics

www.rcgsuto.com

Discount: Save 10% on vehicle shipping anywhere in the United States with no blackout dates. Provide proof of employment at booking.

 

 

 

 

Restaurants & Bakeries

For personal use, not university business

Dairy Queen

200 East Main Street, Sylva, NC 28779
Discount: 25% on Monday, 10% Tuesday – Sunday when you show your CatCard

 

 

Ferrara Pizza and Pasta

172 Sylva Plaza, Sylva, NC 28779
Discount: 10% when you show your CatCard

 

 

Waffle House

157 Asheville Hwy, Sylva, NC 28779
Discount: 10% when you show your CatCard

 

 

Zaxby’s

284 East Main Street, Sylva, NC 28779
Discount: 25% on Tuesday when you show your CatCard

 

Retail

For personal use, not university business

Carolina Furniture Concepts

121 Eagles Nest Road, Waynesville, NC 28786
100 Airport Road, Arden, NC 28704
www.carolinafurnitureconcepts.com
Discount: 20% when you show your CatCard

Dogwood Crafters

90 Webster Road, Dillsboro, NC 28725
828.586.2248
www.dogwoodcrafters.com
Discount: 10% when you show your CatCard

The Real Leather Company

Perfect for work, our leather messenger bags are an upgrade on your old backpack. Carry your gear safely and in style!
https://therealleathercompany.com/
Discount: Save $15 on any leather bag purchase when you use discount code WCU15
 

WCU Athletics

The Catamount Club would like to show its appreciation to all current WCU faculty and staff by offering a 20% discount off of each membership level. WCU faculty and staff are also eligible for a 20% discount off football, basketball, and baseball season tickets.

CATAMOUNTSPORTS.COM/CATAMOUNTCLUB

For more information please contact the Catamount Club office at 828.227.3047 or catamountclub@wcu.edu