Student Engagement
We’re proud of our tight-knit and supportive campus — a community of people who pull you in and draw you out. Warren Wilson is only 10 minutes away from Asheville, NC, where opportunities abound.
You Belong Here
We welcome you and what you bring. Your unique voice and experience will make our radically-inclusive community stronger.
Our Location
Tucked in the mountains just outside of Asheville, NC, we are deeply rooted in this valley with a strong sense of place. It’s been dubbed the “Adventure Sports Capital of the Southeast,” and our 16 miles of hiking trails thread through hundreds of acres of forest. You’ll be a 10-minute ride from one of the best small cities in the country, where you’ll find locally-owned shops, nationally renowned restaurants, and vibrant nightlife.
Living on Campus
We are a tight-knit community of people who come from all kinds of different backgrounds to live together, work together, play together, and learn from each other. 90% of students and many faculty and staff members live on campus. Students live in one of 16 residence halls, each with their own personality, and we take pride in our effort toward sustainable living.
Activities on Campus
We’re all about exploring new and different things. Try out our climbing wall, schedule time in the recording studio, take classes in aerial silks at the gym. Students host dances, festivals, concerts, and lectures year-round. And if you’re into the outdoors, it’s all in our backyard — biking, climbing, caving, whitewater, snow sports, and more.
Student Work Crews Give You Purpose and Skills
We believe in rolling up our sleeves for the common good. More than 70 student work crews support all aspects of campus operations — everything from mechanical services to technical support, library research to raising cattle, and harvesting timber to recycling. Through your work, you’ll find mentors and develop friendships that will last a lifetime.
Learn More“I love the people here. Yes, there’s the Work Program. Yes, there’s volunteering. There’s academics. There’s this campus, and that’s so beautiful. And yet, the people are what make it run, what calls my heart. I came here because I got the sense that this was a really beautiful community.”
Elena Wheeler (she/her), Social Work, Community Engagement Crew Leader