Pay Your Academic Deposit
The academic deposit is required of incoming first-time freshman. Transfer students may be required to submit the academic deposit related to WVU housing or Adventure WV.
Steps to Complete
- If you have not done so already, claim your account.
- Sign in to WVU Portal using your WVU Login credentials.
- Select the Pay Your Academic Deposit link inside WVU Portal.
- Pay the $250 academic deposit using an electronic check or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express).
Contact the WVU IT Service Desk if you have a technical problem while paying the academic deposit.
We also have answers to common questions about the academic deposit. If you have other questions about the academic deposit, please contact your admissions counselor.
We have extended the deadline to July 1, 2024, for academic and housing deposit refunds for first-time students. You must cancel your WVU application or attendance using the cancellation form by July 1 for a full refund of the academic deposit and/or a partial refund of the housing deposit. Deposits are forfeited if cancelling after July 1.
There is no change to the scholarship deadline. GPA updates and test scores must be received by June 1 for merit scholarship consideration.
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Top Academic Deposit Questions
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- Do I have to pay the academic deposit if I'm receiving a scholarship?
- Do I have to submit the academic deposit to take ALEKS?
- How do I get a refund on my academic deposit?
- Is the academic deposit required to receive a financial aid and cost estimate?
- When do I submit my academic deposit? Is there a deadline?
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