Mountaineer Timeline

If you have questions about your timeline, contact your WVU Admissions Counselor for assistance.

August

• August 15 - Application Opens
  Apply using the WVU application.
  Admissions decisions will process beginning August 15.

September

• Schedule a Visit to WVU
  In-person, virtual and self-guided options are available, including daily Visitors Center tours and open house events – Experience WVU!

October

• October 1 - Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• October 1 - Housing application and selection is available to transfer admits who have paid the academic deposit. You are required to live in a WVU residence hall if you are transferring with fewer than 24 credits.

November/December

• Early November - Immunizations and student insurance portal opens for students entering in the spring semester.

December

• December 1 - Academic deposit payment due for students entering in the spring.
• Check your WVU Portal and MIX email frequently for important financial aid and merit scholarship details.

January

• Transfer New Student Orientation for students entering in spring.

February

• Adventure WV First-Year Trips registration opens for students entering in the fall semester. Consider registering!

March

• March 1 - FAFSA priority deadline for WVU. The 2024-2025 priority deadline has been removed due to the delayed FAFSA launch.

June

• June 1 - Deadline to be admitted for central merit scholarship eligibility; earlier deadlines may apply for select awards.
• June 1 - Last day for admitted transfer students to submit updated GPA and test scores for review of increased WVU merit aid.
• June 1 - Student Insurance Waiver and immunization documentation is available.
• June - Dining plans available for selection.

July

• July 1 - Deadline to cancel for the fall 2024 term start and receive a full refund of the academic deposit and partial refund of the housing deposit.
• First week of July - Fall charges are applied to your bill and available in WVU MyAccount via your WVU Portal.
• July 5 - Tuition Payment Plan is available for the fall semester.
• If you are living in a residence hall, watch your MIX email for details about signing up for your residence hall move-in time.

August

• August 1 - Payment for fall tuition and fees due.
• August 15-17 - Residence hall move-in. Time slots for all residence halls will be available each day.
• August 21 - First day of fall 2024 classes.