Mountaineer Timeline

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

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!

November/December

• Early November - Student insurance portal opens for students entering in the spring semester.

December

• December 1 - Academic deposit payment due for students entering in the spring.
• 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.
• Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• 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.

June

• June 1 - Student Insurance Waiver and immunization documentation is available.
• Dining plans available for selection.
• New Student Orientation takes place throughout the month.

July

• First week of July - Fall charges are applied to your bill and available in WVU MyAccount via your WVU Portal.
• Early July - Tuition Payment Plan is available for the fall semester.
• July 7 and July 11 - New Student Orientation (transfer student programming available)
• 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.
  • Deadline to be admitted for central merit scholarship eligibility; earlier deadlines may apply for select awards.
  • Last day for admitted transfer students to submit updated GPA and test scores for review of increased WVU merit aid.
• August - Residence hall move-in. Time slots for all residence halls will be available each day.
• August 13 - New Student Orientation (transfer student programming available)
• August 20 - First day of fall 2025 classes.