The First Steps
Important starting points for all newly admitted students.
Mountaineer Timeline
Learn all about our recommended timeline for scholarships, FAFSA, depositing, housing, New Student Orientation and much more in one place!
Mountaineer TimelineAdmitted Student Information
A few weeks after being admitted to WVU, students receive an admitted student brochure in the mail. This brochure outlines the entire enrollment process in detail. You can also find these steps in the Admitted Students section of the WVU admissions website.
Steps for Admitted First-Time FreshmenWVU Portal
Logging into the WVU Portal for the first time is a crucial step to get connected with WVU. Students will gain access to their WVU MIX email account and the deposit platform. Students are encouraged to check both their personal and WVU email accounts so that they do not miss important messages.
How to Claim Account WVU Portal LoginDid you know? We have also collected our resources for admitted students and their families.
Deposit Information
All about what does — and doesn't — require a deposit.
Academic Deposit
- Secures a student’s place in the incoming freshman class.
- Fully refundable up until May 1.
- Cost: $250 for non-resident students and $150 for residents of West Virginia.
- Students who wish to cancel their deposit prior to the deadline may complete our online cancellation form.
- Deposits are refunded on the credit card used for the payment or a check is sent by mail if payment was made from a bank account.
- If a student chooses to defer admission or change their term for any reason, they should contact their admissions counselor prior to taking a cancellation step.
Academic deposit fee waivers are applied on an individual basis. Your regional recruiter would prefer to discuss fee waivers with the student and an individual who is assisting the student with their college journey. Please schedule a phone call with your regional recruiter to discuss our academic fee waiver policy.
Housing
- Partially refundable up until May 1.
- Students will be refunded $125 out of the $225 deposit.
- When a student cancels their attendance in the cancellation system, a refund is automatically triggered.
New Student Orientation
- New Student Orientation (NSO) does not require a deposit, but a fee will be added to the final tuition bill.
- If a student registers for NSO, but ultimately decides not to attend WVU and does not participate in NSO, then they will not be charged this fee.
Adventure WV First-Year Trips
Adventure WV deposits are non-refundable, even if the student cancels their attendance. Learn more about Adventure WV First-Year Trips.
Campus Visits
How your students can learn about campus and attend events.
Daily Campus Tours and Personalized Visits
Campus visits are hosted Monday through Friday and on some Saturdays.
- Students may take a campus tour, attend an information session and visit with academic and non-academic departments across campus.
- Students may visit our Visitors Center campus tour website to choose a date and time.
- During the scheduling process, the students will be asked if they would like to schedule a separate academic department.
- Contact visitwvu@mail.wvu.edu with any questions.
On-Demand Virtual Tours
Get a 360° view (literally) of campus life from home. With our virtual campus tours and video tours of our residence halls, your students and their families can explore our campus anytime they'd like.
Virtual Campus Tour Virtual Housing Tour Residence Hall Video Tours
Discover WVU Open House
Discover WVU Open House days are hosted each fall on two separate Saturdays.
- Geared towards seniors.
- Students and parents choose sessions and experiences throughout the day that they would like to attend.
- Sessions typically include the following: visit with an academic department, financial aid, student panel, parent panel, expert panel, residence hall visits, lunch on campus, classroom experiences and much more.
Decide WVU Open House
Decide WVU Open House days are hosted in the spring on two separate Saturdays for admitted students.
- Geared towards admitted seniors.
- Students and parents choose sessions and experiences throughout the day that they would like to attend.
- Sessions typically include visits with an academic department, financial aid and the Honors College, panel discussions with students, parents and WVU experts, residence hall visits, lunch on campus, classroom experiences and much more.
- Night before activities are an option as well.
Self-Guided Tours
Students and families can tour campus when they want, at their own pace — with an app to map their route and describe key locations.
Take a Self-Guided TourAdvanced Placement and Dual Enrollment
Getting credit for college work completed during high school
Student Services
Academic and support programs available to WVU students
Accessibility Services
Academic, housing and transportation accommodations
The Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) is committed to helping students achieve academic success by authorizing reasonable and effective accommodations. Students must participate in the accommodation process by requesting their specific accommodation needs through the Accessibility Services application form.
Students can contact OAS directly at:
B20 Stewart Hall
P.O. Box 6423
Morgantown, WV 26506-6423
Phone: 304-293-6700
Fax: 304-293-3861
Email: access2@mail.wvu.edu
First-Generation Programming
For students whose parent/guardian doesn't have a four-year degree
First-Generation Initiatives develops programs to help our first-generation students succeed early. The FirstGen staff is available to:
- Ensures a seamless transition from high school to college.
- Offer academic help through our student success program.
- Celebrate the achievements of our FirstGen students, faculty and staff.
Contact us at FirstGenWVU@mail.wvu.edu. First-generation is defined as neither parent or guardian having completed a four-year degree.
Honors College
For students who meet GPA and ACT/SAT requirements
The Honors College reviews all WVU applications for eligibility on a rolling basis, after students have been formally admitted to the University. The Honors College will send eligible students an invitation by email to join the Honors College. This invitation letter contains instructions on how students can apply. Students should expect to hear from the Honors College within 1-2 weeks after receiving an admissions decision from WVU.
Incoming students must be admitted to WVU by March 28, 2025 to be eligible to apply to Honors. Honors applications for the fall term will continue to be evaluated for eligibility through April 16.
Requirements:
- 3.7 High School GPA (weighted or unweighted), AND
- 26 ACT or 1230 Redesigned SAT (M/EBRW)
LGBTQ+ Center
For LGBTQ+ students and allies
The LGBTQ+ Center supports educational social justice efforts and also provides a warm, comfortable atmosphere for organizing, socializing, teaching, and learning. All students, staff, faculty and community members are welcome at the LGBTQ+ Center.
Student Support Services
For students from disadvantaged backgrounds
Students Support Services, a federally funded TRIO grant program, serves undergraduate students who meet the following program requirements:
- First-generation college student (neither parent/guardian has graduated from a 4-year institution)
- Income eligible (as determined annually by the federal government)
- Or have a disability and are registered with WVU’s Office of Student Accommodations
For more information, visit the Student Support Services website.
Tutoring
Subject-specific help and general academic skill development
WVU students have access to many tutoring and academic support options on campus. For example, drop-in tutoring and tutoring by appointment are available in the Downtown Library and in the Bennett Tower Academic Resource Center. View the complete list of tutoring centers.
If you have a question, email studentsuccess@mail.wvu.edu or leave a voicemail at 304-293-5804.
Important Dates and Information
Help your students stay on track for enrollment.
Important Dates
- December: FAFSA available and Housing Application opens
- March 1: FAFSA Priority Deadline for 2025-2026
- April: Honors College Application Deadline
- June-July: New Student Orientation
- August 1: Students must be admitted by August 1 to qualify for merit scholarships. Test scores and GPA information submitted for already admitted students is not automatically applied to merit.
Forms
- Admissions Forms (for applicants and admits)
- Student Accommodations Application (for admits)
Codes
- FAFSA School Code: 003827
- SAT Code: 5904
- ACT Code: 4540
- TOEFL Code: 5904
Have questions? Feedback? A request for how we can better serve you? Contact the Regional Recruitment Team and tell us more!