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Let us be your guide as you explore the endless possibilities at WVU. Visiting campus is the best way to find out what it’s really like to study and live here. In person, you can attend one — or more — of our open house events, schedule a guided tour or explore on your own time with our self-guided tour. And if you can’t make it to campus, you can visit us online, whenever you want. Let’s get started.

ASK US ANYTHING.(Seriously, anything.)

ASK US ANYTHING.(Seriously, anything.)

WVU SYSTEM West Virginia University is a family of distinctive campuses united by a single mission: to provide a quality education. From the groundbreaking research of our flagship in Morgantown to the student-centered hub of Potomac State College in Keyser to the technology intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley — we have a home for everyone.

HAVE A QUESTION? JUST ASK. MORGANTOWN CAMPUS 304-293-3489 visitwvu@mail.wvu.edu wvu.edu

BECKLEY CAMPUS 888-554-8324 tech-admissions@mail.wvu.edu wvutech.edu

KEYSER CAMPUS 800-262-7332 go2psc@mail.wvu.edu potomacstatecollege.edu

THIS IS THE REAL WVU.

HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS: TAKE THE NEXT STEPS.You have a lot to start thinking about. And we’re here to help you chart a path. Who do you want to be? How do you want to get there? The possibilities are (literally) endless at WVU. Whether you’re looking for small, hands-on or career-focused classes or the chance to participate in groundbreaking research at a Big 12 institution, you can find your fit here.

START HERE - GO ANYWHERE. GET READY TO APPLY. Here are just a few of the steps you It’s never too early to start thinking may want to take to get started on about your application to WVU. your path. And if you have questions, You aren’t considered a first-time we’re here to help guide you. freshman until you are a high school

senior or have a TASC/GED, but now

GET IN THE CLASS. is a great time to start (and you may earn brownie points with family). You don’t have to wait to start your college journey. Enroll in real Start by reviewing the admission WVU courses online, on campus requirements and application or in many high schools around the deadlines at admissions.wvu.edu/state and get a head start on your how-to-apply/first-time-freshmen. future — it’s called the High School ACCESS Early College Program.Next, once you have taken the ACT and/or SAT, have the scores sent to To enroll, you must meet the WVU. SAT school code is 5904; ACT following requirements: school code is 4540. Be a high school or home-schooled Questions? Reach out to us anytime. junior or senior during the semester We can walk you through the when the desired course is offered.process. Visit admissions.wvu.edu/

High school sophomor es must obtain admissions-counselors to find your special permission. regional counselor or give us a call at

Hold a 3.0 GPA or higher. 304-293-2121

Obtain par ent/guardian permission. DISCO VER WVU DAYS.

Some courses r equire students Attend a Discover WVU open house, to complete a mathematics typically held in the fall. These events placement test. are tailored to your needs. You’ll

*Summer 2018 application opens get a taste of college life, ask your March 12, 2018, and closes May 4, questions, tour campus with expert 2018. *Fall 2018 application opens guides and find your niche. February 12, 2018, and closes admissions.wvu.edu/visit/discoverAugust 1, 2018.

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: YOUR FUTURE IS CALLING.

The journey of a lifetime starts now. Can you picture it? Wherever you are in the application process, we can help you take those final steps. Here are few things to keep in mind:

MEET THE DEADLINES. GET THE BUZZ. WVU has a rolling admissions Start planning your next four years policy, which means we do not of unforgettable adventures. Check have a specific deadline by which out some of the little-known things you must apply. Applicants are to see and do on campus as well as considered for and informed of fun quizzes (by real WVU students admission on a first-come, and staff) at buzzfeed.com/first-served basis. All application westvirginiau.materials and supporting documents must be received by these dates:

August 1 for fall semester admission

December 1 for spring semester admission We recommend you apply as early as possible.

PAY YOUR DEPOSITS. The most important deposit is the academic deposit, which secures your spot on campus. Visit go.wvu.edu/academic-deposit for complete instructions. Next, you’ll pay your housing deposit. Need to check out housing options first? Go to housing.wvu.edu/home. Finally, register for New Student Orientation (we began mailing information in March to students who’ve paid the academic deposit).

SCHEDULE A TOUR.The WVU Visitors Center in Morgantown welcomes future students with one of the most unique visit experiences in the country. You’ll receive an introduction to WVU and the endless possibilities you’ll find here. The Visitors Center can help you explore the people, places and programs that make being at WVU the experience of a lifetime.

VISITORS CENTER HOURS. GUIDED TOURS. Monday through Friday: Reservations are required to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. guarantee participation in a specific Saturday (excluding home football guided tour. Book yours at games): 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. visit.wvu.edu/tours/guided-tour.

GO FIRST FRID AYS. GENERAL TOUR SCHEDULE

Held the Friday before each Monday through Friday: 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.WVU home football game,

Saturday (excluding home football in the Visitors Center. games): 10:00 a.m.

Show support for WVU and 12:30 p.m.by wearing gold and blue 2 ½ hour walking/driving tour

T ailgating: enjoy some tailgate TRANSFER STUDENT snacks while you prepare to go TOUR SCHEDULEon a campus tour Friday: 10:00 a.m.

1 ½ hour walking/driving tour for Take a campus tour through students with 29+ credit hours, the Visitors Center, at 9:30 a.m. does not include a residence or 1:00 p.m.hall or dining facility tour

Y ou may even meet the Mountaineer GRADUATE STUDENT

TOUR SCHEDULE Bring your application materials, Monday: 1:30 p.m.test scores and transcripts for an 1 ½ hour walking/driving tour, on-the-spot application evaluation does not include a residence with an admissions counselor hall or dining facility tour

None of these times work for you? Check out our self-guided tour program at the Visitors Center or online at visit.wvu.edu/tours/self-guided-tour.

CAN’T MAKE IT TO CAMPUS?

Can’t make it to Morgantown right now? Dive into campus life from home via our virtual campus tour and campus map — or attend a webinar and get answers to those burning questions. And don’t forget to explore our other campuses in Beckley and Keyser.

VIR TUAL TOUR AND MAP. It’s the next-best thing to being here — you can virtually tour residence halls and the main campus. Great photos, 360-degree views and virtual student guides make it seem like you can really pick a book off the library shelf and smell the autumn leaves in the air. admissions.wvu.edu/visit

WEBINARS. Let us bring WVU to you in the convenience of your home (pajama-wearers welcome). We host webinars for prospective students, families and high school counselors. Join us to learn why WVU should be at the top of your college search list. admissions.wvu.edu/webinars

VISIT OUR O THER CAMPUSES. Morgantown is our research hub, the home of Big 12 athletics and our flagship campus. But we have much more to offer. Looking for small, hands-on classes and close-knit communities (with all the resources of a big institution)? Check out the career-focused majors at WVU Potomac State College in Keyser and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley. And did you know you can easily start at one campus and finish your degree at another? Learn more at admissions.wvu.edu/our-campuses.