FAQs
Does WVU have early admissions?
What is: No! WVU has rolling admissions, so the sooner you apply, the sooner you'll be accepted!
The student is having trouble logging into their portal, you have given them some advice but they are still unsuccessful
What is: WVU IT
The FAFSA Priority Deadline
What is: March 1st
Amount of "units" (years) of English and Social Studies required
What is: 4 Units
True or False
Is this an appropriate way to address a Regional:
Hey queen,
This student is super annoying and asked me questions I don't know the answer to.
What is: NO
Do First Time Freshman have to live on campus?
What is: Yes! All freshman are required to live in a residence hall unless they live within a 50 mile radius and would like to live at home as a commuter student.
The student has been accepted and had some questions about payment plan options
What is: WVU Hub
Priority Housing (Self Selection)
What is: March 1st
GPA Requirements
What is:
WV Residents: 2.00
Non-Residents: 2.50
True or False:
The Regional Recruiter is always the person you should direct a potential student to if they have questions you are unable to answer.
What is: True! They are our best resource for complicated questions.
Can I apply through the Common App?
What is: Yes you can! You can either apply through the common app or through the application we offer on our admissions website. However, it is important to note that any students who have attended a WVU event are eligible for a fee waiver code, and we encourage those students to use our application!
The student was wondering if their major qualifies them for Ohio Reciprocity
What is: Regional Recruiter
Application Deadline
What is: August 1st, 2023
WVU ACT/SAT Scores
What is: We're Test Optional!
True or False:
Admitted Students who are no longer interested in attending WVU should be reported to Trista for a follow up.
What is: False! If an admitted student has decided to attend another university then we create a task for the RR to follow up with them.
Can I bring my car?
What is: While you can, we highly discourage bringing a car as the only lot available to freshman students is on the Law School hill. It is also required that the vehicles be moved for every single home football game. However, we do offer lots of other transportation options!
The Student sees a therapist while they are home and wondered if WVU offers any services like that
What is: Carruth Center
FAFSA Open Date
What is: October 1st
True or False:
Conditional Admits are required to take a summer course before their fall semester.
What is: True!
Previously referred to as First-Year Pathway (FYP) students, Conditional Admits are in an academic support program designed to help them succeed their first semester!
Does the SCC ever meet with the Regionals?
What is: Yes! We try to meet with the regional recruiters for a small training/Q&A once a year or semester!
What are some scholarship opportunities?
What is: WVU automatically considers you for our Distinction Level Scholarships and our Go First Scholarships!
The student has a best friend he wants to live with, they tried to get in the same room but someone else signed up to room with him. He is sad and wants to room with his friend
What is: Housing
VNSO Portal Open
What is: Mid-March
WVU's Honors College Requirements
What is: 3.7 GPA AND 26 ACT/1230 SAT
However, they will consider Test Optional Students with a GPA of 3.7 unweighted and above!
Who is the Regional Recruiter for the state of Ohio?
Who is: Jody Kilpatrick
She is the expert for all things Ohio Reciprocity!