Information for High School Guidance Counselors

Greetings, Counselors! We appreciate the hard work and dedication you provide to students during the college selection process. We've provided these pages for your use in assisting students

 

Upon request, you can receive a password for this site, allowing you to see which students have applied to WVU, check their decision status, see what materials are needed to complete their file, and more. It’s simple—and secure—and provides instant, convenient access to your students’ information.


 

 

  
A Message to ALL High School Guidance Counselors

The Higher Education Policy Commission has advised that in order to prepare our high school students with a stronger science background, technical conceptual science courses do not meet the college lab science admission requirement. To provide students and Guidance Counselors the necessary time to adjust to these recommendations, WVU has decided to phase in this new advisory:

• For fall 2010 admission, we will not accept Conceptual and Technical courses as labs. This will affect current juniors.

If you have any additional questions, please contact Marilyn Potts, Interim Director of Admissions, at 304-293-2124 ext. 1511.

 

 

Please bookmark this page and make use of this resource when assisting students searching for a college to attend. The left column contains links to additional information on academic majors, costs, financial aid, applications, and many other details. Below are helpful “Quick Facts” about WVU admissions. We also have several admissions counselors to answer your questions, or even visit your school. Please contact Adele Siba by phone, fax, or e-mail with your concern or request. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

 

 

Adele R. Siba
West Virginia University
Assistant Director of Admissions
Phone: (304) 293-2124 ext. 1517
Fax: (304) 293-3080
E-mail:Adele.Siba@mail.wvu.edu

 

 

Quick WVU admissions facts


Important WVU Codes:
FAFSA School Code: 003827
SAT: 5904
ACT: 4540
TOEFL Code: 5904

Average WVU 2009 Freshman Class Profile
GPA SAT (math + critical reading) ACT
3.31 1048 23.6
 

Required High School Credits
  • 4 units of English (including grammar, composition, and literature)
  • 4 units of college preparatory mathematics. Three units must be Algebra I and II and Plane Geometry. Select majors may require a fourth math considered to be higher than Algebra II.
  • 3 units of social studies (including U.S. History)
  • 3 units of science. ALL units must be laboratory science. Recommended units include: Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
    Anatomy, and Environmental Science
  • 2 units of a foreign language, must be the same language. American Sign Language is acceptable for this requirement
  • 1 unit of fine arts. Recommended units include: Music, Band, Art, Theater, Dance, Drama, and Performance