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Experience WVU

The experience of a lifetime is waiting for you in Morgantown, West Virginia. Our R1, space-grant, land-grant, Big 12 university feels like home from day one. Ready to discover it for yourself?

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Daily Campus Tours

Tour campus with a student tour leader or self-guided at your own pace, meet our friendly people and take in the amazing views. Coming to Morgantown is the best way to feel the Mountaineer spirit.

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Guided Campus Tours

Offered Monday through Friday and select Saturdays, guided tours last two hours and combine walking and traveling by bus to view all three areas of campus. Reservations are required.

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Self-Guided Tour

Tour campus when you want, at your own pace — with an app to map your route and describe key locations.

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Getting Here

Located at the intersection of I-79 and I-68, Morgantown is 70 miles south of Pittsburgh, two and a half hours from Charleston, W.Va., and three and a half hours from Washington, D.C.

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Open House and Events

Whether online or in-person, our events are known for delivering loads of relevant info along with Mountaineer fun.
All events are optional, and we encourage you to email us to discuss which events may be your best fit.

Discover WVU Open House

Our legendary open house events will return this fall! This year's dates will be announced in June.

Discover WVU is a fun, informative experience. Your day on campus is fully customizable so you can learn about what matters most to you. You'll meet our people, explore our campus and begin imagining your life as a Mountaineer.

Format: In-person

Best for: High school seniors and their families

Webinars

International Webinars

Thursday, April 25
9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Join our international admissions counselors to learn more about WVU and how to complete your undergraduate application.

Format: Virtual

Best for: International students

Register for International Webinars

Next Steps for Admitted First-Time Freshmen

Thursday, May 2
7 p.m.

Join us for a 45-minute Zoom session about the next steps you can take to become a Mountaineer! We'll discuss the academic deposit, housing, the FAFSA, visiting campus and much more! We’ll also have time at the end of our presentation to answer your questions.

Format: Virtual

Best for: High school seniors admitted for Summer or Fall 2024 (families are welcome)

Register for May 2

Transfer Apply Now

Wednesday, May 8

Join the WVU transfer admissions counselors for a session about the transfer application process for on-campus undergraduate degree programs. General topics to be covered include: important timelines, admissions requirements and application tips.

Format: Virtual

Best for: Transfer students

Register for May 8

Transfer Next Steps

May 16

Join WVU transfer admissions counselors for a session about the next steps you can take to become a Mountaineer! General topics to be covered include: important timelines, financial aid, academic adviser meetings and housing options. There will be time at the end of our presentation to answer your questions.

Format: Virtual

Best for: Admitted transfer students

Register for May 16

Explore Virtually

Not into waiting? Tour campus now — and we mean right now.

Virtual Tours

Explore WVU any time — from anywhere — with 360-degree views of nearly every building on campus, including:

  • student unions
  • historic Woodburn Circle
  • sports and recreation venues
  • labs and classrooms
  • residence halls
  • dining centers
Virtual Campus Tour Virtual Housing Tour

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What’s it like at WVU?

Watch these videos for a quick intro to Mountaineer life.
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The Most Honest Campus Tour Ever 💛💙

Come along as two WVU students show you our campus as only true Mountaineers can appreciate.

Watch on YouTube: The *Real* Campus Tour Video

Your journey starts at West Virginia University

Choosing which college or university to go to can be difficult. When you choose to be a WVU Mountaineer, it really is the start of an incredible journey.

Watch on YouTube: Your Journey Starts at West Virginia University Video

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Admissions Counselors

Your admissions counselor knows everything about WVU, applying to college and scholarships and aid. Find your counselor to schedule a call.

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Student Ambassadors

No one knows WVU like our students! Student ambassadors can talk about campus life, WVU traditions, clubs you can join and all the ways you’ll make friends.

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