Academic Services at WVU

Career Services

Launch your career! Career Services will help with internships and your job search. Starting your first semester, we are ready to help with:

Creating resumes and preparing application materials
Finding and applying for internships and job opportunities
Hosting career fairs with hundreds of potential employers
Accessing 7,000+ jobs and internships annually through Handshake, our digital career resources

Purpose Center

We have the first Purpose Center on any college campus. We’ll help you learn your strengths and how to use them to reach your full potential. CliftonStrengths® is a fun (no stress) online tool you can use, for free, along with individual coaching sessions.

Tutoring

College is different from high school. Even if you’ve taken college-level classes, there will be an adjustment. That’s why we offer free tutoring and student success coaching.

Student Success Programs

Your goal is graduation. And we want you to get there. Our Student Success programs will help you stay on track with free services, including mentoring, workshops, and programs especially for first-generation students.

Advising

Your academic adviser will help you chart a plan of study. Depending on your major, your adviser will be a faculty member in your department or a professional adviser familiar with your major and possible career paths. If you haven’t decided on a major, you will work with an adviser to narrow your academic and career interests. You can also use DegreeWorks to get real-time advice and track progress toward your degree.

Libraries and Research Support

WVU Libraries provide resources, services, and spaces to help you succeed academically:

Access to millions of books, journals, databases, and digital resources
Expert librarians to help you find, cite, and use sources effectively
Informational workshops on topics such as data management, R functions, and data visualization (introductory to advanced)
Unique study spaces, including sensory rooms, exercise bikes, and study rooms
Digital photography studio with professional backdrops, lighting, and equipment
“Ask a Librarian” feature for research help online, in person, or via Zoom

Eberly Writing Studio

Strong writing skills are the key to success in college and beyond. At the Eberly Writing Studio, you can get free, one-on-one help to improve your writing, speaking, and editing skills. Our trained tutors work with all kinds of assignments, including essays, lab reports, and personal statements, so that you can become a more confident writer.