Your Mountaineer Timeline

August

August 15: WVU begins processing admissions applications. WVU has a rolling admissions policy, which means there isn't a specific admission application deadline. Applicants are considered for and informed of admission on a first-come, first-served basis.

October

October 1: Housing applications are available. You must pay the academic deposit before you apply for housing.
October 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens.
October 1: First-time freshmen who are West Virginia residents can submit the PROMISE Scholarship application. Additional information can be found at cfwv.com.

November: Room selection begins.
Early November: Immunizations and student insurance portal opens for students entering in the spring semester.

December 1: Academic deposit payment due for students entering in the spring.
December 28: Health insurance waiver due for students entering in the spring semester.

March 1: Submit the FAFSA before this date for priority consideration of all aid programs.
Early March: New Student Orientation information is sent to students who have paid the academic deposit.
March 1: Deadline for first-time freshmen who are West Virginia residents to apply for the PROMISE Scholarship by submitting both the PROMISE application and FAFSA.

May: Consider setting up a tuition payment plan for fall semester charges.
May 1: Academic deposit payment due for students entering in the fall.
May 1: Last day to cancel your attendance and receive a full refund on academic deposit and partial refund on the housing deposit.
May 1: Last day for admitted students to submit updated academic credentials, including test scores and transcripts, for review of merit aid eligibility.

Attend New Student Orientation.
Choose a dining plan.
Early June: Immunizations and student insurance portal opens for students entering in the fall semester.

Early July: Fall charges will be available in STAR. If you owe a balance, you will receive a bill in your MIX email. You will not receive a bill if you have paid your fees, have established a payment plan that covers your balance, have a sponsor paying your fees or have enough aid to cover your charges. You can set up a payment plan as soon as you are admitted to pay in monthly installments.
Complete the financial wellness course and the first section of the alcohol education program.