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Frequently Asked Questions

The following are some popular questions that we receive from students. If you don't find your question or would like more information, please contact your admissions counselor, search frequently asked questions, or contact us.

When is the application deadline?

WVU has a rolling admissions policy and will accept applications until August 1 for a fall term, and December 1 for a spring term. We encourage high school students to apply early in their senior year, and transfer applicants to apply 6-8 weeks before the term to allow for receipt of official transcripts.

Is there an advantage to applying using the Common App vs. WVU’s application?

To apply for on-campus programs, we invite first-time freshmen to apply using either the Common App or the WVU Application. There is no advantage to using one application form over the other. Both offer test optional, and neither application requires a personal essay or recommendations. Requirements and processing times are the same regardless of which application you choose.

Transfer applicants may apply using the WVU Application.

To apply for an online program, use the steps for WVU Online Campus applicants.

May I apply to more than one campus within the WVU system?

Although you may apply to multiple campuses within the WVU system (including WVU Morgantown, WVU Online, WVU Potomac State College in Keyser, and WVU Institute of Technology in Beckley), applicants can only receive an admissions decision to one campus. We encourage you to work with a representative at your first-choice campus to determine application requirements and decision processing.

How do I submit my official transcripts and ACT or SAT scores?

You can submit transcripts multiple ways including via email, document service, or mail. You can order test scores from the testing center or add WVU to your list of schools that receive your scores during test registration. Visit the following pages for more details on how to submit official transcripts and options for submitting test scores.

Why was I referred to another campus when I applied to Morgantown?

In some cases, students may not meet the requirements for the Morgantown flagship campus and are referred to WVU Potomac State College or WVU Tech campus. If referred to either, you must work with that specific campus to enroll. You are required to meet a 2.0 cumulative GPA and 24 transferable credit benchmarks to change campuses to Morgantown.

What GPA does WVU use for admission and scholarships?

We use the most recent cumulative GPA (weighted if reported) from a student's high school transcript. We use a 4-point grading scale and convert percentages. Learn more about GPA evaluation and conversion.

Will WVU recalculate my GPA?

We do not recalculate GPA for weight or to accommodate grade forgiveness. However, the Office of Admissions reserves the right to recalculate and may need to do so for students with special circumstances or attending more than one high school.

Can I submit an updated GPA?

After you're admitted, you may submit the GPA update request form to apply changes if newly calculated by the high school. GPA is not automatically updated; the form must be submitted with a transcript included.

Does WVU superscore test results, and are scores required?

WVU superscores the ACT and SAT for admission, Honors College eligibility, and scholarships. Test scores are optional but may be required for select majors, direct admission to the Honors College, and some scholarships.

We accept multiple test dates and combine the highest subscores from different test dates to create a superscore total or composite. Learn how to submit or update your test scores.

Changes to the Optional Science Section for ACT: the science section is optional beginning April 2025 for online assessments. If you take the ACT in-person, it will depend on the requirement for your state. WVU will calculate 2 superscores to accommodate the optional science section — one including the science score and one without. The higher of the 2 superscores will be used for admission to the University and Honors, as well as scholarship eligibility. West Virginia residents are encouraged to review the Promise Scholarship requirements related to standardized test scores.

Does WVU accept dual enrollment or college in high school credit? What about AP, IB, and CLEP?

We accept dual enrollment courses from accredited 2- or 4-year institutions. Credit may be applied directly to meet course requirements, or as elective credit. Grades for college credit are transferred, as well. An official college transcript is required to review and apply credit, and it must be sent directly by the credit-granting institution. Please reference our transfer equivalency pages for more details.

AP, IB, and CLEP credits are also accepted. Visit our AP, IB, and CLEP page to see equivalency charts and instructions for submitting your scores to WVU.

How can I change the major I listed on my admissions application?

You may change your major after you have been admitted by completing the change of major form. If you have already scheduled classes through New Student Orientation, you are not eligible to complete this form and will need to contact your academic adviser. Please note that a change of major may impact your current decision, direct entry to select majors, and select scholarships.

How is residency determined?

We use the information provided on your admissions application to determine your residency status. Residency is related to your state of residence and is used to assess tuition and fees and award scholarships. For specifics, please visit our residency site.

How do I apply for scholarships, and is there a deadline?

Freshmen and transfer students are automatically considered for scholarships if admitted by August 1 for the start of the fall semester, or January 2 for spring. Additionally, we accept updated test scores and GPA calculations until the merit deadline.

GPA is not automatically updated for admitted freshmen. Once admitted, students must request a review of new credentials by submitting the GPA update request form. Test scores delivered by the testing center and received by the deadlines are automatically updated.

Admissions will continually update the GPA for transfer students through receipt of all final college transcripts. These updates may impact scholarship awards.

Learn more about scholarships, including select awards that may require an application or additional information.

How can I visit WVU?

We offer guided and self-guided daily campus tours along with various open house events for prospective students. Additionally, we offer a virtual tour and webinars. Visit the Experience WVU site to learn about all options, schedule a visit, or register for an event.

Are first-time freshman students required to live on campus?

We require all first-time freshman and first-time transfer students with fewer than 24 credits to reside on campus for the first year. All students are required to file the housing application, or housing exemption if eligible. Learn more about the First Year Live On Requirement.

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