Your Mountaineer Timeline for First-Time Freshmen
Mark these dates on your calendar so you don't miss important deadlines.
July
-
Admissions application available for fall.
August
- August 15: WVU begins processing admission applications. WVU has a rolling admissions policy, which means we do not have 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 accepted. You must pay the academic deposit to submit the housing application.
- October 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens.
November
- November: Room selection begins.
January
- WVU begins awarding scholarships to admitted, incoming freshmen.
- Financial award packages (merit and need-based) awarded.
- Spring semester classes begin.
March
- March 1: Deadline for filing FAFSA.
- Early March: New Student Orientation information is sent to those who have paid the academic deposit and registration becomes available.
May
-
May 1:
Academic deposit payment
due for students entering in the fall.
- May 1: Last day to receive a full refund on academic deposit.
June
- Attend New Student Orientation.
August
- Fall semester classes begin.