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Your Mountaineer Timeline for First-Time Freshmen

This timeline is for first-time freshmen with a fall 2025 term start; students interested in the fall 2024 or spring 2025 terms are encouraged to contact their WVU Admissions Counselor for assistance.

August

September

October

November

December

January/February

March

April/May

  • Take the ALEKS math placement assessment.
    ALEKS is required of all first-time freshmen prior to meeting with an academic advisor and scheduling courses as part of New Student Orientation.
  • May 1 - Deadline to cancel for fall 2025 term start and receive a full refund of the academic deposit and partial refund of the housing deposit.

June

July

  • First week of July - Fall charges are applied to your bill and available in WVU MyAccount via your WVU Portal.
  • Early July - Tuition Payment Plan is available for the fall semester.
  • Watch your MIX email for details related to residence hall move-in.

August

  • August 1 - Scholarship deadline: students enrolling in the fall must be admitted by August 1 to be eligible for merit scholarships. Admitted students have until August 1 to submit updates to GPA or test scores. Earlier deadlines may apply for select awards. 
  • August - Residence hall move-in. Time slots for all residence halls will be available each day.
  • August 20 - First day of fall 2025 classes!

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