Non-Traditional Students
WVU fosters learning for students of all ages and experiences. While most of WVU students are of traditional college age and attend classes full-time, WVU has a number of students who have decided to fulfill their dreams by returning to school.
You are considered a non-traditional student if:
- You are a student over the age of 23.
- You are a student who graduated from high school 5 or more years ago.
Admission Requirements for Non-Traditional Students
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Non-traditional students are required to submit an official high school transcript with their application.
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Standardized test scores are not required if you graduated or would have graduated high school 5 or more years ago. If you graduated or would have graduated less than 5 years ago, we will accept the scores listed on the official high school transcript or sent to the WVU Office of Admissions from the testing center, or
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If you are classified non-traditional but you have taken the TASC, GED, or HiSET, please review the requirements on our First-Time Freshman page.
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Students who are not attending WVU as freshmen, and decided to attend college elsewhere, will be considered for admission as a transfer student. Students must have at least a 2.0 grade point average in all college work attempted. Non-traditional students who have completed less than 24 transferable credit hours, at another accredited institution, must also meet the freshman requirements as listed above.
How to Apply as a Non-Traditional Student
We offer a variety of opportunities for non-traditional students, including the flexible, individualized Regents Bachelor of Arts program and unique online courses through the WVU Online Campus.
To apply as a non-traditional student, complete the WVU Application.
For more information on options for non-traditional students, contact us at wvuadmissions@mail.wvu.edu or 304-293-2121.