Information for
First-Time Freshmen

• Just researching?

  Let us tell you more being a Mountaineer. Complete the Request Information form, and we’ll be in touch.

  Our Majors
  Tuition and Fees
  Request Information

• Admission requirements

  Review our admission requirements for first-time freshmen.

  Admission Requirements

• Financial aid and scholarships

  Estimate how much your WVU education will cost and see how you can help pay for it with financial aid and scholarships.

  Merit Scholarship Table
  Scholarship Deadlines and Tips
  Estimate Financial Aid
  How to Apply for Financial Aid
  Reduced Tuition Benefits
  

• Apply to WVU

  Apply to WVU as a first-time freshman.

  How to Apply

• Deadlines

  See what we need – and when we need it.

  Application Deadlines
  Academic Deposit Deadline
  Financial Aid Application Deadline

• Waiting for a decision?

  Check your email frequently for important information from WVU. We will let you know if we are missing documents, transcripts or ACT/SAT scores, etc.

  Check your application status

• Admitted? Enroll at WVU

  Already accepted? Get ready for your first semester.

  Admitted Student Steps 
  Pay Academic Deposit
  Apply for Housing
  New Student Orientation
  
  

• Change your major

  Changed your mind about your major? You can complete the Change of Major form before you enroll. All major change requests need to be submitted no later than one week before you attend New Student Orientation.

  Change of Major Form

• Change your term

  Can’t attend this semester? You can change your entry term for up to one academic year.

  Change of Term Form

• Visit WVU

  Experience WVU for yourself. Our Visitors Centers offer tours of campus on weekdays and select Saturdays.

  Experience WVU

• Questions

  Still have a question? Contact your admissions counselor for assistance.