CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 2023 West Virginia State University Day at the Capitol is set for Thursday, February 16, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and all students, faculty and staff are invited to attend, if your schedule allows.
Throughout the second floor of the state capitol building a variety of informational displays will be set up outside the House of Delegates and Senate chambers featuring the educational offerings found here at WVSU, as well as information on admissions, extension services, athletics, alumni, and more.
If you are interested in attending, the University will be providing a shuttle from campus to the Capitol and back again on February 16. The shuttle will depart campus from the Ferrell Hall bus stop on the half-hour as follows.
7:30 a.m. pick up at the WVSU Ferrell Hall bus stop 8:00 a.m. drop off and pick up at Capitol 8:30 a.m. pick up and drop off at WVSU 9:00 a.m. pick up and drop off at Capitol 9:30 a.m. pickup and drop off at WVSU 10:00 a.m. pickup and drop off at Capitol 10:30 a.m. pickup and drop off at WVSU 11:00 a.m. pickup and drop off at Capitol 11:30 a.m. pickup and drop off at WVSU Noon pickup and drop off at Capitol 12:30 p.m. pickup and drop off at WVSU 1:00 p.m. pickup and drop off at Capitol 1:30 p.m. pickup and drop off at WVSU 2:00 p.m. pickup and drop off at Capitol
The shuttle will depart the Capitol to return to campus at approximately 2:15 p.m.
For anyone driving themselves to the Capitol, free parking is provided in the parking lot directly beside Laidley Field. KRT provides transportation from Laidley Field to the Capitol. There are also a limited number of metered spaces available on the Capitol grounds. The Capitol building opens at 7:45 a.m. and there are security checkpoints that visitors must pass through.