The Yellow Jacket Pledge

The Yellow Jacket Pledge

Access

Guaranteed admission for community college students who have:

• Associate degree or 30+ credits.

• GPA ≥ 2.5.

• West Virginia residency.

Guaranteed admission for high school graduates who have:

• GPA ≥ 2.5.

• West Virginia residency.

In-coming first-time Regents Bachelor of Arts students receive first semester at no cost (tuition and fees only) if they meet the following:

• West Virginia residency.

• At least four years out of high school.

Affordability

Beginning fall 2025, freeze all in-state tuition, and fees for eight semesters and Room and Board for the upcoming academic year.

Make WVSU one of the most affordable four-year institutions in West Virginia.

Free for Eight

• Tuition assistance program that covers the cost of tuition, fees, and approved academic program fees for eligible West Virginia resident students.

• The program is a “last dollar in” program, meaning it covers any remaining costs after other financial aid is applied.

Career Readiness

Designed for all first-time, full-time freshmen beginning with the class of 2029.

The university pledges additional education/professional development to graduates if unemployed 12 months after graduation.

For more information:

West Virginia State University
Office of Undergraduate Recruitment Admissions
124 Ferrell Hall
PO Box 1000
Institute, WV 25112
admissions@wvstateu.edu

Phone: 304-766-3000

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