A college degree is at your fingertips when you register for classes at West Virginia State University. Whether day, night, or online, we have a variety of courses that will meet your academic needs. Take a moment to review all the general information that you need to know about getting registered and then visit the class schedule so you can register today.
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Check out the Office of the Registrar webpage to find more registration information and student forms.
Math and English Placement Exams
Students with more than five years between finishing high school and enrolling in college, and who do not have ACT/SAT scores, can take the ACCUPLACER exams to determine course placement. Additionally, students who feel that their ACT/SAT scores do not reflect their ability in math or English can also take the ACCUPLACER exams to improve their placement in these areas. The ACCUPLACER exams are online and self-paced, and we recommend you allocate at least an hour to take each exam. You get your score at the conclusion of the exam so that you can make the appropriate changes to your schedule if necessary.
The fee for testing is $28.00. You must pay this fee at the Cashier’s Office, located at 117 Ferrell Hall. Please bring your receipt to 108 Wallace Hall, at the time of your appointment. You can schedule your ACCUPLACER exam(s) by contacting Mr. Josh Means at jmeans8@wvstateu.edu or 304-766-3278 or Ms. Carla Brooks at cbrooks10@wvstateu.edu or 304-766-3159. Please also contact Mr. Means or Ms. Brooks if you require test accommodations due to a documented disability.
Academic Advising
All students (i.e., new, continuing, readmitted, or transfer) must see an academic advisor to register for classes. Prior to seeing an academic advisor, we encourage all students to review MyDegree@State – our degree audit system that helps you monitor your progress toward a degree. The academic advisor will provide each student with a PIN to enroll in courses. Each college will advise students based on their major, but students without a declared major should receive advising from the academic college that has the major closest to what the student would like to pursue. For assistance locating your advisor, students with a declared major should contact the departmental office of their major or college dean. Students without a declared major should contact Dr. Thomas Guetzloff in the First Year Academic Advising Center at 114 Wallace Hall or call (304) 720-3888. Contact college offices using the following numbers:
| College of Arts & Humanities | 201 Davis Fine Arts | (304) 766-3196 |
| College of Business & Social Sciences | 112 Hill Hall | (304) 766-3065 |
| College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics | 101 Hamblin Hall | (304) 766-3102 |
| College of Professional Studies | 520 Wallace Hall | (304) 766-3081 |
| First Year Academic Advising Center (undecided majors) | 114 Wallace Hall | (304) 720-3891 |
Academic Advising
Students should plan schedules carefully in order to avoid having to make changes after registering. Students may make schedule adjustments using MyState, but you cannot make changes after the second day of the second week of the semester. Any changes made after this time requires special permission from the dean of the college offering the class. Students will receive a grade of W if they drop a course after the second day. A student will receive a grade of F if they stop attending the class, but fail to withdraw from the course. Students should check with Financial Aid located at 125 Ferrell Hall prior to dropping the course to see what effect it will have on their financial aid eligibility. Students that require permission to enroll in a closed class or one that requires special permissions must see the dean of the college that offers the class to register. For assistance adding or dropping a class, please contact the college using the following numbers:
| College of Arts & Humanities | 201 Davis Fine Arts | (304) 766-3196 |
| College of Business & Social Sciences | 112 Hill Hall | (304) 766-3065 |
| College of Natural Science & Mathematics | 101 Hamblin Hall | (304) 766-3102 |
| College of Professional Studies | 520 Wallace Hall | (304) 766-3081 |
Admission
FIRST-TIME WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY (WVSU) STUDENTS who never attended college must submit a WVSU application form, a high school transcript or GED certificate, and ACT or SAT scores to the Admissions Office located at 124 Ferrell Hall. You may submit applications online, but please remember to submit the other required materials to the Admissions Office. High school graduates who previously completed WVSU or other college courses in high school or on campus must complete the full admission process before enrolling in classes.
TRANSFER STUDENTS who attended other colleges must submit a WVSU application form and an official transcript from each college attended to the Admissions Office located at 124 Ferrell Hall. Transfer students who completed 30 hours or less of college credits must also submit a high school transcript or GED certificate, and ACT or SAT scores.
READMITTED STUDENTS who previously attended WVSU, but are not currently enrolled or returning as transient students from another college must submit a WVSU readmission form to Registration and Records located at 127 Ferrell Hall. Students on academic probation must obtain permission for readmission from the Academic Affairs Office located at 101 Ferrell Hall prior to attempting to register.
TRANSIENT STUDENTS whose home institution is not WVSU must submit a WVSU application form and a transient approval form from the home institution each semester they intend to enroll at WVSU.
POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDENTS taking undergraduate courses must submit a WVSU application form and either an undergraduate transcript or diploma as evidence of graduation. Post-baccalaureate students pursuing a second degree must submit official transcripts of all previous college work to Registration and Records located at 127 Ferrell Hall.
GRADUATE STUDENTS who wish to apply for admission to a master’s degree program in Biotechnology, Media Studies, or Criminal Justice Administration should request an electronic copy of the application by contacting the numbers below because each graduate program has specific requirements as outlined by the application form.
| Biotechnology: | (304) 766-3102 |
| Criminal Justice Administration: | (304) 766-3254 |
| Master of Public Administration: | (304) 766-3044 |
| Media Studies: | (304) 766-3195 |
Billing & Payment
Students must make sure to take care of all financial obligations related to college. If you register early, you will receive a bill for your expenses, but if you register near the start of a semester, you must arrange for payment at the time of registration. Please consult MyState for a detailed record of your bill or visit the Cashier located at 117 Ferrell Hall. Failure to pay your bill in a timely manner may result in your removal from all of your classes. We offer several payment plans to help prevent this from occurring, but you should contact the Cashier to discuss your options.
Bookstore & Library Hours
Bookstore Hours
| Registration Week | |
| Monday – Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Thursday – Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
| First Week of Classes | |
| Monday – Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Regular Hours After the First Week | |
| Monday – Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
Library Hours
| Monday – Thursday | 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Foreign Language Test-out
Students that took two years of high school French or Spanish may test-out of French or Spanish 101. You must take the test-out exam the first week of classes, and you have to enroll in French or Spanish 101 to receive credit. Students receive a grade of K if they pass the test-out. This grade provides three hours of credit, but is not part of the grade point average calculation. Students that pass the test-out can enroll in a more advanced foreign language course. Students with three or more years of French or Spanish should enroll in French or Spanish 201. Please visit the Foreign Language Lab located at 218 Ferrell Hall for more information about what course to take and the times of the test-outs.
Registration
NEW FIRST-TIME WVSU STUDENTS who completed their application and received an acceptance letter may register for classes for the upcoming semester during an orientation, advising, and registration session held on campus. You can schedule your orientation session by visiting New Student Advising. Please make sure you have your official WVSU ID (i.e., A00XXXXXX) and password that you received with your acceptance letter prior to attempting to schedule an orientation session.
All other students (i.e., continuing, readmitted, transfer, and transient) should register online using MyState at their assigned time or during open registration. You must visit your academic advisor prior to registering to receive a PIN. For assistance locating your advisor, please contact the college using the following numbers:
| College of Arts & Humanities | 201 Davis Fine Arts | (304) 766-3196 |
| College of Business & Social Sciences | 112 Hill Hall | (304) 766-3065 |
| College of Natural Science & Mathematics | 101 Hamblin Hall | (304) 766-3102 |
| College of Professional Studies | 520 Wallace Hall | (304) 766-3081 |
| First Year Academic Advising Center | 114 Wallace Hall | (304) 720-3891 |
POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDENTS taking undergraduate courses must go to Registration and Records to obtain a PIN. Post-baccalaureate students are not required to see an academic advisor, but we encourage them to consult one if they need assistance.
Withdrawing from the University
If you wish to drop all of your courses during a semester, you must complete the withdrawal process. You will receive a grade of W for all the courses dropped. Please visit Registration and Records located at 127 Ferrell Hall to obtain a withdrawal form. All withdrawals must occur prior to the ninth week of the semester. Failure to withdraw from courses that you do not attend will result in a failing grade. This can negatively affect your GPA as well as your eligibility to receive financial aid.