Undergraduate Admissions

We are delighted that you have expressed interest in West Virginia State University!

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions wishes you the best on your academic and personal achievements. We extend a warm invitation for you to become a part of the WVSU family. We encourage you to be proactive in your college selection process and our Admissions Counselors will provide guidance about the admissions process.  

It is suggested that prospective students initiate the application for admission process at least six months prior to the start of the semester in which they wish to begin classes.

Admission Office Student Assistants and Tour Guides are here to help!

First Time Freshman Undergraduate Admissions

Admissions Requirements                                                                           

  • Application Fee $20- Non-refundable 
  • Official high school transcript (2.0 cumulative GPA) 
  • Immunization Records (if born after January 1, 1957) 

Core Requirements

  • 4 English (including English 12CR and courses in grammar, composition, and literature)
  • 3 Social Studies (including U.S. studies/history)
  • 4 Mathematics (three units must be Algebra I and higher or Math I or higher; Transitional Math for Seniors will also be accepted). Courses designed as “support courses”, such as Math I Lab or Math I Support, that provide extra instructional time but no additional content shall not be acceptable as meeting the required 4 mathematics course core requirements. 
  • 3 Science (all courses to be college preparatory laboratory science, preferably including units from biology, chemistry, and physics)
  • 1 Arts
  • 2 World Language (two units of the same world language; sign language is also acceptable) 

*Students taking dual credit courses at another institution must request for your official transcript to be sent to the admissions office to receive credit.

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

* You can submit a copy of the Unofficial Transcript which can be used to make an admissions decision.

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