WVSU students will tell you that there's a lot to love about their university - from the many opportunities to learn and grow ... to the faculty and staff who support them on their journey to a successful future.
Location - WVSU is located just a few miles from Charleston, the capitol of West Virginia, and within easy driving distance from major cities in five bordering states.
Size - With 3,514 students and a student faculty ratio of 17:1, students are able to learn in a comfortable, supportive environment, while experiencing the opportunities associated with a much larger university.
Campus - You'll love our campus, a beautiful setting with lots of green space and a great quad area for studying outside in the fresh air, or tossing around a football with newfound friends.
History - Founded in 1891 as a Historically Black College, WVSU has evolved to serve a population that is richly diverse in ethnicity, geography, residential/communter, high school graduates and adult learners.
Alumni - WVSU graduates can be found in positions of leadership and public service throughout West Virginia and the world.
For financial aid and scholarship information please visit our website at: http://www.wvstateu.edu/Admissions/Financial-Aid.aspx. We encourage you to please visit www.fafsa.ed.gov and submit your Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) application. Our school code is 003826.
Congratulations!
Now that you have been admitted to WVSU, check out this video from your Admissions Recruiter for next steps to enrollment. Click
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Prior to registering for New Student Orientation and Advising there are serveral steps in the admissions process that must be completed. They are:
- Complete your application to WVSU
- Submit all supporting documentation
- Final Official High School Transcripts and/or GED Test Scores
- Final Official College Transcripts from all colleges ever attended, including those courses take while in high school
- A copy of Immunization Records
- ACT/SAT Scores (Consult with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions if unavailable)
- Advanced Placement (AP) Scores from College Board (if applicable)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Certifications (if applicable)
- Receive your official WVSU Acceptance Letter
- Register for New Student Orientation and advising and completed the online orientation
Once you recieve your WVSU Admissions Acceptance Letter:
- Register for New Student Orienation and Advising and complete your online orientation.
- Upload Your Photo to create your Student ID.
- Complete the Sigi3 Assessment.
- Visit MyState to view the Course Schedule selected for you by your advisor.
- Complete any outstanding Financial Aid requirements.
- Contact the Cashier to complete any payments or payment arrangements
- Visit WVSU's Bookstore to buy your books and to get State Gear!
- Attend all the required Welcome Days activities.
- Check your WVSU Campus Email for important updates!
- Get ready for a great start at WVSU!
Don’t forget to complete loan entrance counseling at
www.StudentLoans.gov.
West Virginia State University has some very distinguished accolades that we are very proud of:
Points of Pride