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Counting down the days until your student starts their college journey? We're excited too!

Your student is launching an incredible journey that will lead to more than just a degree. This page will help you make sure you and your student are fully prepared.
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Join the Mountaineer Parents Club

You’re part of our family too.

With more than 20,000 members, the Parents Club is free and open to parents and family members of current, former, and future WVU students. With a toll-free helpline, social media, parent electronic news, and email updates, you’ll have your finger on the pulse of campus life throughout your student’s time at WVU.
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Family Guide

Know Your Timeline

We know this can be a stressful time for families. Getting items checked off your to-do list is crucial, and we want to make sure you have everything completed before August move-in. Review the new student timeline and steps for first-time freshmen so you’ll never miss a deadline.

Admitted Student Booklet

This admitted student booklet is your go-to resource for preparing for your student’s first semester. It includes a helpful checklist (and lots more) to keep you on track. Download it here or watch for the printed version in your mail.

Test Optional

Did you know that WVU is test-optional? And the best part? We don’t penalize a student who decides to go test-optional. Better yet, we offer scholarships to students who apply test-optional. Visit these pages to learn more about test-optional.

Next Steps

Your student’s to-do list to prep for their first semester.

Pay the Academic Deposit

This step unlocks your student’s future as a Mountaineer. The academic deposit is $150 for West Virginia residents and $250 for all other students. Pay the academic deposit now to secure your student’s place in our incoming class.

Complete the Housing Application

Your student’s been admitted, and now it’s time to explore where to live. Did you know we have 12 residence halls on campus? Take a virtual tour of our residence halls, pay the housing deposit, and choose your student’s next home away from home.

Grant Access to Parent/Guest Portal

Your student can use the WVU Parent/Guest Portal to grant you permission to access their student records, such as grades and financial aid.

Academics

We’ll help your student find their purpose and a path to get there.

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Academic Advising

Your student must meet with an adviser each semester to register for classes. Incoming students will talk with an adviser virtually as part of New Student Orientation before their first semester.

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Grades

At the end of every term, grades are posted on your student’s official transcript. You can view your student’s grades via the WVU Parent and Guest Portal if your student has granted you permission. Midterm grades are also posted during the eighth week of the semester, though these grades are not permanent.

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Tutoring

If your student is having difficulty with a class, they can get help — at no charge. We offer drop-in tutoring and tutoring by appointment, as well as student success coaches, mentoring, and seminars to develop skills like note-taking and test-taking.

Stay Connected

We want you to be a part of the WVU community.

Parents Club Webinars

Join the Mountaineer Parents Club’s webinars to talk with WVU representatives who can answer your questions about housing, financial aid, Adventure WV, and more.

Campus Events

Fall is ideal for experiencing campus traditions. We’ll share how you can connect with WVU in the future.

Be Social

Keep up with what’s happening on campus by following WVU social media accounts. You’ll get some extra smiles and laughs, too.

Letters from Home

Team up with the Mountaineer Parents Club to surprise your student with a Letter from Home.

Contact Us

We're here to help every step of the way.

Admissions Counselors

Have questions about your next steps? Or about submitting your deposit? Your WVU admissions counselor is an expert on these topics (and many more, so ask them anything!). And it’s literally their job to chat with you! Reach out to them anytime.

Office of Admissions

Our Admissions staff can assist with any questions or issues you encounter as you continue the steps to enroll. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (except for University holidays). Call us at 304-293-2121 or fill out our contact form.