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Plan Your Day

On Saturday, April 11, at Decide WVU, we’re rolling out the gold and blue carpet just for future Mountaineers like you.

Tips for Attending

  • You’ll check in at the Hope Coliseum. Find your check-in gate.
  • Parking is available in the Hope Coliseum lots.
  • Transportation is provided throughout the event and returns you to the Hope Coliseum at the end of the program.
  • Come hungry: breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided.
  • Dress for the weather and wear comfy shoes.
  • Bring your questions.
  • Optional Friday activities will be available.
  • Select Morgantown hotels offer discounts to Decide WVU guests.
  • Decide on WVU!

Get Your Gear (and a Discount)

The WVU Bookstore is offering a special discount for Decide WVU guests! Receive 10% off your WVU clothing and gift purchases with code “spirit25” on April 11. The code applies to online or in-person purchases at the Downtown, Evansdale Crossing, and Health Sciences locations.

Certain exclusions apply: textbooks, electronics, championship gear, etc.

Find Your Check-in Gate

Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Hope Coliseum.

You’ll check in at either the Gold or Blue Gate, depending on your major.

Select your major to find your check-in gate.


Decide WVU Schedule

Friday, April 10

Optional activities

On Friday, we’ll offer a variety of optional on-your-own events and activities. Take a campus tour through the Visitors Center, swing by WVUp All Night, and so much more!

Saturday, April 11

Decide WVU program

Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m., and activities end at 4 p.m. You’ll receive a detailed schedule with specific times and locations when you arrive.

  • 8:30-9:15 a.m. Check-in and breakfast (free!). Find your check-in gate.
  • 9:15-9:45 a.m. Good Morning Mountaineers
  • 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Academic sessions
  • 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch (also free!)
  • 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Pop-up offices, Navigate WVU, Mountainlair Street Festival
  • Noon-3:30 p.m. Lab visits
  • Noon-4 p.m. Residence hall showrooms
  • 12:30-4 p.m. Student Life Fest. Pick up your giveaway and free snacks!

Saturday afternoon activities

While not part of the official Decide WVU program, these ctivities are open to our guests.

  • 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Rec Fest
    See current students outside the Rec playing pickleball, basketball, cornhole, spikeball, sand volleyball, CoSpo Raffle (champ shirts & play pass)
  • 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
    • Check out the WVU Craft Center in the basement of Braxton Hall.
    • Visit Honors Hall for Honors Hall Cookies and Conversations.
    • Stop by E. Moore Hall to see the Commuter Lounge.
  • 12:30 p.m. Planetarium Show, White Hall Level PL
  • 3 p.m. WVU Men’s Soccer vs. Georgetown, Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium

Find Lodging

These Morgantown hotels have agreed to a 15% discount off their current rate at the time of booking. Please use the booking link provided for each property to receive the discount.

Entrance of a modern five-story hotel

Holiday Inn Morgantown - University Area

1188 Pineview Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505

USA flag in front of modern, four-story hotel

Residence Inn

1046 Willowdale Road Morgantown, West Virginia, USA, 26505

5-story modern hotel building with wide drive-through unloading area

Hilton Garden Inn

150 Suncrest Towne Centre Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505

6-story hotel in historic building in downtown Morgantown

Hotel Morgan

Booking link coming soon.

Entrance of modern 5-story hotel with on-site parking

Hampton Inn and Suites - University Town Centre

325 Granville Square, Morgantown, WV 26501

Entrance of modern, 5-story hotel with covered drive-up/unloading area

Courtyard Marriott

Booking link coming soon.

14-story modern building in Morgantown's Wharf district

Waterfront Marriott

Booking link coming soon.

Modern 2-story hotel with covered entryway

The Cranberry Hotel

2700 Cranberry Square, Morgantown, WV, 26508

4-story modern hotel with on-site parking

LaQuinta Inn and Suites

Booking link coming soon.

If you need assistance or have questions, contact Tami Wood, Visit Mountaineer Country sales director, at 304-292-5081.

Blackout dates vary per property and include WVU graduation weekend and WVU home football game weekends.

Contact Us

If you have questions or need to change your registration, email Recruitment Events or call 304-293-2121.

Email Us

Decide WVU Schedule

Your Decide WVU program is Saturday, April 11. Additional activities are offered on Friday and Saturday afternoon.

Friday Activities

Optional, on-your-own activities the day before Decide WVU.

  • 10 a.m. Friday Family Walk and Craft, West Virginia Botanic Garden
  • 11 a.m. Used Book Sale, Morgantown Mall (April 10-12)
  • Noon-10 p.m. WV Tattoo Expo Spring Edition, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
  • Tour the Night Before: Decide WVU Campus Tour (Limited Space). Reserve tour spaces now.
  • 5 p.m. WVU Women’s Tennis vs. Houston
  • 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. World Music, Gladys G. Davis Theatre, Canady Creative Arts Center. Get $5 off the general public ticket price with discount code DECIDE426.
  • 10 p.m.-2 a.m. WVUp All Night, Mountainlair Student Union

Decide WVU Program

Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, and activities end at 4 p.m. You’ll receive a detailed schedule with specific times and locations when you arrive.

  • 8:30-9:15 a.m. Check-in and breakfast (free!). Find your check-in gate.
  • 9:15-9:45 a.m. Good Morning Mountaineers
  • 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Academic sessions
  • 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch (also free!)
  • 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Pop-up offices, Navigate WVU, Mountainlair Street Festival
  • Noon-3:30 p.m. Lab visits
  • Noon-4 p.m. Residence hall showrooms
  • 12:30-4 p.m. Student Life Fest. Pick up your giveaway and free snacks!

Saturday Afternoon Activities

Optional, on-your-own activities after Decide WVU.

  • 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Rec Fest
    See current students outside the Rec playing pickleball, basketball, cornhole, spikeball, sand volleyball, CoSpo Raffle (champ shirts & play pass)
  • 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
    • Check out the WVU Craft Center in the basement of Braxton Hall.
    • Visit Honors Hall for Honors Hall Cookies and Conversations.
    • Stop by E. Moore Hall to see the Commuter Lounge.
  • 12:30 p.m. Planetarium Show, White Hall Level PL
  • 3 p.m. WVU Men’s Soccer vs. Georgetown, Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium