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2. Introductions Jacquelyn Gress Regional Recruiter, Office of Admissions Christina Maier Regional Recruiter, Office of Admissions *West Virginia University Alumna*

3. West Virginia University  Founded in 1867  Land Grant Institution  Among the top 100 public universities according to U.S. News & World Report  WVU ranked number 30 in the Forbes top 100 list of best buy colleges  Morgantown ranked No. 7 on Kiplinger’s list of 10 Great Places to Live  Morgantown ranked No. 20 on Best College Rankings Best College Towns in America  Affordability according to the Collegeboard:  6 th for in-state tuition  11 th for out-of-state tuition  WVU boasts over 200 fields of study on one campus Medical School and Health Sciences Center Professional Law School

4. New Construction Agricultural Sciences Building Evansdale Crossing University Park (Evansdale) School of Engineering University Place (Downtown)

5. Our Students  Currently home to nearly 30,000 students Just over 22,000 undergraduates  Where do our students come from? WVU represents all 50 states, 113 different countries  Diversity Domestic diversity in 2013 grew to 12.8% overall 14.3% of freshman class

6. Application & Enrollment Process Application Decisions are made on a rolling basis We begin processing applications mid-September 4-6 weeks for decision once all application materials have been received Essays and recommendations are optional Completed Application includes 3 items: Online Application Official Standardized Test Scores from the College Board or ACT We use Superscores! Official transcript that includes senior year classes March February JanuaryOctober September August July Academic Deposit Online Application Housing Deposit Submit the FAFSA Room Selection Begins Orientation Registration Apply July 15 Apply July 15 Two Ways To Apply COMMON APPLICATION WVU APPLICATION Common Application

7. Academic Requirements 4 units of English (including grammar, composition, and literature) 4 units of college preparatory mathematics (Alg 1, Geometry, and Alg. 2 plus a 4 th college prep math—do not accept finance, accounting, or computer science) 3 units of social studies (including U.S. History) 3 units of science (ALL units must be laboratory science) 2 units of a foreign language, must be the same language. American Sign Language is acceptable for this requirement 1 unit of fine arts – Recommended units include: Music, Band, Art, Theater, Dance, Drama, and Performance

8. Scholarships & Financial Aid  Automatic Admissions Scholarships Awarded to West Virginia Residents and Out of State Students 1030 SAT/22 ACT score or higher WVU does Superscore WVU does not require the writing portion of the ACT or SAT  Other West Virginia Resident Scholarships Can be found on our scholarship website You can work closely with your admissions counselor to learn more! WV state scholarships do not Superscore (example: Promise)  Departmental Scholarships The College of Engineering, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences & the College of Business have specific merit requirements Most other departments have scholarships to offer but they are very competitive and students are carefully selected  Financial Aid Submit the FAFSA in Late January/Early February; No later than March 1st Request that your FASFA information is sent to WVU Your Financial Aid Package will be sent to you at the end of March through April

9. Honors College Application Process  Honors College will automatically contact if you meet the requirements  A letter will be sent to you in the mail a week after you have been admitted  Directions about the statement of intent will be included in the letter  Acceptance letters will be mailed after review of the statement of intent Requirements  3.8 GPA with an ACT 25 or 1140 SAT  3.6 GPA with an ACT 26 1180 SAT  3.5 GPA with an ACT 28 or a 1260 SAT Honors College DOES Superscore Benefits for all Honors Students Priority registration Honors advisor in their major as a freshman Support from the Honors Office Honors housing (until the hall is full) & early move-in Honors courses taught by top faculty Honors credit for research, internship and study abroad experiences Small honors courses; 20 students

10. Parking and Transportation  PRT, Mountain Line, and Blue and Gold Connector FREE with WVU ID  Coliseum Free parking on campus most days but not guaranteed  Mountaineer Station Parking garage/daily fees apply  Parking Permits Online system, opens in April for following year Most gravel and paved lots - approx. $250-$450 per year A car on campus for non-commuting freshmen is discouraged

11. Parking and Transportation  Parents Club Buses to Home on Breaks Hagerstown, Allentown, Carlisle, King of Prussia, Seacaucus Pittsburgh Airport & Greyhound Bus Terminal Central Maryland Long Island Delaware, Mt. Laurel, Hamilton, Wall Northern Virginia Ohio and Illinois ( new this year)  I-Ride 79 Daily bus service between Charleston, WV and Morgantown Connections in Charleston, WV  Greyhound Morgantown to Pittsburgh, PA, D.C., Clarksburg, WV, Charleston, WV and other points  Mega Bus Morgantown to: Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, D.C. Or connect in Pittsburgh to get to: Harrisburg, New York or Philadelphia  Sunday Shopping Shuttle Shopping areas and entertainment

12. mandy.williams@mail.wvu.edu Phone: 304-376-0942

13. Student Life  Free tutoring Services  WVU Up All Night  Career Services Center  Writing Center  Aspire Office  Mountaineer Parents Club  Math Learning Center  Intramural & Club Sports  Adventure West Virginia  WELLWVU  International Student Services  Countless cultural and international groups

14. Thank You for joining us! Apply July 15 th Schedule a campus visit at admissions.wvu.edu/visit Please type your questions in the chat box located at the lower left-hand side of your screen. Jacquelyn.gress@mail.wvu.edu Phone: 304-376-6650