UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Greetings from
WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY We are delighted that you have expressed interest in West Virginia State University, home of the Yellow Jacket Nation! We are confident that as you embark on your collegiate career, you will grow through academic and social engagement that will prepare you for real life experiences. Your journey “It Starts at STATE!� WVSU has a rich and diverse heritage of academic excellence. Our students enjoy the educational benefits of distinguished nationally ranked academic programs and applied research. Our university is also unmatched in its beauty, diversity, environment, and charm. The West Virginia State University Office of Undergraduate Admissions Staff 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 look forward to guiding you through your admission process. Want to know more? Please visit wvstateu.edu to apply for admission, explore financial aid and scholarships, and research academic degree programs. We invite you to schedule a campus tour to learn about our history and traditions at WVSU. Our staff in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is available to serve you, so please contact us should you have any questions at admissions@wvstateu.edu or (304) 204-4345 or (800) 987-2112. We look forward to you joining our Yellow Jacket Nation! Sincerely, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
EXCELLENCE RANKINGS “Our high quality academic programs and consistent pursuit of excellence continues to receive accolades as we, at West Virginia State University, proudly develop tomorrow’s leaders.” – President Anthony L. Jenkins, West Virginia State University
DISCOVER STATE MISSION
West Virginia State University will meet the higher education and economic development needs of the state and region through innovative teaching and applied research. We are a community of students, staff, and faculty committed to academic growth, service and preservation of racial and cultural diversity.
HISTORY
West Virginia State University was founded in 1891 as a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) that currently enrolls more than 3,800 students. We are a public, fouryear, land-grant research institution, located in Institute, West Virginia, just west of the capital city of Charleston. Our student population is richly diverse in ethnicity, geography, residential/ commuter, traditional and adult learners.
NOTABLE ALUMNI
Doctors, lawyers, generals, actors, writers, scientists - so many WVSU alums have gone on to greatness. Among our most notable graduates are Katherine Johnson, whose extraordinary work at NASA helped the United States win the “space race” and became the basis of the book and Academy Award-nominated film “Hidden Figures;” Earl Lloyd, the first African-American to play in the NBA; noted Broadway and television actor Lou Myers who is best known for his role as Mr. Gaines in “A Different World;” and the Rev. Leon Sullivan, author of “The Sullivan Principles,” that helped bring an end to Apartheid in South Africa.
UNIVERSITY MASCOT Yellow Jacket, named Stinger
ATHLETICS
NCAA Division II, Mountain East Conference WOMEN Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball MEN Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis
ARMY ROTC
The WVSU Yellow Jacket Battalion has commissioned more than 900 officers into the U.S. Army. WVSU’s Yellow Jacket Battalion has produced a Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient, 15 Generals and over 100 Lieutenant Colonels.
LOCATION
WVSU is located in Institute, West Virginia, just a few miles from Charleston, the largest city and the state capital. Our main campus is located off Interstate 64 and within easy driving distance from major cities in five bordering states to include Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
SIZE
WVSU’s 3,800 students enjoy a 14:1 studentfaculty ratio. Our students learn in a challenging, nurturing, and safe environment, which allows them to engage with new people, perspectives and ideas.
ACADEMICS
We offer 23 undergraduate degrees, 7 graduate degrees and 6 fully online degrees in our four academic colleges.
STUDENT LIFE AND ENGAGEMENT
WVSU offers over 50 student organizations, including honor societies, Greek organizations, marching band, concert choir, jazz ensemble, dance team, religious and political groups, and more.
ACCREDITATION
WVSU holds the longest continuous accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) of public colleges in West Virginia and is among the top 10 percent in the world. The Bachelor of Science in Education is nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), formerly NCATE. The Bachelor of Science in Social Work is nationally accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program, including the management and accounting concentrations, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING HONORS PROGRAM
The Honors Program offers enriched academic opportunities for students with high academic achievements through academic challenges that enhance their skills and as they continue their pursuit of excellence.
RESEARCH ROOKIES
Research is an important part of the undergraduate experience. Students engage in enriching research experiences that allow them to explore their intended majors, develop relationships with faculty in their field and cultivate critical thinking skills. Students admitted to the Research Rookies program will be paired with a faculty member in their field of interest for an innovative, hands-on experience.
ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS
Internship Programs provide students with opportunities to integrate academic theories and principles with practical learning in professional, real-world environments in order to enhance their personal development and understanding of their local and global issues and opportunities. This will enable students to contribute and develop solutions to complex problems in their academic fields. The program gives employers the opportunity to assist and participate in student development, add to their workforce with emerging talent and enhance their long-range recruiting efforts. Internships are coordinated through academic departments in each of the University’s four colleges.
MAKE CAMPUS HOME
HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE
Living on campus is a great way to enhance your experience at WVSU, and our Office of Housing and Residence Life is eager to serve and engage our residential students. Living on campus allows you to build life long memories and friendships. We offer a number of amenities, including traditionally styled living units and modern, state-of-the-art facilities, study halls, a game room, laundry facilities, cable and Internet hook-ups and a cafĂŠ. We have two residence halls: Keith Scholars Hall and Dawson Hall. For more information regarding housing please contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life. (304) 766-3037 reslife@wvstateu.edu
DEGREE PROGRAMS College of Arts & Humanities
College of Business & Social Sciences
Art
Business Administration Accounting Agribusiness Finance International Business Management Management Information Systems Marketing
BACHELOR OF ARTS Art History Ceramics Digital Photography Drawing Painting Photography Print Making English Literature Professional Writing Technical Writing International Studies Africana Studies Communication Foreign Language International Business International Relations
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Music Performance
REGENTS BACHELOR OF ARTS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Communications Broadcasting Film Journalism/Writing Public Relations Theatre Visual Media
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Economics Agricultural Economics History Political Science Psychology Sociology
College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Biology General Plant-Soil Science Pre-Medicine
Chemistry ACS Certify Applied Chemistry Pre-Medicine/Pre-Pharmacy Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science Mathematics Applied Classical Computational Science
College of Professional Studies
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Criminal Justice Corrections Courts/Legal Studies Forensic Investigation Law Enforcement Forensic Science
Education Elementary K-6 Art (Pre-K/Adult) Business Education (5-Adult) English (5-Adult) Wellness (Pre-K/Adult) Music (Pre-K/Adult) Biology (9-Adult) Chemistry (9-Adult) General Science (5-Adult) Mathematics (5-Adult) Social Studies (5-Adult) Health Science Community Health Education Leadership in Allied Health and Rehabilitation (2+2) Nursing Social Work Sport Studies Sport Studies/ Pre-Professional Track
Graduate Programs MASTER OF ARTS
Media Studies Digital Media Productions Media Theory & Criticism Biotechnology
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION MASTER OF SCIENCE
Criminal Justice Administration Biotechnology Computer Science Sport Studies
Online Programs
BACHELOR OF ARTS English Technical Writing
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Business Administration Accounting Management Criminal Justice Corrections Courts/Legal Studies Forensic Investigation Law Enforcement Health Science Community Health Education Leadership in Allied Health and Rehabilitation (2+2)
REGENTS BACHELOR OF ARTS MASTER OF EDUCATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
ATHLETICS
Get ready to experience the Yellow Jacket Nation! WVSU is a member of the Mountain East Conference (MEC) and fields conference championship teams in several sports. Our women’s tennis team is a dynasty within the conference regularly winning the regular season and conference tournament titles. In 2018 and 2019, the team reached the NCAA Division II sweet 16 as one of the premiere programs in the country. Likewise, the Yellow Jackets softball team is a regular contender for the conference title, and
was the 2018 MEC tournament champion. The Yellow Jackets baseball team has a long history of being one of the most successful programs in NCAA Division II and has won several conference championships through the years. In 2017 and 2018, our football team posted back to back winning records, and the skies the limit going forward heading into the 2019 season. Our student-athletes routinely are named to the MEC All-Academic Team for achieving grade point averages of 3.7 to 4.0, or named to the MEC Commissioner’s Honor Roll for having grade point averages between 3.25 and 3.69.
NCAA Division II WOMEN
MEN
Cross Country
Basketball
Soccer
Football
Softball
Golf
Tennis
Tennis
Basketball
Baseball
Volleyball
MEC CHAMPIONSHIPS Baseball 2013-2014, 2014-2015 Softball 2017-2018 Women’s Tennis 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019
FIND SUPPORT
RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS The Center for Academic Engagement The Center for Academic Engagement (CAE) provides academic support services to include success coaching, skill-building workshops, and academic monitoring to ensure West Virginia State University students are positioned for educational success.
Learning Enrichment Center
West Virginia State University’s Learning Enrichment Centers provide one-onone tutoring services to students free of charge. The centers provide tutoring and academic support in business, natural sciences, mathematics, and social sciences disciplines, as well as assistance with writing assignments.
COUNSELING AND ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES Student Accessibility Resources Student Accessibility Resources works with students who have disabilities in an effort to coordinate accommodations and support services that enable equal access to an education and university life.
Mental Health Services
Counseling and Accessibility Services provides personal counseling, outreach, and consultation services to address the emotional, social, and academic needs of our students.
Peer Education
Peer Educators are students who work in conjunction with Counseling and Accessibility Services staff to deliver preventative programs and events to fellow students. They are trained by specialists in topics such as alcohol and other drugs, sexual assault and sexual health, body image, nutrition, and wellness.
Collegiate Recovery Program
The Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) is a support program for students in recovery from substance use disorder and addictive behaviors. The CRP provides students an opportunity to bond together in an alcoholfree and drug-free environment. The CRP is a safe and nurturing community in which students in recovery can be empowered in furthering their academic, professional and personal potential.
CAREER SERVICES
Take control of your future through the Office of Career Services. Students can receive career counseling, job search and internship assistance, and guidance on preparation for future careers and graduate school applications. Also, students can take advantage of educational workshops that provide them skills in developing a road map for future career success.
EXPLORE CHARLESTON
City life and outdoor treasures mix it up in Charleston, our state’s capital. You will find city living minutes away from our active campus. Being close to West Virginia’s Capital City offers our students opportunities to explore and learn so close to campus. Enjoy free admissions for tours of our State Capitol Building, the governor’s mansion and West Virginia State Museum.
AS YOU EXPLORE THE KANAWHA VALLEY, CHECK OUT THESE FAVORITE PLACES: • Downtown Charleston - A 10-minute drive from campus, downtown Charleston is a vibrant center of shopping, dining, music, arts and culture. The city is home to multiple concert venues like the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, Haddad Riverfront Park, the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, and the West Virginia Culture Center. Visit Capitol Street, with a diverse collection of boutique shops and restaurants like the popular Taylor Books, Pies and Pints, and Rock City Cake Company, and explore the city’s multiple galleries during the monthly ArtWalk. Each summer, the entire downtown transforms into a “work of art” during the 10-day FestivAll celebration. • Appalachian Power Park - Watch minor league baseball at its best, featuring the Class-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. • Charleston’s Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences - Offers exhibits and activities for all ages.
AREA EATERIES: • Ridge View BBQ – Right across the street from WVSU’s campus and a campus favorite. All Yellow Jackets receive 10 percent off their order. • Black Sheep Burritos – Offering one of a kind gourmet burritos and tacos. • First Watch- A breakfast café that’s a Charleston favorite. • Buffalo Wild Wings – Sports, wings and burgers.
• Charleston’s “Live on the Levee and FestivALL” - Summer music festivals.
• AppleBee’s – Half-priced appetizers and classic American meals.
• Capitol Market - Home to a year-round outdoor market and an eclectic collection of indoor shops featuring fresh fish, meat, produce, books, chocolates, West Virginia Foods & Things and one of the city’s most popular restaurants.
• Quaker Steak and Lube – Wings and more!
VISIT US
We encourage prospective students and their families to visit West Virginia State University and explore all of the wonderful opportunities available at STATE. During your campus visit, you will receive an information session with an admissions recruiter and tour campus with one of our current Yellow Jacket Student Ambassadors. Campus visits provide you with an opportunity to interact with current students, faculty and staff, as well as learn about our academic programs and social organizations. Visiting WVSU is the best way to get a feel for our beautiful campus, our close-knit community and our student-centered facilities. With a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you will feel comfortable in the classroom and receive the support you need to excel academically. Come join us at our Yellow Jacket Open House or Black and Gold Visit days and learn what it means to be part of the Yellow Jacket family!
SCHEDULE A CAMPUS VISIT! wvstateu.edu/visit (304) 204- 4345 (800) 987-2112 admissions@wvstateu.edu
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS First-Time Freshmen
• $20 application fee • Official high school transcript or GED (2.0 cumulative grade point average) • ACT or SAT scores (ACT 18 composite or SAT 940 total) • Immunization records * Students that have completed dual credit courses in High School must request your official transcript from that institution.
Transfer • • • •
$20 application fee 2.0 cumulative grade point average 30 credit hours or more Immunization records
*Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions must be received. Transfer applicants with under 30 credit hours will need to submit an official high school transcript or GED and ACT or SAT scores in addition to the above list.
APPLY NOW wvstateu.edu/apply
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Office of Undergraduate Admissions 124 Ferrell Hall PO Box 1000 Institute, WV 25112-1000 admissions@wvstateu.edu (304) 204-4345 (800) 987-2112
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