West Virginia University Institute of Technology

West Virginia University Institute of Technology Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

West Virginia University Institute of Technology has the Christian Student Union. In fact, more students participate in the Christian Student Union than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at West Virginia University Institute of Technology include Student Activities Board, Alpha Phi Omega, Student Government Association and American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

The West Virginia University Institute of Technology community comes together each year for Homecoming, Light Up Old Main and Pre-Exam Jam.

West Virginia University Institute of Technology Housing

This table offers information on housing at West Virginia University Institute of Technology.

West Virginia University Institute of Technology offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most West Virginia University Institute of Technology students live off campus. In 2023, 23% of undergrads at West Virginia University Institute of Technology lived in some kind of on-campus housing. There are 446 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,645 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 310 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 10% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

West Virginia University Institute of Technology offers coed housing.

West Virginia University Institute of Technology Athletics

At West Virginia University Institute of Technology there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at West Virginia University Institute of Technology:

Is West Virginia University Institute of Technology Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

West Virginia University Institute of Technology is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The WVU Tech campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Plan a Visit to West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit West Virginia University Institute of Technology, take Interstate 64 and 77 to Beckley, WV. If you need to fly, book your flight to Yeager airport.

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