Potomac State College of West Virginia University

Potomac State College of West Virginia University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Potomac State College of West Virginia University has the Agriculture and Forestry Club. In fact, more students participate in the Agriculture and Forestry Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Potomac State College of West Virginia University include Black Student Alliance, Gamers and Geeks Club, Campus and Community Ministries.

Potomac State College of West Virginia University students' favorite campus events are Fall Fest/Spring Bash, Humans vs. Zombies Week and Habitat for Humanity Spring Break Trip.

Potomac State College of West Virginia University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Potomac State College of West Virginia University.

Potomac State College of West Virginia University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

The majority of Potomac State College of West Virginia University students live on campus. In 2023, 52% of undergrads at Potomac State College of West Virginia University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 45% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Potomac State College of West Virginia University. There are 720 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,193 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 637 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Potomac State College of West Virginia University offers coed housing.

Potomac State College of West Virginia University Athletics

At Potomac State College of West Virginia University 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 Potomac State College of West Virginia University:

Safety at Potomac State College of West Virginia University

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.

Potomac State College of West Virginia University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security.

WVU Potomac State offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Potomac State College of West Virginia University

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