West Virginia University

West Virginia University requires at least 128 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. West Virginia University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, West Virginia University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

West Virginia University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: West Virginia University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At West Virginia University?

West Virginia University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with West Virginia University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at West Virginia University

When choosing a major, West Virginia University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at West Virginia University.

Student Designed Majors

West Virginia University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

West Virginia University does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at West Virginia University

West Virginia University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia University

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Does West Virginia University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ West Virginia University offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does West Virginia University Have An Online Program?

✅ West Virginia University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does West Virginia University Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ West Virginia University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does West Virginia University Have An Honors Program?

✅ West Virginia University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at West Virginia University.

Does West Virginia University Require Internships?

❌ West Virginia University does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About West Virginia University

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West Virginia University Library

The main library on campus is the Downtown Library Complex and there are 5 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at West Virginia University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

West Virginia University offers these dual degree programs:

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does West Virginia University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

West Virginia University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at West Virginia University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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