Your Next Steps

TRANSCRIPTS

If you just completed college courses, remember to forward an official copy of your final transcript to:

WVU Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment 
PO Box 6510
Morgantown, WV 26506-6009

IMPORTANT DATES

Be sure to visit the  WVU Calendar for a full list of important dates and campus events. The  Academic Calendar also provides a quick, comprehensive look at important dates throughout the academic year.

REGISTER FOR CLASSES

Each department handles the class registration process for their graduate students differently. We encourage you to contact your graduate program coordinator as soon as possible to identify what steps you should take to get registered for the upcoming term. From our  Program Database, click on the link for your major program of study and contact the person listed as “Program Coordinator.”

You can register for WVU classes on-line! Go to the WVU Portal and click on “WVU Star System.”

The WVU on-line registration site offers many useful options. To use the site, you will need to log on with your User ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN).

To add/drop courses, you will also need a Term PIN. You must meet with your academic advisor at WVU to obtain your PIN and Term PIN. He/she will also help you in selecting courses to meet your academic goals.

Along with allowing you to register for WVU classes, the online registration site also provides these and many other useful features:

Apply for admission to WVU Check the status of your WVU application View your course schedule for an upcoming or past semester View your unofficial transcript View your midterm and final grades Change your contact information/mailing address View information about registration fees/financial aid

You may also wish to review the  Graduate Catalog for additional information on your program and to review course offerings.

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION

Your faculty and staff in your admitted program of study will serve as your primary contact and source of details in regards to your graduate studies at WVU. If you do not already know who this person is, you can contact the graduate program coordinator. From our  Program Database, click on the link for your major program of study and contact the person listed as “Program Coordinator.”

GRADUATE CATALOG

Graduate students should reference the  Graduate Catalog for policies, procedures and academic protocol.

GRADUATE HANDBOOK

Many departments at WVU also provide graduate handbooks for students. Check with your department to see if they have one for specific plans of study and degree requirements.

STUDENT SERVICE DAYS

This drop-in service is a one-stop-shop for those who have questions and are not sure where to go!

Student Service Days will be held in the Mountainlair Ballrooms (located on the second floor of the Mountainlair Student Union) Friday, August 15 from 9-6, Saturday, August 16 from 10-2, and Monday, August 18 from 9-4. No appointment needed – just drop by with questions for any of the following offices:

• Office of the University Registrar (questions about course registration or your student record)
• Financial Aid Office (questions answered about loans or waiver questions)
• Office of Students Accounts (questions about or to pay your bill)
• Office of Student Employment (look for on- or off-campus employment opportunities or possible last minute graduate assistant positions)
• Payroll Processing (complete processing for your graduate assistantship, student job etc. if you have not already)
• Off-Campus Dining (check out the commuter meal plans and see if one might work for you)
• General Help Desk (staff here can provide campus tours, answer questions and help guide you to finalizing any loose ends you may have before classes begin!)