At West Virginia University, we understand the very real need for STEM education
professionals. As an R1 status university, we are strategically equipped
to educate the next generation of STEM leaders. This guide’s aim is to help
you understand the graduate school decision process for aspiring STEM students,
debunk some common myths, and provide you with necessary resources.
This guide was designed to showcase the various graduate assistantships
that students at West Virginia University can apply for while enrolled in an advanced
academic program. We’ll discuss the benefits of a GA position, what kind of
GA positions WVU offers, and next steps for applying to one. [Download the Guide]
Everything You Need to Know About Applying to Graduate School at West Virginia
University
If you’re thinking about applying to an advanced program at West Virginia University,
we hope you’ll check out this guide for an in-depth look into the application
process for WVU’s advanced programs.[Explore the Resource]
We scoured the web to find the most useful information, practice tests, and prep
courses for the GRE available to you. That way, you can focus your time and energy
on actually preparing for the GRE instead of spending hours figuring out how
to prepare. [
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7 STEM Program Myths – Debunked
STEM education and STEM careers come with a variety of misconceived notions and
misguided questions. For instance, are only men interested in STEM programs?
Do all STEM graduates become scientists or doctors? STEM programs are super expensive,
right?
Before jumping to any conclusions, keep reading because we examined seven common
myths about STEM degrees and careers and debunked them, so you don’t have to.
While some schools and programs are moving away from the Graduate Record Examination,
or the GRE, there are some institutions that will continue to require it for
the foreseeable future. For students who will be required to submit GRE scores,
the GRE test prep process can come with some stress and worry.
After all, we've all heard the cliché saying: "but I'm just not a good test taker!" We get it, and we're here to
help. Let's explore what the GRE consists of and how you can best prepare for
this graduate standardized test.
Virtual Graduate Admissions Session: Every Other Thursday at 3:00pm EST
Our weekly Virtual Graduate Admissions Sessions will introduce you to the programs,
people and places that make graduate life at WVU the experience of a lifetime. These
sessions are held online via Zoom.
The WVU Visitors Centers welcome future Mountaineers with one of the most unique
visit experiences in the country! We’ll introduce you to the programs, people and
places that make being a Mountaineer the experience of a lifetime.
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.
Visit WVU either in person or through one of our many digital outlets. Be our guest
for a few minutes or a day and get a feel for academic and student life.