Admitted Graduate Students
Congratulations on your admission to a West Virginia University graduate program!
Activate Your Account
Two-Factor Authentication
All WVU students, faculty, and staff must enroll in Duo two-factor authentication to access WVU accounts and systems.
If you experience difficulty with the installation or use of Duo two-factor authentication, please contact the ITS service desk at 304-293-4444 or visit the IT Help Center.
Official Email/Records System
As a WVU student you will have access to the following student systems:
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DegreeWorks, a visual checklist of courses and objectives required for graduation
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eCampus, an online learning platform for sharing course materials, grades, assignments, and discussions
Orientation
Departmental Orientation
Graduate Teaching Assistant Orientation
Register for Classes
Each graduate program has its own registration process. Contact your program coordinator (find their information in the graduate admissions database) as soon as possible to learn how to register for the upcoming term.
Admitted students will likely have a meeting with an academic adviser and/or advising faculty member to discuss their individual plan of study. You may also wish to review the graduate catalog for additional information on your program and to review course offerings.
You can register for classes online through STAR, which is accessible via your WVU Portal.
STAR allows students to do the following:
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Review charges and make payments
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Change personal information
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Register for classes
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View financial aid eligibility and awards
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View final grades and unofficial transcripts
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View course schedule
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View on-campus housing information
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Allow a parent or guest access to student records
Funding Opportunities
Admitted graduate students have the opportunity to apply for graduate assistantships, fellowships, and scholarships.
If you have any questions regarding funding opportunities, please contact the Office of Graduate Education and Life, and/or your graduate program department.
Student Life
The Division of Student Life has over 20 departments working together to help you make the most of your time as a graduate student.
Mountaineer Card
Your Mountaineer Card is your student ID to access various WVU resources, such as the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT), WVU Libraries, printers/copiers, Student Recreation Center, athletics, and dining services.
Housing
WVU Housing offers 4 conveniently located University Apartment communities. These communities are affordable, close to campus, and offer the amenities of home.
For more information on housing availability, please contact WVU Housing.
Transcripts
If there has been a change in your academic history (e.g., you completed in-progress courses, and obtained the bachelor's degree) since you submitted your official transcript with your application you must send your final, official transcript before you can register for classes.
It is preferred that official transcripts be sent via an online, secure service such as eScrip-Safe, National Clearinghouse, or Parchment to graduateadmissions@mail.wvu.edu . Alternatively, sealed, untampered-with physical official transcripts can be sent to:
WVU Hub
P.O. Box 6004
Morgantown, WV 26506
OR
WVU Hub
62 Morrill Way - Suite 220
Morgantown, WV 26506
International students should send their sealed, untampered, physical official transcripts (original or certified copies of transcripts will be accepted) to:
WVU Hub
62 Morrill Way - Suite 220
Morgantown, WV 26506
304-293-2121
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. You can find your program contact by searching for your graduate program in our program database.
Graduate Catalog
Graduate students should reference the
Graduate Catalog for policies, procedures, and academic protocol.
International I-20 Process
International students must complete the
I-20 process. When you receive your notification of acceptance to WVU, the
next step is to apply for a visa. You will need to have a WVU-issued I-20 or DS-2019
to make your consular appointment for your visa.
Visit Campus
If you have not already done so, we invite you to
visit campus. The Visitors Center staff can also help to set up additional
meetings across campus if you need – just ask!
Cancel Your Admission
If you have been admitted as a WVU graduate student but have decided to not attend the University, please complete the cancellation form to cancel your admission.