West Virginia University

While most of the US universities accept undergraduate applications through the Common Application Portal, West Virginia University accepts both undergraduate as well as graduate applications directly from its online admission portal. What students need to do is, visit the said portals and follow the instructions online.

Admission Portals

International undergraduates may apply to WVU online via either of the following methods:

• Common Application
• WVU Application

Undergraduate Application

The steps to apply are very easy and simply to follow. Do as the portal says and submit the application after a thorough review. Please note that both the portals are equally considered, none is preferred over the other.

Graduate Application

On the other hand, international graduate students may apply directly through the university website (application portal).

Step 1: Visit official website.

Step 2: Create an account if you are a first-time user.

Step 3: Fill in your programme details and start the application.

Step 4: Fill in your personal information, such as name, gender, date of birth, citizenship status, etc.

Step 5: Fill in your demographic details, contact information, academic background, etc.

Step 6: After filling in all the information, review the application and submit it.

Next, wait for the results.

The eligibility criteria and language requirements for applying to different programs offered to international students at WVU are given below:

Eligibility Requirements for Undergraduates

• On a scale of 4, students should have an average of at least a grade point of 2.5 for general admission
• Students must meet the English proficiency requirements, request conditional admission, or admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP)
• Standardized qualifying exams: The university also selects students based on SAT or ACT scores for specific programs
• English requirements: International undergraduates applying from non-English-speaking countries like India need to prove their language proficiency through either of the following exam scores:

Eligibility Requirements for Graduates

• Applicants should have a bachelor's degree from a recognised institution
• On a scale of 4.0, the minimum cumulative grade point average should be 2.75
• Students must meet the English Language Proficiency requirements of the university
• Students must refer to the official website for specific details regarding admission requirements
• Standardized qualifying exams: Some courses may require a GRE or a TOEFL iBT

  79 requirements: International graduates applying from non-English-speaking countries like India need to prove their language proficiency through either of the following exam scores:

Note: These are generic requirements for graduates and undergraduates aspiring to study at the university. Some of the courses may have higher score requirements or different academic and language requirements.

Please refer to the intended course page on the university website to check the exact limit on each course.

The West Virginia University is located in the Morgantown city, and has much to offer to its students. According to some unofficial sources and various student’s opinions available online, following are the things to know before attending University of West Virginia:

• The city of Morgantown is very friendly, and as a community it welcomes international students.
• The campus and city of Morgantown is very safe for international students.
• The tuition fees at West Virginia University is less compared to other US universities
• There are frequent music festivals and fun events happening in the city of Morgantown.
• Ease of Commutation around the university.