Thank you for considering one of West Virginia University's online undergraduate programs. Our application resources and guidelines will coach you on understanding the admissions process and how to prepare a successful application.
The 2026 WVU application will launch mid-September
- I need to start my application for admission
- I am applying as a transfer student
- I am applying as an international student
- What is the application deadline?
- I am a change of campus student
- I was previously enrolled at WVU and need to apply for readmission
- I submitted my application and supporting documents. Now what?
- How do online student tuition and fees differ to on-campus?
How to Apply as an Online Undergraduate Student
Please complete the following steps:
- Review the application considerations and deadlines.
- Create an account and complete the Online Application.
- Pay the $50 application fee.
- Request official transcripts be sent directly from all non-WVU institutions attended:
- First-time Freshmen: Send your official high school transcript.
- Transfer Students: Send official transcripts from all other institutions attended. If you have fewer than 24 college credits, WVU also needs to receive your official high school transcript.
Send transcripts to:
WVU Office of Admissions
PO Box 6009
Morgantown, WV 26506-6009
or email:
WVUadmissions@mail.wvu.edu
Transfer Student Information
If you have previously completed coursework at another institution, request your
official transcripts be sent directly to:
Office of Admissions
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6009
Morgantown, WV 26506-6009
Or email to: WVUadmissions@mail.wvu.edu
Please note:
Or email to: WVUadmissions@mail.wvu.edu
Please note:
- Transcripts issued to the student or sent via FAX will not be accepted.
- You must submit official transcripts from all institutions attended, regardless of academic performance.
- If transferring with fewer than 24 transferable credits, also request your official high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores.
- If you have been out of high school for five or more years, test scores are not required.
Change of Campus Student Information
If you are currently enrolled at another WVU campus (Morgantown, Potomac State
College, or WVU Tech) and want to enroll in WVU Online, submit the WVU Online
Application and select Change of Campus as your student type.
- No application fee is required
- Submit your application and supporting documents by:
- August 1 for Fall admission
- December 1 for Spring admission
Students Applying for Readmission
If you were enrolled at WVU prior, please
review the instructions and process for applying for readmission as
an undergraduate student.
Application Deadlines
First-time Freshmen and Transfer Students
- Fall Semester Admission: Apply by August 1
- Spring Semester Admission: Apply by December 1
International Students
To allow time for visa processing, all application materials and supporting documents must be received by:- Fall Semester Admission: Apply by June 1. Documents due by July 1.
- Spring Semester Admission: Apply by October 1. Documents due by November 1.
- Summer Semester Admission: Apply by February 15. Documents due by April 1.
Please check if the program you are applying
to has a different application deadline.
Application Considerations & Decisions
GPA and Test Scores
- Undergraduate degree-seeking applicants must self-report courses and grades. Learn about options for submitting high school transcripts.
- If not applying test-optional, submit your ACT or SAT scores. WVU utilizes superscoring (which means we’ll count your best section-level scores, even if they’re from different times you took the test), so be sure to submit all test dates.
- Essays and recommendations are not required.
Admissions Decision
Once your completed application and supporting documents are received, a decision will be processed within 3-4 weeks. You will receive an email upon admission, followed by an official letter by mail within two weeks. Students will receive an email once admitted and a letter by mail within two weeks.Online Student Tuition and Fees
As an online student, your tuition and fees differ from those of on-campus
students. Because students in online program do not pay fees that
support on-campus services, students enrolled in online programs
do not have access to these services, including the Student Recreation
Center, the PRT, or free tickets to athletic events.