Regents Bachelor of Arts, R.B.A. Admission Requirements
View RBA admission requirements in the
catalog.
Admissions
Students can apply throughout the year, but the recommended deadlines are:
- Fall Term - mid July
- Spring Term - mid November
- Summer Term - mid April
Application Requirements
- Pay undergraduate application fee
- Request official transcripts from all institutions attended (other than WVU),
or high school transcripts if fewer than 24 college credits be sent to:
WVU Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 6009
Morgantown, WV 26506-6009
or
Email:
WVUadmissions@mail.wvu.edu
Please note: The catalog currently states that all RBA students must have graduated
from high school at least four years prior to admission to the program. This
requirement has recently been changed to three years.
What do I do after I'm admitted to the program?
Wait a few days if you are a transfer student. Even though you’ve been admitted
to the program, it still takes a few days for your transcripts to be processed.
You will receive an email from a "transcript tour guide" from the registrar’s
office, who will explain how your credits were processed and any other steps
needed to complete your transfer.
After you receive that email, your next step is to contact your advisor. Dominic
"Nick" Sano-Franchini will be your contact person for your first advising
appointment. Please do not contact Nick until you have been admitted to the
program and had your transcripts processed. If you are a first-time freshman,
please contact Nick after being admitted.
Email:
dominic.sanofranchini@mail.wvu.edu
Phone: (304) 293-3902
"Advising is an important part of any college degree, but even more so
for RBA students. WVU offers a wide range of classes, minors, and programs,
and we’re trained to help students make the most of their time here.
We won’t make decisions for you, but we’ll share insights and experience
with you, and provide information to help you make the most informed,
engaged decision possible that will align with your goals and plans.
With so many choices, it can feel overwhelming sometimes, but advisors
are only an email, phone call, or appointment away; ask every question
you have!"
- Nick Sano-Franchini, Senior Academic Advisor
How do I Prepare for my Advising Appointment?
Take a look at
Degree Works, WVU’s resource for students and advisors to keep track
of requirements. During your appointment, your advisor will likely refer
to information found in Degree Works. Please prepare any questions you have
about your credits, your requirements, and other topics, prior to your first
appointment.
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Anita May
Regents Bachelor of Arts R.B.A.
"I really love doing schoolwork on my schedule since
I work full-time."
Anita May chose to enter the WVU Online Regents Bachelor
of Arts program because she already had previous college
credits with WVU and this program allows non-traditional
students to complete the degree at their own pace.
They can also, if eligible, acquire college credit for
professional, volunteer, and military experiences.
"So far I love it," she says. "I'm in my first course,
but I really love doing schoolwork on MY schedule since
I work full-time."
"I’m also an old lady and I don't need all the drama
from youngsters that I remember from my former classroom
days!"
Anita recommends WVU Online to other students because
it gives you so many options and the support from advisor
and instructors is amazing.
She hopes to use her RBA degree to gain a job promotion
and a higher salary before she retires.