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Veteran & Military Students

WVU offers military personnel and veterans the opportunity to advance their education online with flexible, high-quality options at an exceptional value.

Our Mission is Your Success

We are dedicated to supporting our military-connected students in achieving their academic, personal, and professional goals through educational benefits and activities that foster learning and well-being.

Recognizing the unique diversity and experience you bring to WVU from your service, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our focus is on encouraging your success and connecting you to campus and community resources that will enhance your overall college experience.

Our programs and services for veterans and military families are designed to ensure academic achievement, career development, overall well-being, and a smooth transition from military to college life. Schedule an appointment with our team to explore your options.


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WVU's military support hub 

The University is proud to offer active duty service members, veterans, and dependents of current and former military service members access to The Center for Veterans, Military and Family Programs (CVMF), and the Mountaineer Bunker.

Where Veterans Thrive

Through the CVMF and Mountaineer Bunker, you will be welcomed by knowledgeable support staff offering:

  • Certification services for veterans
  • Help applying for military education benefits
  • Priority registration to veterans per the Forever GI Bill

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Become a WVU STUDENT

As an online student, you will have access to numerous resources, including: career services, WVU libraries, tutoring, technology support, accessibility services, and mental health support. You will even be able to obtain a WVU Student ID!


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WVU is committed to affordability for veterans – because service deserves support. We are proud to match the Department of Defense's rate of $250 per credit hour for all online undergraduate programs.
 
Any current military service member pursuing a completely online undergraduate degree while receiving federal tuition assistance (FTA) is eligible to receive the rate of $250 per credit hour. Once service members have an uploaded plan of study and/or are approved for FTA through their education center, WVU will honor the $250 DoD rate. Active duty, as well as National Guard and Reservists, may be approved for FTA. To receive this rate, students need to contact the CVMF at (304) 293-8825 or veterans@mail.wvu.edu for further instructions.
 
Undergraduate Online Degree Programs
Our military rate applies to all online undergraduate programs:
  • B.S. Business Administration: General Business
  • B.S. in Business Administration: Marketing
  • B.S. Business Administration: Hospitality and Tourism
  • B.S. Child Development and Family Studies
  • B.S. Integrated Marketing Communications
  • B.MDS Multidisciplinary Studies Degree
  • Nursing, R.N. to B.S.N.
  • R.B.A. Regents Bachelor of Arts
Active-duty military are eligible to receive the discounted tuition rate of $250 per semester credit hour based on the limitations of their branches of service. Please confirm with your education center.  
 
College of Business Graduate Program Discounts
The WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics, in partnership with the Adjutant General School at Fort Jackson, SC, offers one program at the graduate level at the $250 per credit DoD rate. Any active-duty service member may qualify through this partnership; the special rate is not restricted to Fort Jackson Captain's Course graduates. This partnership rate applies to the following program only: 
  • Master of Science in Human Resource Leadership 
In addition, the WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics offers a $100 discount per credit hour to all current military service members pursuing other business-related programs offered online at the graduate level. These programs include: 
  • Business Administration Doctorate 
  • Master of Science in Business Cybersecurity Management 
  • Master of Science in Business Data Analytics 
  • Master of Science in Economics 
  • Master of Science in Forensics and Fraud Examination 
  • Master of Business Administration 
Certificate programs 
  • Business Data Technology Management Graduate Certificate
  • Business Data Analysis Graduate Certificate
  • Business Data Science Graduate Certificate
  • Business Cybersecurity Data Analytics Graduate Certificate
  • Business Cybersecurity Foundations Certificate
  • Business Cybersecurity Management Certificate
  • Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination (FAFE)
Discounted military and veteran tuition rates are valid for fall, spring and summer terms. Maymester and Winter Intersession are assessed a flat tuition rate for all students; military and veteran discounts do not apply to these special sessions.
 
College of Creative Arts and Media Graduate Program Discounts
The Defense Information School (DINFOS) and the College of Creative Arts and Media have established a partnership that enables DINFOS alumni to transfer select credits earned in their Department of Defense training into the Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications. Military Public Affairs service members can receive a special discounted rate of $250 per credit. Learn more about the partnership.
  • Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA). Be sure to include West Virginia University’s School Code: 003827. Learn more about financial aid.

Once you have decided on your program of study with WVU Online, please start your application. You will be prompted to create a login and then select the appropriate academic program and term to be guided to the correct online application. 

Each academic program may have different application requirements and deadlines. So, be sure to check out the deadlines and requirements for your program. Once your application file is complete, then your application will be reviewed on a rolling basis or after the application deadline, if your program has one. 
 
Applying to an undergraduate program? 
Request official transcripts from all institutions attended (other than WVU), or high school transcripts if fewer than 20 college credits and send to: 
WVU Office of Admissions
PO Box 6009
Morgantown, WV 26506-6009
or electronically sent to: WVUadmissions@mail.wvu.edu 
 
Applying to a graduate program? 
Please have official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and/or universities (other than WVU) sent to: 
WVU Office of Graduate Admissions
One Waterfront Place
PO Box 6510
Morgantown, WV 26506-6510
or electronically sent to GraduateAdmissions@mail.wvu.edu

Once you are admitted to a program of study, you will receive correspondence from the Office of Admission and your academic program. One of the first steps will be claiming your WVU account and accessing your student email account for official university communication. 

After you are admitted, you will be assigned an academic advisor who will be your go-to person for academic related matters such as scheduling classes, discussing transfer credit, petitioning for prior learning credit, and more. 

With the appropriate information, WVU will waive all military affiliated application fees. Please reach out to the Center for Veteran, Military and Family programs office for the military affiliation application fee waiver code.

WVU Online offers many degrees and certificates where Joint Service Transcripts (JST’s) can be used to fulfill electives or used as equivalent courses, but there is one unique bachelor’s degree program that allows eligible students to acquire a plethora of college credit for military experience.
 
The online Regents Bachelor of Arts (RBA) degree, offered through the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, allows students to tailor their academic careers to meet their individual needs and you can complete the program online, at your own pace.

To enter the program, you need to have been out of high school for at least four years. In this program, you package together previously earned credits, online classes, and a portfolio of real-world experience to create a unique degree. The RBA degree is designed to provide adult learners with either a Liberal Arts or a more comprehensive education when combined with Areas of Emphases and minors.
 
Furthermore, there is considerable flexibility in how, when, and where degree requirements are achieved. Specifically, students may earn credits through on-campus and online courses (at WVU or transfer), credit by exam, standardized awards, and/or writing portfolios to petition for eligible courses based on work experience, or a combination of each.
 
The RBA degree is a perfect fit for military personnel and veterans who may be able to earn college credits based on their service training.

All students receiving VA benefits for the first time need to apply through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Once approved, you will be sent a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) in the mail. After that, you should visit WVU’s Center for Veteran, Military and Family Programs or email the CoE to veterans@mail.wvu.edu. You will also need to complete an Intake/Agreement form found on CVMF’s website for benefit certification. 

If you have any questions, check out the program's frequently asked questions page, attend an info session, or speak to an advisor by phone at (304) 293-4722 or by e-mail at RBA@mail.wvu.edu

As a WVU Online student, you will have access to numerous resources, including: career services, WVU libraries, tutoring, technology support, accessibility services, and mental health support. You will even be able to obtain a WVU Student ID! Learn more about the student experience. 

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The WVU Online team is here for you during your online learning journey. We can help you navigate the curriculum of your program of interest, understand the application process, and keep you posted on upcoming events and deadlines.

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