Check the schedule and get ready for an unforgettable experience in Mountaineer country.
Check-in starts at 9 a.m. at the Student Recreation Center (Evansdale), Mountainlair Student Union (Downtown) and Mountaineer Station (Health Sciences). Your check-in location is determined by the major you're interested in. Use the check-in location finder to see where you'll start your day.
Free transportation will be provided:
A map of bus stops, PRT stops and designated parking areas will be provided at check-in.
More details will be added as the event approaches. Check back for the latest info!
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Experience campus and Morgantown on your own! Tours, events, athletics, shows and Mountaineer fun!
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Downtown
Evansdale
Health Sciences Center
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Check-in will be offered on each of our three areas of campus: Downtown, Evansdale and Health Sciences. Your check-in location is determined by the major you are interested in.
Select your major from the list and find your check-in information.
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Each academic college and school will hold its own welcome and academic session. Attend the session for the school or college that houses the major you're most interested in.
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lunch is on us! Use the meal ticket you receive at check-in to enjoy lunch in a variety of locations on campus.
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Leaving from Mountainlair, Vandalia Lounge, 1st Floor
Join one of our tour leaders for a short walk around the Downtown area of campus. You’ll be able to see the buildings you'll be learning in while also getting key information.
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Leaving from the Refresh box across the street from the Mountainlair
Join one of our tour leaders and see campus from the unique perspective of our monorail system! Learn how to navigate campus and see firsthand how the PRT connects the Downtown, Evansdale and Health Sciences areas of campus. You’ll get to hear facts, stories and trivia from our very own one-of-a-kind transportation.
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mountainlair, Table Outside of the Mountaineer Room, 2nd Floor
Find answers to your questions and more! Apply to WVU, pay your academic deposit, learn more about cost, payment and aid, etc.
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
In front of the Mountainlair (rain location: Inside the Mountainlair, Vandalia Lounge, 1st floor)
Our campus is pretty spectacular in the fall. Celebrate the season in the busiest place on campus, in front of the Mountainlair! Get ready to take some photos, grab a snack, pick up your event giveaway and mingle with current students while enjoying the fall scenery.
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Showrooms will be available in most of our residence halls for you to get a sneak peek of what it is like to live on campus. Stop by any of the available halls during this time to view the available rooms and ask questions about the space.
Residence halls by location:
No showroom in Boreman South.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Check out a lab on campus that will be part of your general education requirements or for your major.
Aquatic and Fish Lab
326 Percival Hall
The Fisheries and Aquatic Ecology Lab contains many tools of the trade, and students, including undergraduates, masters, doctoral and post-doctoral, working to solve applied fisheries problems. In the tour you'll hear about ongoing work addressing aquatic food web ecology, invasive species management, watershed assessment to mediate acid-mine drainage and climate adaptation throughout the Ohio River and Chesapeake Bay drainages, as well as ongoing work in the Amazon addressing natural resource integrity and equitability.
Building Entomology Lab (Nov. 9 only)
G104 Agricultural Sciences
At the WVU Entomology Lab, you'll explore how insects interact with different environments, from forests and farms to urban areas and waterways. You’ll also visit the WVU Insect Zoo and Museum, where we provide educational outreach for students and the public.
Core Arboretum
Come learn some tree ID and fun facts about trees with the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources right on WVU's main campus! Our arboretum is 91 acres of old growth forest that students can use anytime they want.
Environmental Science Lab (Oct. 26 only)
G115 South Agricultural Sciences
No imagination? No fun? Then no sustainable future. Come learn how cryptids, fairies and love poems play a key role in community resilience and environmental conservation in Dr. MarÃa Pérez's lab.
Explore how microbes interact with soils, water, plants and insects in different environments, revealing the important roles these tiny organisms play in ecosystems.
Landscape Studios
Agricultural Sciences Building, 4th floor
Visit our landscape architecture studios to learn more about how we design and plan outdoor spaces and to see current projects our students are working on.
Mechatronics with Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering (MMAE) Design Teams
953 Engineering Sciences Building
Come visit our Mechatronics Lab and visit with some of the MMAE student design teams, like Design Build Fly, Experimental Rocketry and Microgravity Research Team.
MMAE Experiential Learning Lab
Automotive Engineering Lab/B39 Engineering Sciences Building Area
See our co-located design shops where our award winning University Rover Challenge team tests and our Formula SAE and BAJA SAE teams build their designs each year.
Mining Engineering VR Simulation
G19 Engineering Sciences Building (STEM Zone)
From the massive haul trucks to the underground mining environment, the mining VR demonstration will offer a unique and immersive experience. Come and explore different aspects of mining operations firsthand!
Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic
G100 Applied Human Sciences Building
The WVU Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic serves clients from the community – and provides opportunities for hands-on, supervised experience to WVU students who are studying to become audiologists and speech-language pathologists. During this tour, you’ll get a sneak peek into these facilities and the state-of-the-art equipment that our practitioners – current and future – use to improve the lives of individuals with speech and hearing challenges.
VR Construction Safety Lab
249 Engineering Sciences Building
Our new VR Construction Safety Lab is an advanced facility for safety research, education and workforce development in the construction industry. Featuring a VR treadmill, slope-adjustable roof simulator and VR/AR devices, it offers immersive simulations of real-world environments, allowing users to practice safety protocols, improve hazard recognition and enhance decision-making in a safe, controlled setting.
Biology Lab
3309/3311 Life Sciences Building
Located in our Life Sciences Building, the Biology Department operates various labs where our undergraduate and graduate students engage in groundbreaking research. Join us to see a few of these incredible labs!
Caves, Maps and Culture Lab
251 Brooks Hall
No imagination? No fun? Then no sustainable future. Come learn how cryptids, fairies and love poems play a key role in community resilience and environmental conservation in Dr. MarÃa Pérez's lab.
Forensics Lab
317 Oglebay Hall
Want to crack the case? Come visit our over 12,000 ft. dedicated lab spaces in our Department of Forensic and Investigative Science.
Rock Labs
G48 Brooks Hall
Get hands-on with the exciting world of geology in our Rock Labs! From high-tech microscopes to rock-cutting saws, explore the tools that unlock the secrets of Earth's resource.
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mountainlair
Ask questions and get answers right away! Join our conversation sessions in the Mountainlair ().
staff will discuss the Honors Foundations Program curriculum and requirements, experiential learning opportunities and academic support resources. Student ambassadors will share why they value being part of the Honors College and how its programming has helped them realize their full potential.
Adventure WV’s are optional, peer-lead, adventure-based experiences that prepare incoming students for life at WVU. Trips offer participants diverse opportunities to meet other first-year students, learn about themselves and connect with WVU. There are 3 trip models to choose from. Trips are 5 or 6 days in length and offer an exciting array of activities!
The WVU provides educational, social and cultural support for African and African American students, faculty, staff and community members. Learn more about how they can support you as an incoming WVU student!
Are you a ? If neither of your parents or guardians completed a four-year degree from a college or university within the U.S., you are a first-generation student. Learn more from our First-Generation programs about how they can support you through your college-going process!
Whether your family is new to the college application process or if you’re just rusty on the details, we’re here to help. The process, timelines and terminology can be confusing, and every school is different. We’ll make it easier with a short presentation about how things work at WVU with plenty of time for Q&A.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mountainlair, Ballrooms, 2nd Floor
Stop by the Mountainlair Ballrooms to talk with representatives from , student support services, campus activities and student (and parent) organizations. This is a great place for more information on majors, double majors, minors, tutoring and other support offices across campus. Parents, we have a table for you too!
4:30 p.m.
The last bus will leave the Mountainlair at 4:30 p.m. and make its final loop through campus to return you to your parking area.
5:00 p.m.
The will run until 5 p.m.
If you have questions about the event or need to change your registration, email WVU Admissions Events or call 304-293-2121.