Admission
For admission consideration as a degree-seeking graduate student at West Virginia University, the applicant must have: 1) a baccalaureate degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, 2) met the criteria established by the degree program, and 3) been accepted by the department. This is a minimum University standard. Specific degree programs frequently set higher standards and also may set additional requirements, such as the submission of standardized test scores or letters of recommendation.
Prospective graduate students at West Virginia University are urged to initiate application for admission as early as possible. Follow these steps:
- Apply for admission using the Application for Graduate Admission . This form requires a $50.00 nonrefundable service fee. You may also apply online.
- Have official transcripts sent directly to the WVU Office of Admissions from the institution where you received your baccalaureate degree, as well as all institutions that you attended in the course of undergraduate or graduate study.
- Contact the school or college that offers your program to determine additional requirements of that program.
