West Virginia University is West Virginia’s flagship institution of higher education. It is the state’s only research, doctoral degree-granting, land-grant university. WVU provides high-quality programs of instruction, offering nearly 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels, including the state’s only law school. The diversity of our student body is evident in the Fall 2010 enrollment of 29,306 students, with all 55 counties of West Virginia, 50 states, and nearly 100 other countries represented. The University is committed to the goal of equal educational opportunity for all students.
To expedite the application process, it is strongly recommended that all undergraduate students (both freshmen and transfer) who have attended high school, post-secondary educational institutions, colleges or universities outside the United States, use World Education Service (WES) to complete the required professional credential evaluation of all academic work completed. A “detailed” or “course-by-course” evaluation including a calculated grade point average (GPA) and WES certified copies of official documents, are required for all work completed in a country other than the United States.
Transcripts, mark sheets, grade report examination results and degree certificates from all previously attended institutions should be sent to:
World Education Services (WES)
Bowling Green Station
PO Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087
www.wes.org
Sending your credentials to WES will result in a faster evaluation, however, there is a fee associated with the evaluation. Credentials submitted directly to West Virginia University will take longer to evaluate and there is no guarantee as to the length of time it may require.
Once you have submitted your credentials to WES for evaluation, any inquiries regarding the evaluation can be sent to the address above or to: www.wes.org.
International students who apply directly to West Virginia University for admission must submit the following:
- A completed online application; Undergraduate International Student Admission Application or Graduate International Student Admission Application
- If you prefer, you may download a copy of the instructions and application.
- The application service fee
- Results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) must be sent to WVU directly from the Educational Testing Service
- Original or certified copies of all official academic record in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).
Unofficial photocopies are not acceptable. - Original or certified copies of all academic certificates or Diplomas in original language of issue
- Official English translations of Academic Records and certificates/ Diplomas
- For Visa documents: Certification of financial support and copy of current passport.
- All application materials should be submitted together at the same time if possible
Applications and supporting materials can also be sent by Federal Express and should be forwarded to:
Office of Admissions
West Virginia University
One Waterfront Place, Second Floor
Morgantown, WV 26506-6009
*Note: Documents received by WVU, including original documents become the property of WVU and cannot be returned to the applicant or copied for the applicant.
The Office of International Student and Scholars offers various cross-cultural programs and activities in which you can be involved.
About WVU contains more detailed information about the community and the WVU campus, including academic and admissions information.
