Extended Learning Students FAQ

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What is a Mountaineer Card for Extended Learning Students?

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Many students taking Extended Learning classes may not have the opportunity to visit the Morgantown campus so a Non-photo Mountaineer Card was developed.

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What do I need to obtain a Non-photo Mountaineer Card?

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You need to be registered for classes for the current academic term.

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How do I obtain a Non-photo Mountaineer Card?

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You may request an ID by sending an email to wvucard@mail.wvu.edu that includes (first, middle, last) and month/day/year of birth. Mountaineer Card Services will verify your eligibility and generate a Non-photo Mountaineer Card. The ID would be mailed to your Star/Banner address.

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Who may obtain a Non-photo Mountaineer Card?

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This ID card is issued to students taking off-campus or web courses and who will not be in Morgantown to stop in for a photo ID. Students with a photo ID will not be issued an additional card if they are taking Extended Learning classes.

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What does the Non-photo Mountaineer Card do?

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This ID should allow students to partake in local discounts.

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What does the Non-photo Mountaineer Card NOT do?

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Students taking off-campus/Extended Learning or Web courses are not charged the on-campus fees. Therefore students are not eligible to participate in the on-campus activities. If a student discovers that he/she will be spending time in Morgantown and would like to participate in the on campus activities (such as the Student Recreation Center, Athletic events, Computer Labs and the University Health Service), he/she may contact the Office of Student Accounts and be assessed the on-campus fee.

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Can the Non-photo Mountaineer Card be used for the PRT?

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Yes, if you have paid the on-campus fees for the current semester

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What are the Mountaineer Card’s office hours?

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The office located in the Mountainlair, is open during the Fall and Spring semesters from 12:30 pm. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays. The Bennett Tower office is open weekdays from the 8:15 am- 4:30 pm hours.

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What if I lose or damage my card?

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If your card is lost or stolen, you may call us at (304)-293-2273 or go to the Mountainlair or Bennett Tower Mountaineer Card Services office for a replacement. There is a $20.00 replacement charge for lost/stolen cards. If your card is damaged or broken, take your card to either Mountaineer Card Services office for replacement. The replacement fee for damaged or broken cards is $10.00. These charges are placed on your student billing account.