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133 paths to 1 destination: Your dream career.
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Apply as a First-time Freshman
You’re considered a first-time freshman if you are a current high school senior, have a TASC/GED, or haven’t attended college since graduating.
Apply by August 1 for fall 2026 admission.
Apply as a First-time Freshman View Admissions Requirements for First-time Freshman
Apply as a Transfer Student
You’re considered a transfer student if you have attended college since graduating from high school.
Apply by August 1 for fall 2026 admission.
Apply as a Transfer Student View Admissions Requirements for Transfer Students
Apply as an International Student
You’re considered an international student if you are not a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
Apply by August 1 for fall 2026 admission.
Apply as an International Student View Admissions Requirements for International Students
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Music Business and Industry
Launch your music career on stage or behind the scenes.
Major Spotlight
Turn Your Passion Into a Career
Prepare for careers as an artist, manager, marketer, event organizer, record label manager, or AV professional.
WVU by the numbers
We lead the way as our state's flagship university.
R1 We're one of 187 U.S. schools to earn the "very high research" designation.
A-Rank Niche gave WVU an “A” for our student life experience.
Top 2.4% The Center for World University Rankings placed WVU in the top 2.4% of universities worldwide.
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