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Are you already registered for Discover WVU Open House? Start planning your visit. Learn about parking, check-in locations, activities and more!

Discover WVU
Open House

Imagine a campus visit where you can do what you want and see what’s most important to you. That’s what you’ll experience at a Discover WVU Open House. Wherever you are in the admissions process, you can customize your day to meet your needs.

Register now to join us Saturday, Oct. 28 or Saturday, Nov. 11.

Register for Oct. 28 Register for Nov. 11

Why Attend | View Schedule | Questions?

Why attend?

Here are three reasons — plus suggestions for planning your day.

Staff and students from the Davis College give a presentation

Learn About Your Major

At Discover WVU Open House, you can talk face-to-face with members of your academic area who can answer questions about the classes you’ll take, careers and internships, grad school options and more. Not sure about your major? This event is a great venue for exploring your options and seeking advice from experts.

To learn about academic life, you could:

  • Attend the academic session for the WVU college or school that offers your major, or one of the the majors you’re interested in.
  • Walk through the area of campus that houses your major and check out nearby residence halls.
  • Ride the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) to experience what it’s like going to class like a real Mountaineer!
Discover WVU participant talks with students at one of the Information Fair tables.

Customize Your Visit

YOU are in charge of your schedule. Pick and choose what you want to attend! Review the schedule and plan in advance to make the most of your time on campus.

Questions to consider when planning your day:

  • What’s most important for me to see in person?
  • Who, or which offices, do I need to speak with?
  • What questions do I have about admissions, financial aid and housing?
  • What are the deciding factors for me when choosing a college?
Student posing with Let's Go letters and pumpkins  in Woodburn Circle.

Experience Campus and Morgantown

Visiting is the best way to discover the real WVU student experience on campus and in the Morgantown community. Our university is part of the town, and everyone rallies behind the Mountaineers!

While you’re here, consider:

  • Hopping on the looping bus tour to see campus and parts of Morgantown.
  • Exploring High Street (near the Downtown area of campus).
  • Trying a local restaurant or coffee shop.
  • Riding the PRT for unique views of campus and Morgantown.

Discover WVU Open House Schedule

Start planning your day now to make the most of your visit.

Friday

On-your-own Activities

6:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Choose from a variety of optional events and activities on either Friday, October 27, or Friday November 10.

  • 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Sweat a Little – Work out, swim a lap, play a game or get your steps in. The Student Rec Center on the Evansdale area of campus, as well as the new Downtown Fitness Center located inside Reynolds Hall on the Downtown area of campus are open! Simply show your Discover WVU registration confirmation email to the staff at the front desk for access to the gym.
  • 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Score Some Gear – Receive 10% off all WVU items (clothing, gifts) at WVU Bookstores and at the Café. Valid in-store and online. Code “HELLO23” is good at both Downtown and Evansdale locations. (Friday hours: Downtown - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Evansdale - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
  • 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Take a Tour! – Want to experience a full campus tour? Schedule your tour through our Visitors Center. Friday tour times are 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
  • 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. See the Stars! (Oct. 27 only) – Watch a free planetarium show at the WVU Planetarium and Observatory. Register in advance for the 7:00 p.m. “We are Guardians” children’s show or the 8:00 p.m., “Dark Matter Mystery” show.
  • 10:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. WVUp All Night – If you are in town on Friday night, stop by WVUp All Night! This weekly student event features activities, games, food and giveaways – all FREE to our students and their guests. You can enjoy our PC Gaming Lounge, make DIY crafts or catch a movie. Bowling, billiards and virtual reality gaming are available in our Games Area. We’re serving snacks as well! No need to show anything – just tell the folks at the door that you are part of Discover WVU.

Check out more options at Visit Mountaineer Country.

Saturday

Check-in

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. Please check back in late September to find your check-in location.

Breakfast, Plan Your Day, Pre-Academic Activities

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

After checking in, a light breakfast will be provided. You're also welcome to visit the WVU Bookstore or take part in activities provided by WVU colleges and schools.

Welcome and Academic Sessions

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 interested in.

Lunch

11:15 a.m. - 2:15 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.

View a Residence Hall

11:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

A model room in all residence halls will be open for viewing on your own. Simply hop on the bus, take the PRT or walk to any residence hall and a model room will be available for your viewing. Staff will be available at each residence hall to assist you.

View all residence hall options.

Residence halls by location:

  • Downtown: Boreman Hall, Dadisman Hall, Stalnaker Hall
  • Sunnyside: Honors Hall, Seneca Hall, Summit Hall
  • Evansdale: Bennett Tower, Braxton Tower, Brooke Tower, Lincoln Hall, Lyon Tower, Oakland Hall

Pop-Up Offices: Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing

11:15 a.m. - 3:15 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 residence halls, apply for housing, pay your housing deposit, learn more about cost, payment and aid, etc.

PRT Tours

11:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Mountainlair, Vandalia Lounge, 1st Floor

Join one of our tour leaders and see campus from the unique perspective of our Personal Rapid Transit 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.

Walking Tours

11:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

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.

Looping Bus Tours

11:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Buses out front of the Mountainlair

WVU buses are available to transport you to the Mountainlair, residence halls, the Student Rec Center, Evansdale Crossing and the parking areas. You will hear from a student ambassador as you make your way to your destination.

Mountainlair Street Festival

11:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

In front of the Mountainlair (rain location: Inside the Mountainlair, 1st floor)

Get ready to have fun, snap some photos and pick up your free gift for attending Discover WVU! Stop by our street festival for snacks, beverages, games, music and unique WVU photo opportunities. You can also meet our WVU Mountaineer and talk with current students from some of our student organizations, like the Mountaineer Maniacs and Student Government Association.

Rec Center Tours

11:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Student Recreation Center

Want to see all the ways you can break a sweat at our Student Rec Center (we're talking swimming pools, rock climbing walls, gym equipment, basketball courts, racquetball courts, squash courts, etc.)? Just swing by the Rec Center front desk and a staff member will give you a tour.

Navigating Admissions and Paying for College

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Two locations: South Agricultural Sciences Building, Room 1021 (Evansdale area of campus) OR Ming Hseih Hall, Room G20 (Downtown area of campus)

If your family is new to the college application process or if it’s been a while and you’re 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.

Afternoon Sessions

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Navigating Admissions and Paying for College

Ming Hseih Hall, Room G20 (Downtown area of campus)
1:00-1:30 p.m. and 2:00-2:30 p.m.

If your family is new to the college application process or if it’s been a while and you’re 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.

This session is the same as the 11:30 a.m. Navigating Admissions and Paying for College session.

Honors College

Mountainlair, Shenandoah Room, 1st Floor
1:00-1:30 p.m. and 2:00-2:30 p.m.

During each session, Honors College 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

Mountainlair, Gluck Theatre, 1st Floor
1:00-1:30 p.m. and 2:00-2:30 p.m.

Adventure WV’s First-Year Trips are optional, peer-led, 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!

Information Fair

1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Ballrooms, 2nd Floor, Mountainlair

Stop by the Mountainlair Ballrooms to talk with representatives from all of WVU's academic colleges and schools, as well as student support services, campus activities and student (and parent) organizations.

Interested in a double major or adding a minor? Do you have questions about what you heard in your morning academic session? This is a great opportunity to talk with college and school representatives.

View a Lab

1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Love science or not so much? Check out a lab on campus that will be part of your general education requirements or for your major. You'll have the chance to meet with current students working in the labs.

Questions? Need to change your Discover WVU registration?
Email us or call 304-293-2121.