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Choose an Activity

You can choose from a variety of adventure and campus recreation activities during Welcome Week. Preregistration is required.

Activity Options

Follow the links to see descriptions and preregister. All activities are free of charge and include transportation and equipment.

A student ascends a rock face at Coopers Rock.

Climbing and Zipping

Challenge yourself on some West Virginia rock climbing routes.

Students ride bikes on rail trail

Cycling-based

Have fun on wheels and explore local cycling destinations!

Students interact with a wildlife expert handling a bird of prey

Environment and Sustainability

Love nature? Don’t mind getting your hands a little dirty? Sign up for an afternoon with the birds at the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia.

Group of people with backpacks walk on forest trail.

Hiking and Exploration

Get outside and explore some of the many beautiful destinations nearby!

The flying WV insignia on a metal bench

Indoor Adventures

Are you more of an indoor adventurer? Try out an escape room or skate to the music and lights at Retro Skate!

People launching kayaks, canoes and paddle boards onto the Cheat Lake backwaters.

Water-based

Cool off and enjoy some time on the water!