West Virginia University

West Virginia University requires a minimum of 128 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. West Virginia University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, West Virginia University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: West Virginia University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At West Virginia University?

West Virginia University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with West Virginia University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at West Virginia University

When choosing a major, West Virginia University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at West Virginia University.West Virginia University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. West Virginia University false.West Virginia University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia University

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Does West Virginia University Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with West Virginia University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does West Virginia University Have An Online Program?

✅ West Virginia University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does West Virginia University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ West Virginia University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does West Virginia University Have An Honors Program?

✅ West Virginia University true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at West Virginia University.

Does West Virginia University Require Internships?

🟨 West Virginia University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About West Virginia University

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West Virginia University Library

The main library on campus is the Downtown Library Complex and there are 5 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at West Virginia University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

West Virginia University offers these dual degree programs:

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does West Virginia University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

West Virginia University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at West Virginia University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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