THINGS YOU MIGHT WANT TO BRING
- Mini Refrigerator (10 amps, maximum size of 3.2 cubic feet) – see note below.
- Throw pillows for your bed.
- Computer with security cable and lock.
- Coffee mugs, plastic cups.
- Lamp and stackable crates (each room has a desk task lamp)
- Portable electronic devices.
Can a boy and girl room together at WVU?
The True Colors Community was created to provide students an opportunity to live in an environment where they can live in the same room with any student regardless of sex, gender, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation.
How do I drop out of West Virginia University?
If you need to withdraw from the TERM after the last day to drop a class with a “W”, you may do any of the following:
- Visit the Office of the Registrar.
- Send an email from your MIX Account only to [email protected].
Can you bring your own fridge to WVU?
You may bring your own refrigerator as long as it does not exceed 3.2 cubic feet and 10 amps. Microwaves are not permitted other than those that are a combination refrigerator/microwave unit. These may be rented from My MicroFridge during New Student Orientation and upon your arrival in Morgantown.
How do I cancel housing at WVU?
To vacate the residence halls, you must check out at the Front Desk of your residence hall and do the following:
- Complete the “Leaving The Residence Halls Form” available at the desk.
- Return any room/mailbox keys that have been issued to you.
- Leave a mail forwarding address.
Is WVU Lgbtq friendly?
For three consecutive years, BestColleges, in partnership with Campus Pride, has named WVU one of the “Best Colleges for LGBTQ Students” for inclusive programming and outreach efforts in an educational environment. The partnership with Campus Pride offers rating metrics unique to a LGBTQ-friendly campus life.
Is West Virginia University Lgbtq friendly?
LGBTQ+ Housing
West Virginia University’s LGBTQ+ and Gender Inclusive Living Community is named True Colors and is intended to be a safe, inclusive, comfortable and supportive community for students of all gender identities, sexual orientations and expressions.
What does dropping with AW mean WVU?
Students must successfully complete a certain percentage of all attempted credit hours to remain eligible. If a student earns a “W” by withdrawing from a course after add/drop, this counts as attempted hours where the student did not earn a passing grade.
What is a passing grade at WVU?
Grading System
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| B | Good (Given only to students who are well above average but not in the highest group) |
| C | Fair (Average for undergraduate students) |
| D | Poor but passing (Cannot be counted for graduate credit) |
| F | Failure |
What does Aw mean in college?
administrative withdrawal grade
The “AW” or administrative withdrawal grade is assigned by the college when a student has been administratively withdrawn. No academic credit is awarded. The course will count in attempted credits.
What are pod bathrooms in dorms?
Pod bathrooms are a set of individual bathrooms that are grouped together in a “pod” on the hallway. Each pod bathroom is for private use and residents are able lock the door to the bathroom upon entering the space. Pod bathrooms are equipped with shower and toilet fixtures.
Can freshman have their car at WVU?
We discourage bringing a car to campus for first-time freshman students who are not commuting. Free transportation services are available to all students, including shuttles, buses, and the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT). However, our policy does permit first-time students to have a car.
What are the best dorms at WVU?
Stalnaker, Lincoln and Honors are the nicest dorms by far. Towers is a popular freshman choice and pretty good place to live. You’ll meet a lot of people.
How do I get my deposit back from WVU?
Your academic deposit is fully refundable if you formally cancel your WVU attendance by December 1 for spring term enrollment and May 1 for fall term enrollment. You can cancel by following the steps on the Cancel Your Attendance page.
Can you pick your roommate at WVU?
Find your room and your roommate
(You may select a space while self-selection is open.) Once you have selected a space (or been assigned if self-selection has closed), you will see the name(s) of your roommates/suite mates in the Application Status tab in the Housing Portal.
Is the WVU housing deposit refundable?
We will refund $125.00 of your housing deposit if we receive your formal cancelation of intent to enroll by May 1 for the fall term or December 1 for the spring term. After this date, deposits are nonrefundable regardless of when you pay the deposit.
What happens if you drop a class WVU?
Dropping with a Refund
You may drop a course with a 100% refund through your STAR account during the Add/Drop period. No official record of your registration will be retained for courses dropped during this period. This period is variable in length depending on the length of the term of the class.
What is a 60 grade in college?
A letter grade of a D is technically considered passing because it not a failure. A D is any percentage between 60-69%, whereas a failure occurs below 60%.
What does D F Repeat mean?
How Does D/F Repeating a Course Impact Promise Renewal? Credit for a course taken again during the same award year (fall, spring, summer) to improve a grade or for any other purpose will only be counted once toward meeting the earned hours requirement to renew the Promise Scholarship for the following award year.
What is AC at WVU?
Grading Scale.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| B | 3.0 quality points |
| B- | 2.7 quality points |
| C+ | 2.3 quality points |
| C | 2.0 quality points |
Is it better to fail a class or withdraw?
Failing & Then Re-Taking a Class
Croskey notes that dropping a class is better than withdrawing, but withdrawing is better than failing. “A failing grade will lower the student’s GPA, which may prevent a student from participating in a particular major that has a GPA requirement,” Croskey says.
