National Student Exchange - Profile: West Virginia University

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West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

WVU is committed to groundbreaking research and education.

A leader in education and community engagement.

A welcoming, friendly, diverse and open community .

About This Campus

When you choose West Virginia University, you will become a member of a vibrant local community. Morgantown has been ranked as the #1 Small City in America, the "Best City in the East,鈥� and the "3rd Best Small Town in America". The city is located in the Appalachian Mountains on West Virginia鈥檚 northern border. Nearby outdoor recreation opportunities abound. Within 10 minutes you can be water skiing in a lake, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, or camping in the forest. Within 30 minutes, you can be caving or whitewater rafting. Within an hour, you can be snow skiing on nearby slopes. WVU is one of only 43 public universities in the nation that serves both the research and land grant institutions in their state. Founded in 1867, WVU serves 麻豆传媒s from over 100 countries and nearly all 50 states. With nearly 200 majors there's something for everyone.

Location Information

West Virginia University is located in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, a short drive from Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. Near the center of the East Coast of the United States, WVU offers 麻豆传媒s the benefits of nature and proximity to the United States' major cities.

Helpful Information

WVU offers a wide variety of academic opportunities, as well as extracurricular experiences. WVU accepts all 麻豆传媒s on host pay, and carefully reviews all home pay applications to provide as many opportunities as possible to accommodate NSE 麻豆传媒s. For more information, please contact educationabroad@mail.wvu.edu.

2025-2026 Chance of Placement
Host Payment	\|	Open
Home Payment	\|	Good
Understand Chances of Placement

Academics

Registration

When will I register? After campus 麻豆传媒s
Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance

Closed Programs
Dental hygiene, Medicine, Pharmacy, Law, forensic and investigative sciences, medical technology.

Limitations
Access to all courses is subject to capacity restrictions.

Notable Academic Programs

Cybersecurity
Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
Interactive Design for Media
Public Health
Organizational Leadership

Unique Academic Programs

Music and Art Therapy
Technical Art History
Ceramics
Sport and Adventure Media
Sustainable Food and Farming

Options
Honors Access: Yes
RA Exchange: Yes

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Accounting, Advertising, Aerospace Engineering... ++ show all

Accounting, Advertising, Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education, Agronomy and Crop Science, Animal Sciences, Anthropology, Apparel/Fashion Design, Arabic, Archaeology, Art, Art Education, Art History, Art Therapy, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Athletic Training, Biochemistry, Biology/Life Science, Biomedical Engineering, Botany/Plant Sciences, Broadcasting, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Business Management, Ceramic Art/Ceramics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Child Development, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Coaching, Communication, Communication Studies, Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Design, Early Childhood Education, Earth Science, Ecology, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Elementary Education, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Epidemiology, Family Studies, Fashion/Retail Merchandising, Finance/Banking, Fine Art, Food Science, Forensic Science, Forestry, French, Geography, Geology, History, Horticulture, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, Industrial Engineering, Interior Design, International Business, International Studies, Journalism, Landscape Architecture/Design, Latin American Studies, Literature, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mineral/Mining Engineering, Molecular Biology, Music, Music Education, Music Management, Music Theory and Composition, Music Therapy, Native American/American Indian Studies, Neuroscience, Nursing, Nutrition, Organizational Communications, Painting, Performance and Directing, Performing Arts: Voice, Petroleum Engineering, Philosophy, Photo Journalism, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Plant Science, Political Science, Printmaking, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy Studies, Public Relations, Queer, Gay and Lesbian Studies, Recording Arts Technology, Recreation Management, Religious Studies/Theology, Sculpture, Secondary Education, Social Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Soil Science, Spanish, Special Education, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Sports and Leisure Studies, Sports Management/Administration, Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Theater Arts/Drama/Acting, Tourism Management, Visual Arts, Water Management, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Management, Women and Gender Studies

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

General Eligibility Requirements
None.

Exchange Preferences

Full-year exchange Accepted
Single term exchange Accepted

Non-Native English Speakers

TOEFL: must have a score of 550.00 paper or 79.00 Internet
IELTS: must have a score of 6.50

Summer Exchange

Not available

International Students (Visa Students)

Will accept Home/Host Pay

Canadian Students - learn more

Will accept Home/Host Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/15/24
Finances

Campus Budget
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students

Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
Estimated cost: $5520.
Figures are based on full-time enrollment.

Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students

Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester

Host Payment: 19
Home Payment: 19

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
NSE Program Fee	$150	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory
Housing Deposit	$225	Year	Host & Home	Mandatory
Course Fees / Materials	Varies	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory

Important Notes: Health Insurance fee may be waived if 麻豆传媒 has his/her own health insurance. To learn more about the 麻豆传媒 health insurance requirement and waiver eligibility visit this web site: http://麻豆传媒insurance.wvu.edu/

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 05/15/24
On-Campus Housing Per Semester

Approximate cost: $3674

Off-Campus Housing

Approximate monthly cost: $1200
Proximity to campus: varies
Local Public Transportation Available to Campus

Notes About Housing
Students aged 23 years or older will not be permitted to live in the on-campus dormitories. Off campus housing rent varies. Some apartments or houses include utilities some do not. Prices vary based on proximity also. The closer to campus, the more costly the rent in many but not all cases. All local bus and University transportation free with 麻豆传媒 ID. WVU's Off-Campus Housing unit can help find rentals in Morgantown: https://campuslife.wvu.edu/living-off-campus/off-campus-housing

Meal Plans

Meal purchase is required for on campus living.

Notes About Meal Plans
For information on dining plans, visit http://diningservices.wvu.edu. WVU can accommodate a wide variety or dietary restrictions.

Resources

Campus Links

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/15/24

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Health Insurance	$1268	Semester	Host & Home	Waiver Available

Important Notes about Health Insurance
Visit 麻豆传媒insurance.wvu.edu for policy information.

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
N/A

Requirements

Comments on Problems or Conditions for Access
Support available for 麻豆传媒s through the Office of Accessibility Services: https://accessibilityservices.wvu.edu/

All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.

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