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Transfer Student 🎉

You're admitted. Follow these steps to become a Mountaineer — and celebrate with confetti!

Not a domestic transfer student? Check the steps for first-time freshmen or international students.

Log in to the ̽»¨ÉçÇø Portal

The ̽»¨ÉçÇø Portal accesses your ̽»¨ÉçÇø (MIX) email account, DegreeWorks, financial aid and more. Academic advisers and units may use MIX email exclusively for communication.

To log in to the ̽»¨ÉçÇø Portal, you must first claim your account at (you only need to do this once). After claiming your account, log in at .

Claim Your Account

Review Your Transfer Credit Evaluation

Upon your admission, your college transcripts are reviewed. In your , go to DegreeWorks to see your courses that already have equivalencies and courses that may need submitted for review. If you have NOEQs, submit a for each course.

Please directly connect with your academic adviser about your credit evaluation. You may also receive a transfer credit evaluation email from the Office of the University Registrar to your MIX email.

Contact Your Adviser / Register for Class

To register for your first semester at ̽»¨ÉçÇø, you must meet with an academic adviser by email, phone or in-person. Only your adviser can lift your registration hold for you. To get started, contact the transfer academic adviser for your college/school or program.

Find Adviser

Submit the FAFSA

The 2025-26 FAFSA will be available to students on or before December 1. Our FAFSA priority deadline is March 1. We encourage all students to submit the FAFSA. Our school code is 003827. The FAFSA is required for Federal and State aid programs.

Are you entering in spring 2025? If you already filled out a FAFSA for 2024-25, please add ̽»¨ÉçÇø. If you have not completed a 2024-25 FAFSA, please submit it as soon as possible.

Submit the FAFSA

Accept or Decline Aid

There is no separate application for transfer merit scholarships, but for scholarships consideration you must be admitted by January 2, 2025 for the spring 2025 term and by August 1, 2025 for the fall 2025 term.

All official documents required to support merit eligibility must be received by January 2 for the spring term and August 1 for the fall term.

You can review, accept or decline aid through the . Aid adjustments are posted in the ̽»¨ÉçÇø Portal. Acceptance of scholarships and aid is non-binding – you forfeit your award if you cancel your application or attendance.

Transfer Scholarships

Pay the Academic Deposit

Students who plan to live in a ̽»¨ÉçÇø residence hall and/or participate in an Adventure WV Trip are required to pay the academic deposit.

The academic deposit is fully refundable if you submit the by May 1 for students enrolling in the fall term and December 1 for students enrolling in the spring term.

Pay the Academic Deposit

Apply for Housing

If you are transferring fewer than 24 credits: Apply for housing in a residence hall. ̽»¨ÉçÇø has a .

Transferring with 24 or more credits? You’re not required to live on campus and may choose from University Apartments, off-campus housing and residence halls.

Reminder: You must pay your academic deposit before applying for housing.

Choose a Dining Plan

Everyone living in campus housing is required to purchase an on-campus student dining plan. Commuters and those living off-campus have the option of purchasing an off-campus student plan.

Complete New Student Orientation

Spring 2025 new students: Transfer NSO registration opens in mid-fall. Watch your MIX email for a registration announcement.

Fall 2025 new students: Transfer NSO registration opens in mid-spring. Watch your MIX email for a registration announcement.

Transfer NSO dates and program details will be available when registration opens.

Complete Health Insurance Waiver

All students enrolling in 6 or more credits are required to have health insurance coverage. You will be billed for the ̽»¨ÉçÇø Aetna health insurance plan unless you opt out by completing the student health insurance waiver.

Admitted for the spring 2025 term? The opens late fall.

Submit Your Final Transcript

When you complete all courses at your current college/university, request that your current registrar forward us an updated official transcript showing your final grades. The ̽»¨ÉçÇø Office of Admissions will accept official transcripts from your college registrar via Parchment, E-Scripts, National Clearing House or officially sealed envelope mailed to:

Office of Admissions
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P.O. Box 6009
Morgantown, WV 26506-6009

Your college registrar may use also the following email address when sending official transcripts: scanning@mail.wvu.edu.

Pay Your Bill

Spring 2025 new students: Your first semester charges will be available in ̽»¨ÉçÇø MyAccount (via ̽»¨ÉçÇø Portal) in late fall. If you owe a balance you will receive a billing notification and payment deadline in your MIX email.

Fall 2025 new students: In early July, your fall semester charges will be available in ̽»¨ÉçÇø MyAccount (via ̽»¨ÉçÇø Portal). If you owe a balance, you will receive a billing notification in your MIX email. Payment is due August 1.

Tip: are available to break up your semester's tuition and fees into smaller, more manageable installments.

Move In

Welcome home! If you are living in a ̽»¨ÉçÇø residence hall, details for move-in will be sent to your MIX email. If you are living off-campus or in University Apartments, contact your property manager for move-in information.

You Should Also ...

These steps are strongly encouraged for new students.

Visit Campus

Nothing can help you better imagine what your future at ̽»¨ÉçÇø will look like than visiting campus. Schedule a tour through our Visitors Centers or attend a special event (or both).

Experience ̽»¨ÉçÇø Special Events

Explore ̽»¨ÉçÇø Virtually

Can’t make it to Morgantown? Want to make a list of sites to see during your in-person visit? Then you’ll want to check out our virtual tours and videos!

Choose a Virtual Tour Watch Videos

Choose a First-Year Trip

Start your college experience like a real Mountaineer. Our optional Adventure WV First-Year Trips are peer-led, adventure-based programs that will prepare you for life at ̽»¨ÉçÇø. All trips take place in June, July or August. Registration opens in February 2025.

You must pay your academic deposit before registering for an Adventure WV trip.

Find Other Scholarships

You are automatically considered for ̽»¨ÉçÇø scholarships if you were admitted as a transfer student by January 2 for the spring semester and August 1 for the fall semester. You should also investigate other scholarship sources to help fund your education.

Make Connections

Join us on your favorite social media platforms for a real glimpse of ̽»¨ÉçÇø campus life and start getting to know your fellow Mountaineers!

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Admissions Counselors

Have questions about your next steps? Or about submitting your deposit? Your ̽»¨ÉçÇø admissions counselor is an expert on these topics (and many more, so ask them anything!). And it’s literally their job to chat with you! Reach out to them any time.

Office of Admissions

Our Admissions staff can assist with any questions or issues you encounter as you continue the steps to enroll. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (except for University holidays). Call us at 304-293-2121 or fill out our .