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Plan Your Day at Discover ̽»¨ÉçÇø

Check the schedule and get ready for an unforgettable experience in Mountaineer country.

Parking, Check-in, and Transportation

Check-in starts at 9 a.m. at the Mountainlair Student Union (Downtown) and Student Recreation Center (Evansdale). Your check-in location is determined by the major you’re interested in. Check-in instructions will be available in October.

Parking will be available at the check-in locations and transportation (buses and our Personal Rapid Transit!) will be provided to get you around campus for the entire event.

  • ̽»¨ÉçÇø buses can take you to the Mountainlair, residence halls, Student Rec Center, Evansdale Crossing, and the parking areas.
  • The (PRT) can take you to 5 stops: Beechurst Avenue, Engineering, Medical Center, Towers, or Walnut Street.

A map of bus stops, PRT stops, and designated parking areas will be provided at check-in.

Tips for Attending

  • Find your check-in location before you arrive.
  • Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
  • Start planning your day now to make the most of your time on campus.
  • Bring your questions for on-the-spot answers.
  • Dress for the weather and wear comfortable clothing. You may be traveling between buildings and touring campus.
  • Visit the to find other campus events to attend while you're here.
  • Go beyond campus. Morgantown deserves exploration too! Use to find lodging, dining, and activities.
  • Follow @̽»¨ÉçÇøAdmissions on X and @WestVirginiaU on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
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Discover ̽»¨ÉçÇø Open House Schedule

More details will be added as the event approaches. Check back for the latest info!

Friday

Friday On-Your-Own Activities

11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Experience campus and Morgantown on your own! Check back closer to the event to see your options.

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Saturday

Early Bird Offerings

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

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Check-in and Light Breakfast

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

You will check in at either the Mountainlair Student Union (Downtown) or the Rec Center (Evansdale). Your check-in location is determined by the major you're interested in.

Check-in instructions will be available in October.

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Welcome and Academic Sessions

10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Each academic college and school will hold its own welcome and academic session. Attend the session for the school or college that houses the major you're most interested in.

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Lunch

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Lunch is on us! Use the meal ticket you receive at check-in to enjoy lunch in a variety of locations on campus.

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Walking Tours

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Leaving from Mountainlair, Vandalia Lounge, 1st Floor

Join one of our tour leaders for a short walk around the Downtown area of campus. You’ll be able to see the buildings you'll be learning in while also getting key information.

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Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) Tours

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join one of our tour leaders and see campus from the unique perspective of our system! Learn how to navigate campus and see firsthand how the PRT connects the Downtown, Evansdale, and Health Sciences areas of campus. You’ll get to hear facts, stories, and trivia from our very own one-of-a-kind transportation.

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Pop-Up Offices: Admissions, Financial Aid

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Find answers to your questions and more! Apply to ̽»¨ÉçÇø, pay your academic deposit, learn more about cost, payment and aid, etc.

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Mountainlair Street Festival

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

In front of the Mountainlair (rain location: Inside the Mountainlair, Vandalia Lounge, 1st floor)

Our campus is pretty spectacular in the fall. Celebrate the season in the most happening place on campus, in front of the Mountainlair! Get ready to take some photos, grab a snack, pick up your event giveaway, and mingle with current students while enjoying the fall scenery.

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Lab Visits

11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Check out a lab on campus that will be part of your general education requirements or for your major.

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Housing Showrooms Available

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Showrooms will be available in most of our residence halls for you to get a sneak peek of what it is like to live on campus. Stop by any of the available halls during this time to view the available rooms and ask questions about the space.

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Conversation Sessions

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Mountainlair

Ask questions and get answers right away! Join our conversation sessions in the Mountainlair.

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Majors and Resources Fair

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mountainlair Ballrooms, 2nd Floor

Stop by the Mountainlair Ballrooms to talk with representatives from academic majors, student support services, campus activities, and student (and parent) organizations. This is a great place for more information on majors, double majors, minors, tutoring, and other support offices across campus. Parents, we have a table for you too!

Academic representatives will be grouped by school or college. To find the school or college for your major, visit the major's page on ̽»¨ÉçÇø Admissions.

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Contact Us

If you have questions about the event or need to change your registration, email Recruitment Events or call 304-293-2121.