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Pay Your Academic Deposit

The academic deposit is required of incoming first-time freshman. Transfer students may be required to submit the academic deposit related to ÃØÉ«´«Ã½ housing or Adventure WV.

Steps to Complete

  1. If you haven't done so already, claim your account.
  2. Sign in to using your ÃØÉ«´«Ã½ Login credentials.
  3. Select the Pay Your Academic Deposit link inside ÃØÉ«´«Ã½ Portal.
  4. Pay the academic deposit — $150 for West Virginia residents and $250 for all other students — using an electronic check or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express).

Contact the if you have a technical problem while paying the academic deposit.

We also have answers to common questions about the academic deposit. If you have other questions about the academic deposit, please contact your .

Paying the academic deposit is required to move forward with housing and New Student Orientation. The academic deposit is fully refundable if you submit the before May 1 (December 1 for students enrolling in the spring).

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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 .