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Mountaineer Timeline

Keep track of important dates and deadlines leading up to your first semester at ÃØÉ«´«Ã½.

This timeline is for first-time freshmen with a fall term start; spring students are encouraged to contact their for assistance.

August

  • August 1 - The Common Application Opens
    Apply using the .
    Admissions decisions will process beginning September 16.

September

  • Early September - ÃØÉ«´«Ã½ Application Opens
    Apply using the .
  • September 16 - Admissions decisions begin processing for all applications.
  • Schedule a Visit to ÃØÉ«´«Ã½
    In-person, virtual and self-guided options are available, including daily Visitors Center tours and open house events – Visit ÃØÉ«´«Ã½!

October

  • October 1 - available to West Virginia residents.

November

  • The begins reviewing applications.

December

  • Early December - and selection available to admits who have paid the academic deposit.
  • Check your ÃØÉ«´«Ã½ Portal and MIX email frequently for important financial aid and merit scholarship details.

January/February

  • Connect with your and sign up for a one-on-one appointment.
  • February - registration opens. Consider registering!

March

April/May

  • Take the ALEKS math placement assessment.
    ALEKS is required of all first-time freshmen prior to meeting with an academic advisor and scheduling courses as part of New Student Orientation.

June

  • June 1 - Scholarship deadline: Students enrolling in the fall must be admitted by June 1 to be eligible for merit scholarships. Admitted students have until June 1 to submit updates to or . Earlier deadlines may apply for select awards.
  • June 1 - is available.
  • June - New Student Orientation takes place throughout the month.
  • June - available for selection.

July

  • July 1 - Deadline to for the fall 2024 term start and receive a full refund of the academic deposit and partial refund of the housing deposit.
  • First week of July - Fall charges are applied to your bill and available in ÃØÉ«´«Ã½ MyAccount via your .
  • First week of July - is available for the fall semester.
  • Watch your MIX email for details about signing up for your residence hall move-in time.

August

  • August 15-17 - . Time slots for all residence halls will be available each day.
  • August 21 - First day of fall 2024 classes.

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Admissions Counselors

Have questions about your next steps? Or about submitting your deposit? Your ÃØÉ«´«Ã½ 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 .