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Pay Your Academic Deposit

The academic deposit is required of transfer students who plan to live in ÃØÉ«´«Ã½ residence halls or sign up for an Adventure WV first-year trip.

Steps to Complete

  1. If you have not 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 $250 academic deposit 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 .

We have extended the deadline to July 1, 2024, for academic and housing deposit refunds for first-time students. You must cancel your ÃØÉ«´«Ã½ application or attendance using the by July 1 for a full refund of the academic deposit and/or a partial refund of the housing deposit. Deposits are forfeited if cancelling after July 1.

There is no change to the scholarship deadline. GPA updates and test scores must be received by June 1 for merit scholarship consideration.

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If you don't submit the academic deposit, we won't be able to send you the info you need to become a Mountaineer.

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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 .