About WVU Parkersburg:  Your Community's College

WVU Parkersburg is a public institution of higher education, affiliated with West Virginia University, separately accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and operated by the state of West Virginia.  Legislation enacted by the WV Legislature in the spring of 2008 changes WVU Parkersburg's governance structure.  The legislation creates a statewide network of independently accredited community and technical colleges, including WVU Parkersburg, under the jurisdiction of the WV Community and Technical College Council. 

Effective July 1, 2008, WVU Parkersburg is governed by a local Board of Governors which replaces its Board of Advisors.  The legislation allows for WVU Parkersburg to continue to be affiliated with WVU.  It recognizes WVU Parkersburg as a higher education center offering community college programs and bachelor's degrees.  WVU Parkersburg is the only public community college in West Virginia accredited to offer baccalaureate degrees.  
                                                                                             

College Mailing Address
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
300 Campus Drive
Parkersburg, WV  26104-8647

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution.  WVU at Parkersburg does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, color, or national origin in the administration of any of its educational programs, activities, or with respect to admission or employment.  Further, faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for filing complaints or assisting in an investigation under the WVU at Parkersburg Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan.  Inquiries regarding Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Section 504, or Title IX may be directed to Debbie Richards, Special Assistant to the President for Policy and Social Justice, 304-424-8201, WVU Parkersburg, 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg, WV  26104. 

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