Submit official high school transcripts or a high school equivalency exam, such as GED or TASC scores from an accredited institution or source. This requirement does not apply to applicants who graduated more than five years prior to WVU Parkersburg enrollment.

Submit official transcripts from each college or university previously attended. These transcripts must be sent directly from an issuing institution to the WVU Parkersburg Admissions Office located in the Center for Student Services. Transcripts marked “issue to student,” faxed or submitted directly by students cannot be accepted as official transcripts and may only be used to provide initial advising.

Placement test scores are not required for general admission or course placement. However, placement test scores are used as cut-off scores for specific classes such as English or math. Students without test scores or an inadequate cut-off score will be required to take co-requisite courses in math and English.

A transcript or diploma of secondary coursework certified as complete and meeting the standards of secondary school completion of the state of WV and signed by student’s home school administrator as detailed by WV CODE 18-8-1 subsection (c)

Proof the home school administrator is recognized by the local school district. A document from the county school district in which the student was resident at the time of secondary school completion showing the transcript or diploma was signed by a person recognized as a Home School Administrator (often the parent). This document is often issued in the student’s 11th grade year.

Submit official high school transcripts or a high school equivalency exam scores, such as the GED or TASC, from an accredited institution or source. This requirement does not apply to applicants who graduated more than five years prior to WVU Parkersburg enrollment.

Submit a request to the registrars of all institutions previously attended to forward official transcripts to the Admissions Office, located in the Center for Student Services at WVU Parkersburg. WVU Parkersburg maintains an obligation to adhere to all policies required by federal financial aid regulations. Only credits earned at regionally accredited institutions or meeting 70% of course learning objectives of similar WVU Parkersburg courses as adjudicated by college faculty will be accepted for credit (West Virginia Code 18B-1-6, 18B-2B6, 18B-14-2). These transcripts must be sent directly from issuing institution to the WVU Parkersburg Admissions Office. Transcripts marked “issue to student,” faxed, or submitted directly by students cannot be accepted.

Placement test scores are not required for general admission or course placement. However, students may be required to attend co-requisite class for certain courses for which specific cut-off scores are required. Admission to the institution does not necessarily imply admission to a particular program of study. Individual programs or selective admissions programs may publish their own requirements for admission

Submit a transient approval form or letter of good standing from the home institution. The transient form should be submitted well in advance of the desired term of entry.

Have approval from the high school principal, counselor, or equivalent to take college courses while a high school or secondary student, if requested

Complete additional requirements for admission transfer if the student has attended any other college since last enrolled at WVU Parkersburg.

Complete an International Application for Admission, which can be found at each administrative center of the college, submitted online, or may be emailed to any requesting individual. Note: Submission of certified copies of secondary school transcripts is not necessary unless the student is seeking transfer credit from the institution.

Submit copies of all prior higher education institution transcripts if transferring to West Virginia University at Parkersburg. If the prior institution’s location is outside the United States, they must be sent for evaluation to an accredited international transcript evaluation service as identified by the WVU Parkersburg Registrar. Fees for such services are to be paid by the applicant.

Submit regional examination scores, if applicable, that have been evaluated and verified by the testing agency. No failures are accepted, and test scores should represent competency levels equivalent to a grade of “C.”

Submit a score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 173 for the computerized test, 60 or higher on the Internet-based TOEFL, and 500 for the paper test. A score of 7 or higher on the IELTS academic test will also be acceptable.

If TOEFL is not available, WVU at Parkersburg also accepts the STEP EIKEN Proficiency 2A which is equivalent to the 500 score TOEFL. These scores must be sent by the STEP EIKEN institute.

An alternate means of English proficiency may be used if the student is attending WVU Parkersburg as part of a Cooperative Education Project Agreement between a recognized higher education institution and West Virginia University at Parkersburg as defined by said agreement.

Submit a notarized Affidavit of Financial Support demonstrating financial commitment by the student and/or sponsor(s) equaling no less than the amount calculated by the Office of Financial Aid for an out-of-state student not living at home. Different levels and sources of necessary support may be defined by a Cooperative Education Project Agreement. Such agreements may supersede the requirement of an Affidavit of Financial Support if alternate forms of funding are defined in the Cooperative Education Project Agreement.

All individuals and institutions providing funds listed in the Affidavit of Financial Support (if required) must provide certified bank statements (private individuals) or statements of sponsorship (institutions). Bank and/or sponsorship statements can be no older than 6 months at the time of submission. Funds are expected to be on deposit at the time the student arrives for their first day of education.

Make a deposit with the college to guarantee tuition payment in an amount set each year by the college’s Business Office. This deposit must be received before the issuance of the I-20 or registration for classes.

Submit a copy of a valid passport.