Q: How do I apply for a scholarship?

Applying for Scholarships You apply for scholarships by completing an application for undergraduate admission . You can expect to receive your scholarship offer approximately three weeks after you receive your acceptance letter. If you qualify for merit-based scholarships , you will automatically be notified by mail a few weeks after you receive your acceptance letter. You should also investigate private scholarship sources to help fund your education.

Q: How is my GPA calculated?

GPA Calculation for Admissions The most recent unweighted or weighted cumulative GPA, as reported on the transcript, is used for application review and determining scholarship eligibility. More About GPA Evaluation GPA Calculation for Current WVU Students Each letter grade you receive at WVU has a numeric value. Grade points are based on this number value and the credit-hour value of the course. Try the GPA Calculator to see how it works.

Q: When is the scholarship application deadline?

Scholarship Deadline First-time freshmen entering in the fall semester must be admitted by August 1 in order to be considered for WVU merit scholarships. Due to an additional application and interview process, West Virginia residents who may be eligible for our most prestigious scholarships should have their admissions applications completed by January 1. Freshman Scholarship Information

Question 1

Can I update my GPA and test scores after being admitted?

Accepted Answer

Freshmen admitted for the fall semester may submit GPA updates or test scores through August 1.

Question 2

How can I receive an exception to the August 1 merit scholarship deadline?

Accepted Answer

There are no exceptions to this deadline. All updated information must be received for admitted students prior to August 1, or new applicants must be admitted by August 1.

Question 3

How do I apply for a scholarship?

Accepted Answer

Applying for Scholarships

You apply for scholarships by completing an application for undergraduate admission.

You can expect to receive your scholarship offer approximately three weeks after you receive your acceptance letter. If you qualify for merit-based scholarships, you will automatically be notified by mail a few weeks after you receive your acceptance letter.

You should also investigate private scholarship sources to help fund your education.

Question 4

How is my GPA calculated?

Accepted Answer

GPA Calculation for Admissions

The most recent unweighted or weighted cumulative GPA, as reported on the transcript, is used for application review and determining scholarship eligibility. More About GPA Evaluation

GPA Calculation for Current WVU Students

Each letter grade you receive at WVU has a numeric value. Grade points are based on this number value and the credit-hour value of the course. Try the GPA Calculator to see how it works.

Question 5

How much is tuition?

Accepted Answer

Tuition and fee amounts vary depending on your residency (in-state or out-of-state) and your enrolled program. Visit tuition.wvu.edu for current tuition and fee charts:

Question 6

My counselor forwarded a mid-term, third quarter or final transcript. Is my GPA automatically updated if received by August 1?

Accepted Answer

The Office of Admissions does not automatically update GPA when a new transcript is received. Students must submit the GPA update form along with the new transcript prior to August 1 for review.

Question 7

My school uses a percentage scale. How can I calculate my GPA on a 4.0 scale?

Accepted Answer

WVU uses a 4.0 GPA scale and offers a conversion calculator, which we will use to award merit scholarships.

Question 8

What if I applied earlier but haven’t been admitted by August 1?

Accepted Answer

Students must be admitted by August 1 to qualify for merit scholarships. We’ll continue to admit to the University based on our rolling admissions. However, if after August 1, we will not offer merit scholarships to first-time freshmen.

Question 9

When is the scholarship application deadline?

Accepted Answer

Scholarship Deadline

First-time freshmen entering in the fall semester must be admitted by August 1 in order to be considered for WVU merit scholarships.

Due to an additional application and interview process, West Virginia residents who may be eligible for our most prestigious scholarships should have their admissions applications completed by January 1.

Freshman Scholarship Information

Question 10

Why does WVU not accept transcripts after August 1 for merit consideration?

Accepted Answer

High school graduation dates vary. Our August 1 merit deadline is in place to accommodate late applicants due to our rolling admission. As a courtesy, we permit admitted students to submit updated information through August 1 as well.

Question 11

Will WVU request the final high school transcript from my school counselor?

Accepted Answer

No, students must contact their counseling office after graduation and request that a final transcript is sent to the WVU Office of Admissions if enrolling. The final transcript must include the graduation date.

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