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How do I log in to the parent/guest portal?

Select the STAR tab from portal.wvu.edu and enter your Login credentials. Once in STAR, click STAR Information System Login if you aren't taken directly to your STAR account. If the system prompts you to enter your Login credentials, enter them. Once you see the main menu, click Parent/Guest Portal at the bottom of the page.

What information can a student grant a parent or guest access to?

A student may grant permission to a parent or guest to access to some or all of this information by the following means: To view grades, financial aid, schedule details, holds, contact information, and to call with questions (including those about billing) – students must grant access via this Parent/Guest Portal .

Are You part of the WVU parents club?

You’re part of our family, too. With more than 20,000 members, the Parents Club is free and open to parents and family members of current, former and future WVU students. With a toll-free helpline, social media, parent electronic news and email updates, you’ll have your finger on the pulse of campus life throughout your student’s time at WVU.

What is WVU HS access early college?

The High School ACCESS Early College Program enables your son or daughter to reach their academic goals quicker and cheaper by taking West Virginia University courses at a reduced tuition while they are still in high school. We want diverse and motivated students from all over the country to begin their exciting journeys with WVU HS ACCESS.

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Parents Club

You’re part of the Mountaineer family, too. The Parents Club will help you stay connected to the University and network with other WVU families in your area.

Fall Family Weekend

Be our guest for a weekend of social and educational activities and enjoy the Mountaineer experience with your student.

Career Services

Career planning takes work. We'll help you start, build, work and live your plan.

Accessibility Services

We help students with temporary and permanent disabilities access University programs.

Counseling and Psychological Services

College is filled with transitions, self-exploration and change. The Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Services supports students through these experiences.

Financial Aid

Student Financial Support and Services administers scholarships, aid and other programs that help you pay for college.

Student Employment

We’ll help you find part-time and seasonal employment to offset your college costs and build your résumé.

Mountaineer Parents Club

With more than 20,000 members, the Parents Club is free and open to parents and family members of current, former and future WVU students. With a toll-free helpline, social media, parent electronic news and email updates, you’ll have your finger on the pulse of campus life throughout your student’s time at WVU.

Know Your Timeline

We know this is a stressful time for families. Getting items checked off your to-do list is crucial, and we want to make sure you have everything completed before August move-in. Review the checklist, print it and put it up somewhere in your house to never miss a deadline. Plus, we have a handy guide to WVU acronyms.

Test Optional

Did you know that WVU is test optional this year? And the best part? We don’t penalize a student who decides to go test optional. Better yet, we’ve updated our scholarship chart for students who apply test optional. Visit these pages to learn more about test optional.

Pay the Academic Deposit

This step unlocks your student’s future as a Mountaineer. Pay the academic deposit — $150 for West Virginia residents and $250 for all other students — to secure a place in the Class of 2025.

Complete the Housing Application

Your student’s been admitted — now it’s time to explore where to live. Did you know we have 12 residence halls on campus? Take a virtual tour of our residence halls, pay the housing deposit and choose your student’s next home away from home.

Complete New Student Orientation

All first-year students must complete virtual NSO, which includes an online, self-paced program, meeting with an adviser to finalize a class schedule and attending an online onboarding program in June.

Academic Advising

To register for classes, your student must meet with an adviser each semester. New students entering in fall 2021 will meet with the advising staff during their New Student Orientation day. More information about NSO will be shared later.