wvu parents 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.

Do you have access to your student's WVU records?

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. Do you have access to your student’s WVU records? Ask them to grant you access through the Parent and Guest Portal.

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.

Can my child take online courses at WVU?

These courses can be taken completely online, on WVU's Main Campus, or during the school day as dual credit options in participating high schools. Additionally, HS ACCESS will provide a support network for your child whether they take courses online or in their high school.

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How much is the high school tuition at WVU?

The high school tuition for each academic term is only $25 per credit hour for ALL students. There is never an application fee when you apply to the High School ACCESS program at WVU.

How many hours of college credit can you get at WVU?

Students may grant permission to a parent or guest to access this information and make payments through this portal. You can earn anywhere between 3 and 24 hours of college credit, online or in your high school. WVU holds regional and many specialized accreditations.

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.

Online Payment Methods

Paying your bill online is the fastest and easiest way to take care of payment. Instructions outlining how to make an online payment, view charges, and grant Authorized User access are available on our Tutorials page.

Tuition Payment Plan

WVU offers an interest-free monthly payment plan to help you manage your budget by making smaller payments over a longer period. The earlier you sign up, the more time you'll have to pay and the smaller your monthly payments will be. There is a $35 enrollment fee per semester.

Mailing Payments

Checks, money orders, or certified bank checks - paid to the order of WVU or West Virginia University - should include the student's name and WVU ID number and can be mailed to:

529 College Savings Plan

Each plan is different, so please contact your plan manager for instructions. Checks may be sent to the WVU Hub at the address referenced above.

Wire Transfer

WVU partners with Flywire to provide WVU international students with an easy and secure method to send international payments in your home currency.

Third-Party Payments

Do you have a sponsor paying your tuition or fees? See the Third-Party Billing page for important information.

Not Attending

If you don’t plan to attend for the semester, be sure to drop your classes and on-campus housing and dining to avoid charges.