First-Time Freshmen

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As a first-time freshman, you’ll need to meet the following requirements and prepare the materials below to submit with your application:

Admission Requirements

  1. Have earned a high school GPA of at least 2.0, an ACT composite score of at least 18, and an SAT composite score (combined Evidence-Based Reading + Writing and Math) of at least 970 or have earned a high school GPA of at least 3.0 and received any score on the ACT or SAT. 
  2. Have taken the following high school classes:
    • 4 English (including courses in Grammar, Composition, and Literature);
    • 3 Social Studies (including U.S. studies/history);
    • 4 Mathematics (three units must be Algebra I and higher or Math I or higher; Transitional Math for Seniors will also be accepted). Courses designed as “support courses,” such as Math I Lab or Math I Support, that provide extra instructional time but no additional content are not acceptable as meeting the required four mathematic course core requirements;
    • 3 Science (all courses to be college preparatory laboratory science, preferably including units from biology, chemistry, and physics);
    • 1 Arts;
    • 2 World Language (two units of the same world language; sign language is also acceptable) or the West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy.

Materials to submit:

  • Official High School Transcript or GED Scores – Must be sent directly by your high school or your state’s Department of Education
  • Official College Transcript(s) – Required only if you completed college coursework while in high school.
  • Official ACT or SAT Scores – Score reports must be sent directly from the testing agency or included on the official high school transcript.
  • Submit first-time freshmen information