WVU Tech Viewbook 2014

WVU TECH

infinite POSSIBILITIES

AT A GLANCE

STE M 1,222

students

23

different countries

#1

ROI in WV

12:1

student/faculty

ratio

est.

1895

40 +

academic programs

13

athletic teams

average class size

17

& PROGRAMS OF STUDY

MAJORS

BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS Accounting

General Studies/Exploratory

Aerospace Engineering (2+2) * •

Health Services Administration

Athletic Coaching Education

History and Government

Biology

Industrial Technology

Business Management

Information Systems

Chemical Engineering •

Interdisciplinary Studies

–––Life Sciences Emphasis

Mathematics

Chemistry Civil Engineering •

Mechanical Engineering • Nursing (BSN)

Computer Engineering •

Psychology

Computer Science

Public Service Administration

Criminal Justice

Regents Bachelor of Arts

–––Corrections Emphasis

Sport Management

–––Law Enforcement Emphasis Electrical Engineering •

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Engineering Technology

Pre-Law

Electronic Engineering Technology •

Pre-Dental

–––Civil Emphasis •

Pre-Medicine

–––Environmental Emphasis

Pre-Nursing

–––Mechanical Emphasis •

Pre-Pharmacy

Forensic Investigation

Pre-Veterinary

• ABET-Accredited – Engineering Accreditation Commission • ABET-Accredited – Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission * 2 years at WVU Tech and 2 years at WVU

WHO WE ARE

A college within the WVU system, WVU Tech is located in Montgomery, West Virginia and offers more than 40 academic programs. On the 2014 Payscale College Return on Investment Report, WVU Tech is ranked #1 in the state and is in the top ten percent of public schools in the nation for students paying in-state tuition.

ACCREDITATION – WHAT IT IS AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT

Accreditation is an academic seal of approval. Accredited schools and programs meet academic quality standards set by national, regional or program-specific accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. WVU Tech is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

In addition to institutional accreditation, there are specialized agencies that accredit specific programs. ABET specifically accredits WVU Tech’s engineering and engineering technology programs and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accredits the college’s nursing programs.

[ AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS ]

STU D E N T 30 ORGANIZATIONS [ ALPHA PHI OMEGA ]

Megan Chestnut, ’14 HOME: West Virginia MAJOR: Civil Engineering ACTIVITIES: American Society of Civil Engineers, Steel Bridge Competition Team

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[ INTRAMURALS ]

“I really like the one-on-one interaction with my professors that I’m able to get because WVU

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Tech is a close-knit campus.”

get involved With so much happening on campus, it’s easy to get involved at WVU Tech. Sign up for one of our student organizations, write for the student newspaper or catch a movie at the Tech Center. Need to get moving?

Join an intramural team, hike the Tech Trail or take a dip at the aquatics center. The campus calendar is packed with so many things to do, you’ll wonder how the year went by so fast.

MEN WOMEN

baseball | basketball | cross country | golf | swimming | soccer | wrestling

basketball | cross country | swimming | soccer | softball | volleyball

Edson Borja, ‘14 HOME: France MAJOR: Mechanical Engineering graduate ACTIVITIES WHILE AT WVU TECH: Varsity Men’s Soccer, International Student Organization, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Vice President, Tutor and Resident Assistant WHAT HE’S DOING NOW: Chief Engineer for an industrial equipment company

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“At WVU Tech, not only did I gain a great technical education, but I was given the chance to grow as a person,

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a teammate and a leader.”

join the team WVU Tech offers 13 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) varsity sports for men and women and is a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association, Association of Independent Institutions, and the Appalachian Swimming Conference. In 2013, the WVU Tech men’s soccer team brought home the USCAA National Championship.

DISTANCE Charleston, WV Washington, DC

28 MILES Columbus, OH 190 MILES Louisville, KY 274 MILES Richmond, VA 292 MILES Knoxville, TN 294 MILES 354 MILES Philadelphia, PA 488 MILES New York, NY 547 MILES Houston, TX 1,218 MILES Los Angeles, CA 2,364 MILES

DR. HASAN EL-RIFAI HOME: West Virginia TITLE: Chemistry Department Chair and Professor RESEARCH INTERESTS: Renewable energy and biodiesel experiments

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“Every one of us has a favorite teacher that made a difference in his or her life...I want to be one of those teachers because teaching is

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not just a job to me. It’s my passion.”

come visit WVU Tech is located in Montgomery, West Virginia, nestled in the picturesque mountains of Appalachia. The campus is centrally located between Beckley and our capital city of Charleston, providing access to two of West Virginia’s largest cities and great shopping, nightlife and cultural events. Whether you are an arts enthusiast or outdoor fanatic, West Virginia has it all.

[ MACLIN HALL ]

AMENITIES Room Furniture | Cable | Live-in Staff 24/7 | Free Laundry Facilities | Lounges and Group Study Space Microfridge in Each Room | Wifi | Fitness Room | Kitchenette for Building Use

Lindsay McDowall, ‘15 HOME: Virginia MAJOR: Chemical Engineering ACTIVITIES: Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority, Greek Council, Tech Collegian, Resident Assistant, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Student Government Association, Ratliff Hall Council, Spring 2014 NASA Intern

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“I did something that will help NASA’s research on renewable

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energy systems on Earth and in space.”

[ RATLIFF HALL ]

residence life WVU Tech is committed to providing an affordable and comfortable residential learning experience for students living on campus. Our residence halls include a wide range of amenities and are staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by full-time residence assistants. Resident students have access to a full range of dining, student success and health and wellness services.

ACA D E M I C & AT H LE T I C SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

TUITION & FEES Annual tuition and fees for 2014–2015

Resident Tuition

$6,048

Nonresident Tuition

$15,192

PROGRAMMATIC FEES Accounting & Business Management Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science & Information Systems * Math & Natural Sciences Nursing *

$552 $1,872 $624 $2,256

financing your education

* Includes Pre-Engineering and Pre-Nursing

For more details, visit wvutech.edu/tuition_and_fees

Getting a degree at WVU Tech is not only affordable, it’s a smart investment

ROOM & BOARD

in you. Apply early to receive priority consideration for applicable financial

Annual fees for 2014–2015

Double Room

MACLIN HALL Double Room Suite

$6,056

Single Room

$6,706

Double Room

$4,326

RATLIFF HALL Double Room Suite Single Room

MEAL PLANS

$5,192

$4,758 $5,842

Option A (10 meals/week)

$3,186

Option B (15 meals/week)

$3,452

Option C (19 meals/week)

$3,710

Triple room options are available. For more details on all room and board options, visit residencelife.wvutech.edu

aid and scholarships. Academic scholarships are guaranteed for students meeting the minimum criteria.

For a complete list of scholarships and deadlines, visit finaid.wvutech.edu.

APPLY FOR STATE AND FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID COMPLETE FAFSA

fafsa.gov

USE SCHOOL CODE

003825

Get to know our Golden Bears! mytech.wvutech.edu

next steps‌ [ ] APPLY TODAY! Fill out the online application available at wvutech.edu.

[ ] COMPLETE THE PROCESS

Send us your ACT or SAT scores, along with your official high school and/or college transcript(s).

[ ] SCHEDULE A VISIT

Register for one of our open house events or contact us to schedule a campus tour.

[ ] FINANCIAL AID

Visit fafsa.gov to complete your FAFSA for all financial aid and scholarships. (Use school code: 003825)

[ ] PICK YOUR ROOM Reserve your room and pick your roommate.

[ ] REGISTER FOR CLASSES

Attend one of our new student registration events or schedule an appointment with your advisor to select your classes.

[ ] MOVE IN!

Congratulations! You are now ready to begin your new adventure as a WVU Tech Golden Bear.

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