INSIDE
WVU Tech offers a connected learning community in the heart of southern West Virginia. We’re part of the WVU system, which means we have access to the best big university resources in the state — we’re the perfect place for students to build the college life they want where there’s room to grow.
At-A-Glance
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A Day in the Life
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Student Organizations
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Student Life
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Athletics
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Things to Do
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Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid
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Our campus is located in Beckley, West Virginia, just an hour from the state’s capitol and surrounded by world-class outdoor adventure.
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MAJORS AND PROGRAMS
YOU DON’T FIND A GREAT CAREER. YOU BUILD ONE. We offer more than 40 academic programs in business, science, engineering, humanities and social sciences. Whether you want to be a leader in business, health care, engineering or industry, we’ve got the program you need to get started.
BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Accounting
Pre-Dental
Engineering Technology ¡
Aerospace Engineering (2+2) l 1
Athletic Coaching Education Aviation Management
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Pre-Law
// Mechanical Emphasis l
Pre-Pharmacy
// Environmental Emphasis
Biology
Forensic Investigation
Business Management
General Studies/Exploratory
Chemical Engineering l¡
Health Services Administration
// Life Sciences Emphasis
Industrial Technology
Civil Engineering l¡
Information Systems ¡
Computer Engineering l¡
Interdisciplinary Studies
Computer Science l¡
Mathematics
Criminal Justice
Mechanical Engineering l¡
// Law Enforcement Emphasis
Electrical Engineering l¡ // Electrical Energy Systems Emphasis Electronic Engineering Technology l¡
Nursing (BSN) Psychology Public Service Administration Regents Bachelor of Arts Sport Management
l ABET-Accredited — Computing Accreditation Commission l ABET-Accredited — Engineering Accreditation Commission l ABET-Accredited — Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission ¢ Eligible for 4+1 MBA pathway with WVU. Pathway students will complete four years at WVU Tech and one year at WVU, graduating in only five years with a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Business Administration degree. 1
Pre-Veterinary
History and Government
Chemistry
// Corrections Emphasis
Pre-Medicine
2 years at WVU Tech and 2 years at WVU
Classes offered online. Degree program requires flight training at FlightSafety Academy in Vero Beach, Florida.
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COURSE OFFERINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. VISIT ACADEMICS.WVUTECH.EDU FOR A LIST OF CURRENT PROGRAMS.
WHY ACCREDITATION IS IMPORTANT Accredited schools and programs meet academic quality standards set by national, regional or program-specific accrediting agencies recognized by the US Department of Education. WVU Tech is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. ABET specifically accredits WVU Tech’s engineering and engineering technology programs and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accredits the school’s nursing program.
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AT-A-GLANCE
#1
Return on College Investment in WV
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Average Class Size
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Professional Development Opportunities Designed to
GIVE YOU AN EDGE IN THE WORKFORCE
TOP 100
Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs in the Country
12.5 Average Faculty Years of Service
300
Online Research Databases
40+ 15 Academic Programs
Athletic Teams
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FIND OUT MORE AT WVUTECH.EDU/RANKINGS
TOP 25
Salary Potential in the Nation Among Public Schools
THE ONLY ANIMAL BEHAVIOR LABORATORY in Southern West Virginia
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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
in Business, Industry and Professional Sports
Full-Time Faculty
12:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
#7
Annual Return on College Investment in the Nation
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ABET-Accredited Programs
88%
Students Receiving Financial Aid
1200+ ENROLLED STUDENTS
STATES REPRESENTED
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
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A DAY IN THE LIFE
GREAT THINGS ARE BUILT ONE DAY AT A TIME No matter what you plan for your future, you’re going to have to tackle things one day at a time. A day in the classroom. A day in the lab. A day in the field. Our students know this, so they make each day count — and they keep making them count long after graduation.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF RAT RACE Psychology majors have access to southern West Virginia’s only full animal behavior laboratory and live rodent colony, where they can make detailed observations on animal behavior and learn behavior modification principles.
JENNIFER HUDNALL, ’11 Jennifer is building her career around helping pet owners modify problem behavior. A graduate of our psychology program, she earned her master’s degree in applied behavioral science. These days, Jennifer works as a pet behavioral consultant and teaches psychology at WVU Tech.
“I’d spent years looking for a passion — something that changed the world for me. Getting to work with pets in this way fulfills that lifelong desire to help them. If you look at psychology as the study of behavior, understanding it can really change your life, even if you don’t pursue it as a profession.”
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ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES Students take part in all kinds of fascinating internships and co-ops to learn new skills and boost their resumes, including work with organizations like Dow Chemical, Toyota and the West Virginia Power minor league baseball team.
TAVON JOHNSON, ’16 In his time at WVU Tech, mechanical engineering graduate Tavon launched a popular student design exposition and worked as an intern at a cybersecurity firm. Now, he’s using that experience in Pittsburgh as a field engineer working on power plant and water treatment projects.
“Don’t enroll in any degree program because you think it will be easy or because you’ll make money. Do it because it’s something you love. Make sure it’s something you’re passionate about. If this field is what you want and you’re willing to fight for it, it’s completely worth it.”
RESEARCH IS FOR UNDERGRADS, TOO Our small school environment means that students can enter into research opportunities typically reserved for graduate students. This year, we’re building a massive superconductor track and upgrading bio-diesel to make cleaner fuel. Next year? That’s up to you.
JOANNA MUELLER, ’11
LINDSAY DAVIS, ’15
Born in Poland and raised in Germany, Joanna followed her fascination with bridges to WVU Tech’s civil engineering program. Now, she’s a project manager and estimator for a construction firm in West Virginia where she gets to work on bridge projects throughout the state.
At WVU Tech, Lindsay landed a once-in-a-lifetime internship at NASA and used what she learned to help research new ways to make fuel from biomass. After graduation, Lindsay landed a job as a process engineer at a company that makes activated carbon products.
“To me, the complexity of a bridge is fascinating and impressive. I love the idea that bridges connect people and open doors for human relationships that at one point in history did not exist. I feel lucky that I was able to make my career in bridge construction so that I can be a part of that.”
“Being able to do research helps you gain experience using the machinery you’ll be expected to use when you graduate. I stand out on a resume because I know what a gas chromatography-mass spectrometer is and how to use it. At a much bigger university, I likely wouldn’t have done this type of research as an undergraduate.”
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A DAY IN THE LIFE
JUST LIKE THE REAL THING Our nursing students practice their skills in a true hospital environment using state-of-the art medical equipment.
MARY CUNNINGHAM, ’15 Mary can’t help but care for others, and she’s using the nursing education she received at WVU Tech to do just that. Mary is working in a cardiac catheterization lab in the state’s largest hospital center, where she prepares patients for heart procedures and provides emotional support to patients and their families.
“Being compassionate and caring is just as important as the physical care that a nurse provides. A passion of mine is caring for someone as a human being and hopefully making an impact that counts, either on the patient and family or me, that allows me to grow to become a better nurse.”
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PREPARED FOR ANYTHING
YOU’RE AMONG FRIENDS
With a focus on professional development, we make sure students have the skills they need to advance to the next level — whether that’s landing the perfect job or moving on to grad school.
You’ll know what we mean when you find yourself studying with friends at a late-night session in the Student Success Center, catching a comedy show or tackling an outdoor expedition with your classmates. WVU Tech has always enjoyed a rich campus culture, and our new campus in Beckley is going to offer many more opportunities to expand that way of life.
RAÚL TORRES, ’15 Raúl came to WVU Tech from Puerto Rico to play baseball and earn his degree in mechanical engineering. His path has taken him to North Carolina, where he works as an associate field service engineer. He spends his days working on control systems or troubleshooting hardware at a power plant.
“Engineering improves quality of life. Whether by advancements in transportation, power generation, food conservation, manufacturing — you name it — mechanical engineering will always be involved.”
SHOW YOUR WORK Our students aren’t just taking opportunities, they’re sharing them. They attend conferences to present papers and share their work at student-run expositions. They even showcase their research at Undergraduate Research Day at the state capitol, where they discuss their work with state lawmakers.
LARRY ALLPHIN, ’16 This information systems graduate came to WVU Tech with a passion for computers and helping others. He spent his years here in student-run organizations that did both. Now, Larry’s putting his knack for problem-solving to work at IBM as an application development specialist.
“Whatever I end up doing, I want my work to make a difference. I want to feel like my work matters. My experiences in and out of class helped me learn better problem solving skills, grow in my passion for helping others, learn about the kind of person I really am and gain more confidence in myself and my abilities.”
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
WVU TECH IS YOURS. BUILD IT THE WAY YOU WANT. We give students the tools and support to build the kind of organizations they want. From leadership and professional groups to Greek life and the arts, WVU Tech students have created some amazing things.
E-SPORTS CLUB
AWESOME
Founded in the spring of 2015, the WVU Tech E-Sports club is already one of the most popular groups on campus. The club is designed to balance academics with competitive gaming, and the group has hosted on-campus gaming events and competed in a national gaming tournament.
The Association for Women Engineers, Scientists, Or Mathematicians Empowerment is dedicated to supporting women in STEM fields. The group hears from industry professionals and works with K-12 students on outreach activities to introduce young minds to STEM.
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Students race a concrete canoe at the ASCE Virginias Conference.
TECH MEDIA CREW Our students created the Tech Media Crew to share campus news and to keep students, staff and faculty connected to the greater WVU Tech community. They’re constantly producing YouTube videos, covering campus events and sharing entertaining content on social media.
ASCE Students in WVU Tech’s chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers are known for building and racing concrete canoes, constructing steel bridges and showcasing their research in technical papers. They’re a clever group of engineers and they show it each year in regional competitions.
AWESOME gives female STEM students a chance to grow their network and learn from industry leaders.
SAE Each year, members of the WVU Tech Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) build a Baja-style racing buggy from the ground up. These machines are designed, constructed and raced entirely by students. In 2016, our SAE Baja team put their buggy to the test at competitions in California and New York.
Snap! Tech Media Crew members know how to have fun while covering campus events. (Some assembly required.) Students put more than a year’s worth of work into designing, constructing and fine-tuning each SAE Baja racing buggy.
SEE MORE OF WHAT OUR STUDENTS HAVE BUILT FOR THEMSELVES AT STUDENTLIFE.WVUTECH.EDU
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STUDENT LIFE  
LIVE IN A WORLD BUILT JUST FOR YOU Our students live in a campus community built with them in mind. Our traditional-meets-modern residence halls, popular dining facilities and campus activities mean students never run short on things to do or places to be. And with free student support programs, our students can brush up on everything from the theory of relativity to the theory of resume writing.
CAMPUS LIFE
CAMPUS CULTURE
Our residence halls offer a total residential living and learning experience. Staffed 24/7 by live-in residential assistants, each of our affordable and comfortable residence halls offer cable and Wi-Fi access, study lounges and free laundry facilities.
Our students are artists, musicians, poets, athletes, outdoor enthusiasts and film buffs, and our Division of Student Life ensures they have an outlet for all of that. We book regular musical, theatre and comedy performances on campus. We show movies right out of the theaters, host talent shows and plan outdoor skiing and whitewater rafting trips.
SUCCESS CENTER The Student Success Center was established in 2013 to help every student on their path to a degree. The SSC is a hub of learning and sees more than 10,000 visits each academic year. Why? Because they offer academic advising to first-year students, free tutoring and skill-building workshops for all students and a place for those who want to study or work together on projects.
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DINING No matter where you are on campus or what you’re hungry for, our dining facilities have you covered. The Bears Den serves delicious meals, features a full salad bar and offers handcrafted, made-to-order wraps and paninis. In the mood for something off campus? Some of the city’s best restaurants and cafes are just blocks away.
SUPPORT SERVICES
WELLNESS
We host one of TRIO’s oldest federally funded Student Support Services programs in the country. Designed for Pell-eligible, first-generation students and students with disabilities, the program offers free tutoring, advising services, cultural events, employment opportunities and scholarships for those who qualify.
Our campus community takes care of its own. All of our students have access to a wide range of health and wellness programs and services. From free counseling and a wellness clinic to campus-wide awareness campaigns and initiatives, we’re here to help you graduate happy and healthy.
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ATHLETICS
WE’RE FAST. WE’RE STRONG. AND WE PUT THE STUDENT IN STUDENT-ATHLETE. This is where we show our strength of mind and body. Our student-athletes compete throughout the nation in 15 varsity sports across four conferences and associations — and they do it while making the grade. This year, WVU Tech boasted three NAIA Scholar Athletes, 18 USCAA All-American, two USCAA AllAcademic and five NAIA All-American players.
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CONFERENCES AND ASSOCIATIONS
VARSITY SPORTS
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
MEN
WOMEN
River States Conference (RSC)
baseball basketball cross country golf swimming soccer track & field wrestling
basketball cross country swimming soccer softball track & field volleyball
United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC)
CLUB SPORTS soccer mountain biking
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THINGS TO DO
THIS IS WHERE WILD MEETS WONDERFUL Our campus is located in Beckley, in the heart of West Virginia’s Appalachian Mountains. We’re surrounded by outdoor adventures that attract people from all over the world. From resorts and historical landmarks to regional cuisine and shopping excursions, you’ll never run out of things to do.
INDULGE
There’s a rich culture to take in here. Appalachian music, antique shops, bookstores, art galleries and local arts and crafts fairs and festivals will connect you to the region’s artists and craftsmen. Catch a play, attend a concert, take in the nightlife or go on a shopping spree. The choice is yours.
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ADVENTURE
We’re just minutes from some of the nation’s finest outdoor recreation activities and national parks. You’ll have access to hiking, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing, skiing, aerial tram rides, camping, mountain biking, rappelling, climbing, zip lining and even bi-plane rides. And, of course, there are southern West Virginia’s world-class whitewater rapids.
EXPLORE
West Virginia became a state in 1863, but our history goes back much further than that. Spend your free time exploring civil war sites, historic towns, antique railroads and exhibition coal mines. Visit the Glade Creek Grist Mill in Babcock State Park or take in spectacular views of the iconic New River Gorge Bridge — one of the highest vehicle bridges in the world. You can also tour the region’s unique museums, which chronicle everything from the state’s craft culture to famous writers who called West Virginia home.
FEAST
Southern West Virginia cuisine is something you have to experience to believe. You’ll have to try the area’s specialties — locally sourced produce, fresh-caught trout, hand-tossed pizza, smoky homemade salsa, pork barbeque, sweet peppered bacon and wild West Virginia ramps. Other fare includes modern Asian-fusion, Italian cuisine, Mexican dishes, specialty coffee and even old-fashioned ice cream.
Things to Do photos courtesy of Adventures on the Gorge and the Charleston, New River Gorge and Raleigh County Convention and Visitors Bureaus.
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TUITION, FEES & FINANCIAL AID
GREAT CAREERS BELONG TO THOSE WHO INVEST IN THEMSELVES Getting a degree at WVU Tech is not only affordable, it’s a smart investment in you. Here’s what you need to know about the costs associated with attending WVU Tech.
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TUITION & FEES Annual tuition and fees: 2016-2017 Resident Tuition________________________________ $6,648 Nonresident Tuition____________________________ $16,728
Program Fees Engineering*___________________________________ $1,800 Nursing*______________________________________ $2,256 Business Management _ __________________________ $528 Regents Bachelor of Arts _ ________________________ $528 Math and Natural Sciences_ _______________________ $600 Aviation Management___________________________ $2,664 * Includes Pre-Engineering and Pre-Nursing
FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT WVUTECH.EDU/TUITION
ROOM & BOARD Annual fees — 2016-2017 University Hall Double Room Suite_______________ $6,676 Single Room _ ___________________ $7,980 Hogan Hall
Visit the website for pricing and details.
Meal Plans
Option A (10 meals/week)__________ $3,514 Option B (15 meals/week)__________ $3,806 Option C (19 meals/week)__________ $4,090
FOR MORE DETAILS ON ALL ROOM AND BOARD OPTIONS, VISIT HOUSING.WVUTECH.EDU
FINANCIAL AID
Almost 90% of WVU Tech students receive some type of financial aid, and with West Virginia’s PROMISE scholarship program for in-state students and our many institutional scholarships, getting a degree at WVU Tech is very affordable. Apply early to receive priority consideration for applicable financial aid and scholarships. Complete your FAFSA (fafsa.gov) to apply for federal financial aid. Use school code: 003825
FOR A LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND DEADLINES, VISIT FINAID.WVUTECH.EDU
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