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Glenville State University

Glenville State University
200 High Street
Glenville, WV 26351

Official telephone: (304) 462-7361
Fax number: (304) 462-8619
Website: www.glenville.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Middle Atlantic

Glenville State University
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 347 acres
City or town school is located in: Glenville, WV
Population of city/town: 1,547
Nearest major city: Charleston, WV
Distance of nearest major city: 90 miles
Population of nearest major city: 50,821
Online campus map: www.glenville.edu/about/
map.php

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • women's dorms (41%)
  • men's dorms (58%)
  • single-student apartments
  • married-student apartments (1%)
  • special housing for disabled students
  • other housing including Wellness housing.
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 69%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 28%
Percent of students who live off campus: 72%
Students required to live on campus: All unmarried students with fewer than 58 completed semester hours must live on campus.
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 50%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, Student Code of Conduct.
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: no

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: yes
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 183
Other computer facilities/services: Wireless network.
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Archives.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Fine arts gallery.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, day care, Women's, adult student, legal, and minority services.
Counseling services:
birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, campus nurse, physician assistant, alcohol/substance abuse, financial aid, personal, veteran liaison.
Career placement services:
internships, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, interview training, graduate placement services.
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, special housing, adaptive equipment, ; other services provided on an individual basis.
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 95%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 2
Number of social sororities on campus: 3
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine
School newspaper(s): The Phoenix, published weekly
Number of honor societies: 6
Total number of registered organizations: 32
Campus-based religious organizations:
Baptist Campus Ministry, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Diverse Ministry Group, Wesley Foundation
Minority student organizations:
Straight Gay Alliance
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Greek Council, Science Fiction and Fantasy Guild, Pioneers of a Cause, early education group, Future Business Leaders of America, Global Leaders United, College Democrats, College Republicans, Environmental Organization, Future Farmers of America, Professional Landman, American Chemical Society, Student Athletic Advisory Committee; American Choral Directors, National Music Educators, and Student Education Associations; forestry and behavioral science clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Janet Bailey,
Athletic Director
Athletic department's mailing address: Athletic Director,
Glenville State College,
200 High Street,
Glenville, WV 26351
School colors: royal blue and white
School mascot: Pioneers
Athletic conference memberships: NCAA, West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballno 
Men's basketballyesNCAA Div. II
Men's cross-countryyesNCAA Div. II
Men's footballyesNCAA Div. II
Men's golfyesNCAA Div. II
Men's track and field (outdoor)yesNCAA Div. II
Women's basketballyesNCAA Div. II
Women's cross-countryyesNCAA Div. II
Women's golfyesNCAA Div. II
Women's softballyesNCAA Div. II
Women's track and field (outdoor)yesNCAA Div. II
Women's volleyballyesNCAA Div. II

Athletic facilities:
golf course, gymnasium, track; football and softball fields; basketball and tennis courts
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, boxing, flag football, fishing, golf, shooting, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand)
Club sports for men:
cheerleading
Club sports for women:
cheerleading, dance team

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: no
Nearest international airport: Charleston, WV (90 miles)
Nearest other airport: Clarksburg, WV (50 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Charleston, WV (90 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Clarksburg, WV (50 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 11% immediately, 53% within one year of graduation, 42% within 5 years of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Fairmont State University, Marshall University, West Virginia University.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 64% within six months of graduation, 85% within one year of graduation, 88% within two years of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Charleston Area Medical Center, Glenville State College, Smith Land Surveying, West Virginia Public School Systems (Braxton,Calhoun, and Gilmer County).
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Dr. Lloyd Hartman Elliott
  • Sue Bartlett Morris
  • Dr. James A. Butcher.

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