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West Virginia University at Parkersburg

West Virginia University at Parkersburg
300 Campus Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104

Official telephone: (304) 424-8000

Fax number: (304) 424-8332
Website: www.wvup.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in late August and mid-January.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in July and August.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Average freshman GPA: 2.8 on a 4.0 scale

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: no
There are religious requirements for graduation: no

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
independent study, honors program, Phi Beta Kappa, internships, distance learning
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
elementary
Cooperative programs are offered: yes
Cooperative education programs:
business, computer science, education, engineering, health professions, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science, technologies, vocational arts
Graduate schools/programs are offered: no
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: no
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • 3D Modeling/Simulation
  • Business Administration
  • Business Technology
  • Child Development
  • Computer Science
  • Computer/Information Technology
  • Criminal Justice
  • Culinary Arts
  • Diversified Agriculture
  • Energy Assessment/Management Technology
  • Engineering Technology
  • Journalism
  • Machining Technology
  • Multi-Craft Technology
  • Nursing
  • Occupational Development
  • Solar Energy Technology
  • Surgical Technology
  • Welding Technology
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Business Information Technology
  • Child Development
  • Criminal Justice
  • Elementary Education
  • Financial Management
  • General Business
  • Information Security
  • Legal Studies
  • Management
  • Management/Marketing
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Network Engineering
  • Public Relations
  • Regents Bachelor of Arts
  • Software Engineering
Certificates

  • Accounting and Business/Management
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering Technology, General
  • General Studies
  • Information Technology
  • Journalism
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Solar Energy Technology/Technician
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist
  • Welding Technology/Welder

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
    (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for school's own challenge exams
  • credit for relevant military experience
  • credit for relevant life experience

DIPLOMAS OFFERED
  • Accounting and Business/Management
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering Technology, General
  • General Studies
  • Journalism
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist
  • Welding Technology/Welder
 
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