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WELCOME TO YOUR FUTUREBLACK & GOLD DAY – April 22, 2014
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9:30 am Welcome & Overview of WLU
10:30 am Campus Tour 11:30 pmAcademic & Campus Life Fair 12:30 pm Lunch in the
Marketplace
WHY GO TO COLLEGE
By 2018, 62% of jobs in the U.S. will require someCollege education
In 2007, it was 59%In 1992, it was 56%In 1973, it was 28%
Source: Georgetown Center for Workforce & the Economy
WHY GO TO COLLEGE
Average Salary High School Diploma $32,550 Associate’s Degree(2 yr) $39,500 Bachelor’s Degree (4 yr) $53,300 Master’s Degree $65,400 Doctorate $79,650
Source: WorldWideLearn
FIND THE PERFECT FIT
Public Undergraduate & Graduate Institution
Oldest Institution of Higher Learning in WV Founded in 1837
Fall 2013- 2,779 Students
Average Class Size of 25 students
Where WLU Students Come From…
46 of the 55 counties in West Virginia
25 states and Washington D.C.
26 countries from around the world
WLU ACADEMIC COLLEGES
College of Arts & Communication
Gary E. West College of Business
College of Education
College of Liberal Arts
College of Sciences
GET INVOLVED!
Athletics 18 NCAA Division II Sports
Women’s Soccer & both indoor and outdoor track
Club SportsMen’s Lacrosse
Intramurals
Over 60 student clubs/organizations Community Service Greek Life Special Interest
To provide our students the opportunity for a high quality undergraduate, graduate, and professional education
The West Liberty Mission
Provide a Safe & Caring Environment
Offer Opportunities For The Future
Provide an Affordable Education With Value
Our Focus
Safe & Caring Environment
Ranked as the safest public school campus in WV
24 hour/7 day a week Campus Police TopperNet Emergency Text System Transfer Clearance Form Secure Residence Halls
Topper Card Access Alarms Security Cameras
Safe & Caring Environment
Academic Advisors First Year Experience Course 14:1 Student-Faculty Ratio
Safe & Caring Environment
Learning & Student Development Center Free Tutoring Career Services Counseling Services ADA Accommodations Retention Specialist
Safe & Caring Environment
Residential Life Program 50% of students live on
campus 84% of Freshmen
Full-Time Campus Activities Coordinator
Health Services Office Assessment and Treatment Tobacco Free Campus
Opportunities for the Future
More than 60 Majors including: Health Sciences Teacher Education Graphic Design Social Work Broadcasting Athletic Training Biology Exercise Physiology Creative Arts Therapy-New Community Education-New Business Physician Assistant
Opportunities for the Future
Freshmen Laptop Program
Creation of the Honors College
Internships/Study Abroad
Provide an Affordable Education 93% of West Liberty
students receive some type of Financial Aid
Metro Rate for Bordering Counties
$5 million awarded annually in institutional scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS
WLU Scholars Program
Four Year Scholarship Program for Students with a 3.75 GPA or higher and at least a 22 ACT (1020 SAT Critical Reading + Math)
Elbin Scholars 27 or higher ACT (1220 SAT) $4,000 In-state $12,000 Out-of-state/Metro
**Elbin Scholars with a 4.00 GPA (unweighted) and a 30 ACT (1340 SAT) or higher Composite Score will receive full scholarship to cover tuition, mandatory fees, room and board.
WLU Scholars Program (cont’d)
Presidential Scholars 24-26 ACT (1090-1210 SAT) $3,000 a year
Foundation Scholars 22-23 ACT (1020-1080 SAT) $2,000 a year
Other Scholarships
Black & Gold Scholarship $1,000 a year 22 ACT or higher (1020 SAT)/3.5-3.74 GPA
Promise Plus Scholarship $1,000 a year, unless student has received another
scholarship University Scholarship
$2,000 a year for three years Transfer students with 3.25 GPA or higherWest College of Business Scholarships $2,500 a year First Time Freshman & Transfer students with 3.25 GPA or
higher
Talent Based Scholarships
Marching Band Scholarships For students participating in the WLU
Marching Band
Arts & Communication Scholarships Awards determined by Academic
Department for music, art and theater
Athletic Scholarships Awards determined by Head Coaches
Financial Aid: Making Dollars into Sense
What is Financial Aid?
Scholarships (academic, talent-based or need-based)
Grants (Federal or State) Loans (Federal, parent, alternative or
institutional) Student Employment (Federal Work Study
and institutional)
Who Provides Financial Aid?
US Department of Education
State Higher Education Agencies
Institutions Third Parties,
such as: private foundations, banks, civic organizations, etc.
How Do I Apply for Aid?
The FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (www.fafsa.gov) must be completed: Federal and State Grants (Pell, SEOG, TEACH,
WVHEG, PHEAA) Federal Loans Federal Work Study (WLU has an additional
application for Federal Work Study)
**Some state agencies may require additional paperwork
Applying for Financial Aid
Admissions Application Institutional Scholarship Applications Third Party Applications IMPORTANT: Check Institutional & State
Deadlines
Requirements and steps to become a Hilltopper
THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
How to become a Hilltopper
Submit the following: Application for Admission High School and/or College Transcript Standardized Test Scores Transfer Clearance Form (transfer students
only)
Admissions Requirements
High School Graduates 2.00 Grade Point Average Minimum of 18 ACT or 870 SAT Curricular Requirements
4 Units English 4 Units Math (3 must be Algebra I or higher) 3 Social Studies (including US History) 3 Lab Sciences 2 Units of Foreign Language in the same
discipline 1 Fine Arts
Admissions Requirements
Transfer Students 2.00 College Grade
Point Average If less than 28 credit
hours completed, also a High School Transcript
Transfer Clearance Form
Questions?
Financial Aid: (304) 336-8016 Housing/Residence Life: (304) 336-8345
Admissions: (304) 336-8076 Toll Free 1-866- WEST LIB
WestLiberty.edu