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First-time Freshman 🎉

You're admitted. Follow the steps below to become a Mountaineer — and celebrate with confetti!

Not a domestic first-time freshman? Check the steps for transfer or international students.

Log in to the 91ÌÒÉ« Portal

The 91ÌÒÉ« Portal is your gateway to online resources at 91ÌÒÉ«, including many required to complete your enrollment steps.

To log in to the 91ÌÒÉ« Portal, you must first claim your account. Details are included in your acceptance email.

Claim Your Account

Pay the Academic Deposit

The academic deposit saves your place in our incoming class and is required to move forward with housing, math placement and New Student Orientation.

Your academic deposit is fully refundable if you cancel your 91ÌÒÉ« attendance before May 1 for fall term enrollment and December 1 for spring term enrollment.

Pay Academic Deposit

Apply for Housing

The 91ÌÒÉ« housing portal for fall 2025 will open in early December. If you have paid your academic deposit, you will be able to apply for housing or submit a request for an exemption from the . Students in must file the exemption to avoid housing charges. The sooner you apply for housing, the sooner you’ll know where you’ll be living.

Admitted for the spring 2025 term? After paying the academic deposit, you can to receive your assignment.

Submit the FAFSA

The 2025-26 FAFSA is now available to all students. Our FAFSA priority deadline is March 1. We encourage all students to submit the FAFSA. Our school code is 003827. The FAFSA is required for Federal and State aid programs, and to qualify for the Promise Scholarship for West Virginia residents.

Admitted for the spring 2025 term? The 2024-2025 FAFSA is also available.

Submit the FAFSA

Take ALEKS Math Assessment

All new first-time freshman students are required are required to take an online math assessment (ALEKS). ALEKS will be available to admitted students at the end of January. There is no additional fee associated with ALEKS.

Admitted for the spring 2025 term? Submit a request to take ALEKS.

Accept or Decline Aid

Check your MIX email for messages from the 91ÌÒÉ« Hub about financial aid next steps. If you receive an offer, you can review, accept or decline aid through the 91ÌÒÉ« Portal. Acceptance of scholarships and aid doesn't mean you're required to attend 91ÌÒÉ« (but you forfeit your award if you cancel your application or attendance).

Complete New Student Orientation

NSO registration for fall 2025 admits opens in March. You must pay your academic deposit and complete the housing application before registering for NSO. Program details will be available when registration opens.

Admitted for the spring 2025 term? You can register for your NSO program now.

Complete Health Insurance Waiver

All students enrolling in 6 or more credits are required to have health insurance coverage. You will be billed for the 91ÌÒÉ« Aetna health insurance plan unless you opt out by completing the student health insurance waiver.

Admitted for the spring 2025 term? by December 20 to opt out.

Choose a Dining Plan

Everyone living in campus housing is required to purchase an on-campus student dining plan. Commuters have the option of purchasing an off-campus student plan. Dining plans for the 2025-26 academic year will be available in spring 2025. Students are required to complete their housing application, including those requesting a housing exemption, before choosing a dining plan.

Admitted for the spring 2025 term? On-campus and off-campus are available.

Pay Your Bill

Spring 2025 new students: Your first semester charges will be available in 91ÌÒÉ« MyAccount (via 91ÌÒÉ« Portal) in late fall. If you owe a balance you will receive a billing notification and payment deadline in your MIX email.

Fall 2025 new students: In early July, your fall semester charges will be available in 91ÌÒÉ« MyAccount (via 91ÌÒÉ« Portal). If you owe a balance, you will receive a billing notification in your MIX email. Payment is due August 1.

are available to break up your semester's tuition and fees into smaller, more manageable installments.

Move-in

Move-in registration for fall 2025 opens in early June. Watch your MIX email for additional information. There will be specific days and time slots for move-in to help break up congestion in the halls — details will be sent to your 91ÌÒÉ« MIX email in early June.

Admitted for the spring 2025 term? Move-in options will appear when you sign up for housing.

You Should Also ...

These steps are strongly encouraged for new students.

Visit Campus

Nothing can help you better imagine what your future at 91ÌÒÉ« will look like than visiting campus. Schedule a tour through our Visitors Centers or attend a special event (or both).

Experience 91ÌÒÉ« Special Events

Explore 91ÌÒÉ« Virtually

Can’t make it to Morgantown? Want to make a list of sites to see during your in-person visit? Then you’ll want to check out our virtual tours and videos!

Choose a Virtual Tour Watch Videos

Choose a First-Year Trip

Start your college experience like a real Mountaineer. Our optional Adventure WV First-Year Trips are peer-led, adventure-based programs that will prepare you for life at 91ÌÒÉ«. All trips take place in June, July or August. Registration opens in February 2025.

You must pay your academic deposit before registering for an Adventure WV trip.

Apply for Promise

The Promise Scholarship for West Virginia residents is sponsored by the state of West Virginia. To be considered, you must submit the Promise application and the FAFSA by March 1.

Find Other Scholarships

You are automatically considered for 91ÌÒÉ« scholarships if you are admitted by the scholarship deadline — August 1 for the fall term and January 2 for the spring term. You should also investigate other scholarship sources to help fund your education.

Make Connections

Join us on your favorite social media platforms for a real glimpse of 91ÌÒÉ« campus life and start getting to know your fellow Mountaineers!

Connect With 91ÌÒÉ«

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Admissions Counselors

Have questions about your next steps? Or about submitting your deposit? Your 91ÌÒÉ« admissions counselor is an expert on these topics (and many more, so ask them anything!). And it’s literally their job to chat with you! Reach out to them any time.

Office of Admissions

Our Admissions staff can assist with any questions or issues you encounter as you continue the steps to enroll. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (except for University holidays). Call us at 304-293-2121 or fill out our .