BLACK & GOLD DAY – April 22, 2014. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 9:30 amWelcome & Overview of WLU 10:30 amCampus Tour 11:30 pmAcademic & Campus Life Fair 12:30.

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