Admitted Students

Review what to do after acceptance to the Honors Foundation program.

1. Complete Steps to Enrollment

   All admitted students should follow the list on the WVU Admissions Admitted Students website. Students should be sure to activate their WVU Login as soon as possible. By activating this login, students will gain access to their WVU MIX email account. For many University offices, including the Honors College, this will be the primary method of communication with students. Be sure to check your MIX email account frequently for updates.

   Don’t know how to activate your MIX email account? Follow the instructions here.

   Visit the Admissions Website

2. Make Plans For Move-In

   We are excited to have you join us at the WVU Honors College in the fall! Move-in will take place Thursday, August 10, through Saturday, August 12. All Honors students must complete the move-in process by the morning of Saturday, August 12, in order to participate in the Honors Retreat that afternoon. 

3. Prepare For the Honors Retreat

   The purpose of the Honors Retreat is to welcome new Honors students to campus and connect students to the Honors College mentors, staff, and resources. Students will be welcomed by the Dean of the Honors College, the Honors Student Association, and Honors mentors. This event is required for all incoming first-year students. 

   Visit the Honors Retreat Website

4. Complete Required Summer Reading

   All Honors College students are required to read the WVU Campus Read and write a short essay as their first assignment for their HONR 102 course. Information about the assignment will be emailed to students in early July.

   Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi

   
   

   For more information about this year’s reading, or to get involved in discussions about the book visit the site below.

   Visit the Campus Read Website

5. Explore Special Opportunities

   Eager to visit campus over the summer? Take advantage of one (or more) of these opportunities:
   

   Honors Advance

   Happening July 9 - 29, Honors Advance is an immersive residential experience designed to prepare first-time freshmen for life at WVU and in the Honors College. Participants get the opportunity to start early in the Honors Foundations program by taking a 3-credit course, living in Lincoln Hall, and much more. 

   
   

   To read more about the Summer 2023 program, visit the link below.

   Read About Honors Advance

   Adventure WV

   Make Honors friends this summer with Adventure WV Honors College First-Year Trips! First-Year Trips are optional peer-led, 5 or 6-day, adventure-based experiences that prepare incoming students for life at WVU. Trips offer participants diverse opportunities to meet other first-year students and learn about themselves, WVU, and WV. 

   

   No prior outdoor experience is required or expected.

   Visit the Website