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Important Dates 2012
April 30 – May 5, 2012 Finals Week
May 5, 2012 Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m.
May 11 -13, 2012 Commencement
May 21, 2012 Summer Classes begin
June 4 – 27, 2012 New Student Orientation
October 5 – 7, 2012 Fall Family Weekend
October 7, 2012 Fall Ring Day ceremony
Parent Perks Discounts
When visiting your student, be sure to take advantage of the Parent Perks discounts. Just show your membership card at any of the participating area businesses to receive a discount. Click the link below to view this brochure. Click here for Parent Perks
WVU featured in the Wall Street Journal
Why College Towns Are Looking Smart Article
By KELLY EVANS
Looking for a job? Try a college town.
Morgantown, W.Va., home to West Virginia University, has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the U.S. —just 3.9%—and the university itself has about 260 job openings, from nurses to professors to programmers.
“We’re hurting for people, especially to fill our computer and technical positions,” says Margaret Phillips, vice president for human relations at WVU. To read more, click here:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123783142333116161.html
New Fields fulfill WVU’s promise to improve student recreation options.
A year ago, the St. Francis fields area on West Virginia University’s Evansdale Campus would’ve been a muddy mess following Wednesday night’s rainstorm. That’s not the case this year, as the potholes and puddles between the Student Recreation Center and the Evansdale Residential Complex are nowhere to be found.
Click here to learn more
WVU Dining Services
WVU Dining Services has a lot offer student and parents! Follow this link to learn more about the Taste From Home recipe contest, Heartwarmers From Home, Commuter meal plans for student leaving off-campus and the new lower prices on the Upper Class dining plans.
Click here to learn more
Reader’s Digest Ranks WVU Among Nations Safest Campuses
WVU has been ranked among the most secure campuses in the United States by Reader’s Digest. The University was ranked 18th among 135 U.S. colleges and universities that participated in the survey, and earned an A for its strong commitment to safety. For a complete story go to http://www.wvu.edu/Redirect/?id=863
To check out the latest news stories at WVU, click here.
Videos: A Mom’s View of WVU
Click on the link to see two moms share their view of WVU.
http://admissions.wvu.edu/undergraduate/parents/
Helpful Links
eRefund
The PNC Payment Portal puts your student in control of their money. Occasionally, WVU may need to send your student a payment or a refund. These could include financial aid refunds, tuition reimbursement, or any other funds your student may be owed. The PNC Payment Portal allows your student to choose the payment method that best suits their needs.
