WELCOME TO YOUR FUTURESPRING OPEN HOUSE 2013

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

9:00 Parent SessionStudent PanelTransfer Session

10:00 Campus Tours 11:00-12:30 Academic and Campus Life

Fair

Complimentary Lunch in Rogers Marketplace after Academic and Campus Life Fair

Optional Activity: Softball games vs. Shepherd (12 & 2)

FIND THE PERFECT FIT

Public Undergraduate & Graduate Institution

Oldest Institution of Higher Learning in WV Founded in 1837

Seventh straight year of Enrollment Increase Fall 2012- 2,795 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

Find what style best suits you Athletics

16 NCAA Division II Sports

Club Sports Intramurals

Over 60 student clubs/organizations Community Service Greek Life Special Interest

Campus Updates

Shaw Hall Renovation

Campbell Hall of Health Sciences

Course offerings at Highlands Center

Team Approach to a Safe and Caring Environment

Opportunities for the Future

Provide an Affordable Education with Value

Taking it to the TOP at West Liberty

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Team Approach to a 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

Team Approach to a Safe & Caring Environment

Academic Advisors First Year Experience Course 18:1 Student-Faculty Ratio

Team Approach to a Safe & Caring Environment

Learning & Student Development Center Free Tutoring Career Services Counseling Services ADA Accommodations Retention Specialist

Team Approach to a 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

50 Major Degree Programs Available, including Health Sciences Teacher Education Graphic Design Social Work Broadcasting Athletic Training Biology Exercise Physiology 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

$4.5 million awarded annually in institutional scholarships

AM I IN THE METRO RATE??

Metro Rate provides a reduction in tuition for students residing in out-of-state neighboring counties

Ohio- Counties west to Columbus, north to Cleveland

Pennsylvania- Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Washington, Westmoreland

Maryland- Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, Montgomery, Washington

Virginia- Clarke, Frederick, Loudoun, Shenandoah, Warren

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 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)

Where does Financial Aid come from?

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

General Eligibility for Federal Aid Must be enrolled for enrollment in an

eligible program of study Must be pursuing degree, certificate or

other recognized credential Must be a US Citizen or eligible non-

citizen Must be registered with Selective Service

(if male, required) Institutions, states and third parties may

set additional criteria

Deadlines for Financial Aid

WLU FAFSA Priority Deadline: April 15 WLU Scholarships: awarded on a rolling

basis for accepted students Early awards to Scholars during 1st week of

November Students must be accepted to WLU by June

15 in order to be eligible for scholarships for following academic year

Processing Update

Tracking Letters being mailed on a weekly basis informing student of additional documentation needed before aid can be processed

Financial Aid Estimate Letters currently being mailed on a weekly basis indicating awarded aid

Aid is based on estimated costs for 2012-13 Student required to sign and return one copy

Processing Update (cont’d)

In May, WV Higher Education Grant and PROMISE Scholarship notifications issued to students

Final award letters will be available in July after registration and final costs determined

Special Circumstances can be completed if a student/parents experience a substantial change in finances

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

The Final Steps…

March/April/May - Financial Aid Estimate Letters being issued

March- Pre-registration and Orientation information issued to students

June- Orientation begins June- Housing assignments issued to students July- Official Financial Aid Award Letters issued July- Billing statements emailed from Business

Office August 23- Residence Halls open for new students August 26- Fall Classes begin at 9:00 a.m.

Questions??

Financial Aid: (304) 336-8016 Housing/Residence Life: (304) 336-8345

Admissions: (304) 336-8076 Toll Free 1-866- WEST LIB

WestLiberty.edu