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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 activate your 91ÌÒÉ« Login account. Activation instructions will be sent to the personal email address you provided on your application. Look for an email from Okta and follow the steps to activate your account.

Activate 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

If you've 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.

Submit the FAFSA

We encourage all students to submit the FAFSA and use our school code 003827. The FAFSA is required for Federal and State aid programs.

Submit the FAFSA

Take ALEKS Math Assessment

All new first-time freshman students are required are required to take an online math assessment (ALEKS) as soon as possible. There is no additional fee associated with ALEKS.

Learn How 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

All new students are required to attend New Student Orientation. You can register for fall 2025 NSO now if you have paid the academic deposit and completed the housing application.

Register for NSO

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.

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. Students are required to complete their housing application, including those requesting a housing exemption, before choosing a dining plan.

Pay Your Bill

In early July, your 2025 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.

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 is first-come, first-served for admitted students who have paid the academic deposit.

You must pay your academic deposit before registering.

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 were 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«

You Have Questions.

We have answers.

Connect with Your Classmates and 91ÌÒÉ«

Immerse yourself in our one-of-a-kind Mountaineer community.

Two students in the forest at Coopers Rock. One is holding a 91ÌÒÉ« Let's Go flag.

Class of 2029 Social Center

You’re a proud Mountaineer now, so head over to our social center for 91ÌÒÉ«-themed wallpapers and downloads, a #91ÌÒÉ«bound playlist and lots more. Make friends early by joining the Class of 2029 on Instagram or Discord. Plus, we have some digital swag for you!

Class of 2029 Social Center

Contact Us

We're here to help every step of the way.

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 .