WVU’s Center for Learning, Advising and Student Success (CLASS) provides academic guidance and support for students who are undecided or have not been admitted directly into their program of study. Our goal is to help you choose a major by the end of your first year. Within CLASS, six offices are committed to assisting students choose majors, succeed academically and connect with other students and resources at the University.
Meet the TeamYou’ve been admitted into CLASS under one of the following categories.
If you have not chosen a major yet and are undecided about what you want to study, advisers in CLASS will help you find the school/college that’s right for you.
Undecided/Undeclared MajorsAs you wait to declare a major or meet the admissions requirements for an academic program, explore majors and career options that align with your interests through guided pathways.
Guided PathwaysMany professional degrees, mostly in WVU’s healthcare programs, do not traditionally admit freshmen. You will work with expert CLASS advisers and take classes that will count toward your academic program.
Professional ProgramsYou are a conditionally admitted student if you have not met one of the minimum admissions criteria, either your high school GPA or standardized test score (ACT or SAT). By participating in special academic services, you’ll work toward getting into your program of choice.
Conditional AdmissionWithin CLASS, six offices are committed to helping you transition to college life, succeed academically, connect with your peers and find helpful resources at WVU.
Academic advisers help you narrow your academic interests and find the major that’s right for you. They work closely with you to identify the requirements of the programs that you’re interested in and develop parallel plans of study if you are not admitted into your initial major.
The Office of Student Success offers services and resources to help you do your best, achieve your goals and graduate on time. Free to all students, you have access to academic tutoring, peer mentors and student success coaches who work with you one-on-one to help hone the skills needed to excel both inside and outside of the classroom.
Your experience as a Mountaineer will be unique, depending on your major, career pathway and the activities you choose to participate in. But there is a common path set up for all new students to embark on.
To help you transition to college life, you will participate in a specialized First-Year Seminar course that offers support and guidance to help you find your way at WVU and become lifelong learners. Successful completion of a First-Year Seminar course is required to graduate from WVU.
First-Year ExperienceThis federally funded TRIO program offers free academic services, including advising, tutoring, financial aid support and more if you’re eligible. These services help you develop a plan to succeed academically, set you on a path toward graduation and pursue a career that fulfills your purpose.
Are you a high school student who wants to start earning college credits early? WVU offers courses online, on-campus and in high schools around the state.
This federally funded TRIO program helps you prepare for college and overcome barriers to higher education while you’re still in high school.