International Admissions Requirements

Submission of Transcripts

Applicants to WVU Tech must provide:

• Copies of all academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent directly to WVU Tech from the institutions).
• Diploma(s) or Certificate(s) showing degree awarded.
• English translations of academic records/transcripts and certificates/diplomas.

_{Note: Original or certified copies of official records/transcripts must be submitted after admissions or upon arrival.}

For international applicants from non-US schools, the required supporting documentation must include:

• The original documents or certified (attested) copies of original documents in the original language of issue, and the official English translations of these documents
  
• Transfer students must complete the transfer credit evaluation from WES. We do not accept any other company.

For international applicants who have attended US secondary schools or post-secondary institutions:

Transfer and second bachelor’s degree applications require official transcripts for review. WVU Tech accepts documents delivered through the following services as official: WES ICAP, ECE Dispatch, Parchment, eScript, the National Student Clearinghouse, ETX.NG, and MyCreds.ca. If you cannot use those services, you can send official paper documents by mail to:
WVU Tech Office of Admissions
410 Neville St.
Beckley, WV 25801

_{NOTE: All application documents become the property of WVU Tech. Under no circumstances will they be duplicated, returned to the applicant, or forwarded to any agency or other college or university. Admission documents of applicants who do not enroll in the college may be destroyed after one year.}

_{NOTE: Materials from applicants are retained alphabetically, under the family name, as indicated by the applicant on the Admission Application. It is important that all forms, records and correspondence use the same name and spelling. Your name needs to be as it appears or will appear in your passport. Materials often cannot be matched to files when papers arrive with different names.}

English Language Proficiency

Students applying to WVU Tech must have demonstrated a mastery of the English language. WVU Tech accepts the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) or DuoLingo as a measure of English language proficiency. Additionally, the ACT and SAT English/Writing scores can be utilized as can the Pearson Test of English (PTE). Only official score reports for the TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, ACT, SAT and PTE are accepted.

• TOEFL iBT (Home Edition is accepted): 79
• Academic IELTS: 6.5
• TOEFL Essentials: 9.0
• Duolingo English Test: 105
• PTE Academic: 53
• SAT EBRW: 570
• ACT English: 24

WVU Tech does not accept expired scores, scores we can’t verify, General IELTS or institutional TOEFLs (TOEFL ITP).

Qualifying exempt countries

If you are a citizen of the following countries, you do not need to submit scores to meet the English language proficiency requirement:  

• Anguilla

• Antigua

• Australia

• Barbados

• Belize

• Bermuda

• British Virgin Islands

• Canada

• Cayman Islands

• Dominica

• Ghana

• Grenada

• Guyana

• India

• Jamaica

• Kenya

• Liberia

• Montserrat

• Nepal

• New Zealand

• Nigeria

• Pakistan

• Republic of Ireland

• South Africa

• St Kitts and Nevis

• St Lucia

• St Vincent

• The Bahamas

• Trinidad and Tobago

• Turks and Caicos

• United Kingdom

• United States and its territories
  

Financial

Scholarships

Academic Scholarship information is available on the Climb Higher Scholarship page

Proof of financial support

Before WVU can issue the document necessary to apply for a student visa (Form I-20) the student must provide proof that he or she has the adequate financial resources to provide for his or her expenses incurred while studying at WVU Tech. The proof must show financial support for one full year of study (including tuition, fees, living expenses, books and supplies, personal expenses, etc.) For more information- Tuition and cost (hyperlink)

Documentation of financial support can take one or a combination of the following forms:

If the student or student’s parents will fund the student’s studies at WVU Tech, the applicant must provide an official bank statement showing the availability of the required amount. The statement:

• Can be no older than 6 months
• Must be translated into English
• Show all amounts in U.S. dollars ($)

Student Visa

1. Check your WVU Tech (MIX) Email

   After you have been admitted, your official admission email will have your WVU Tech student ID number and your WVU Tech username. To activate your Mix Email, please visit. Log into the Campus WVU Portal ( portal.wvu.edu) for campus-wide information and services. Now that you’re admitted, it’s time to get connected. Be sure to log in regularly in order to receive important and timely information.

2. Request an I-20

   Within 5 business days following your admission, you will receive an invitation from "isss-students@notify.wvu.edu" to your WVU Tech MIX Email with directions for joining our international student portal. If you have not activated your MIX Email account, please first visit New student checklist. Once you are invited and log into the system, you may begin your onboarding request for your I-20. Please email proma.chowdhury@mail.wvu.edu if you are uncertain if you have received the invite email to begin a request or have questions about submitting your request.

   After receiving the invite, login with your WVU Tech info, and begin your request, you will need to read the information in each section and upload any required documentation to request your I-20. Please note that this process will take longer if your application and documentation are not complete and correct. Be sure to submit all required documentation at the time of application and provide clear and organized documentation that shows proof of financials. An international student advisor will reach out to you via your MIX email if there are issues or questions concerning your application/documents.

   You will need to prepare the following:

   • your admission email (saved in PDF format)
   • Passport bio pages (should be valid for more than 6 months beyond your entry to the US)
   • Proof of Financial Support: evidence of financial ability to meet expenses (ex. official bank statement). We highly encourage you to read the info in the link above for complete guidance on providing financial proof documents and please see your request "financial details" tab or the website below for amount needed:
   • Estimated Cost of Attendance
   • Dependents: If you are bringing dependent(s), you must provide additional funding in the amount of $6,171 for each dependent (spouse or child).
   • Affidavit of support

   If you are transferring in from another US school - when beginning your onboarding request for a new I-20, please remember to select "Transfer In" when beginning a new I-20 request. You will then be directed to provide info about your current SEVIS ID and previous institution in order for us to transfer in your SEVIS record while we create your I-20. Please select the gold box labeled "Transfer In" at the bottom of the "Getting Started" Tab when you begin your I-20 request.

   I-20 Issuance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

   What Happens Next?

   After all of your documentation has been submitted, our international student advisers will review it. If they have questions, they will contact you for additional information via your MIX email. Otherwise, you will receive a follow up e-mail about how to access your I-20 electronically. To check on the progress of your I-20, you can check your international student portal to see the status of the request or your mix email for updates.

   ISSS cannot guarantee turnaround times for requests, but we strive to process requests within 15 business days after all documentation is received. We cannot expedite requests; however, we assess for urgency and process in the order requests are received.

   We welcome follow up e-mails to ask about a request status; however, we ask that you recognize our standard processing times. Status updates concerning your request(s) will be sent to your MIX email.

3. Review your I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility)

   Once the document is received, be sure to verify that the information on your I-20 is correct. The spelling of your name and your date of birth must be the same as your passport.

   If you find an error, please inform us immediately ( proma.chowdhury@mail.wvu.edu) so that we can correct it. You will not need a new I-20 sent to you, but the information must be updated in SEVIS before your visa appointment.

4. Pay the Student & Exchange Visitor (SEVIS) Fee

   The SEVIS fee is paid to the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Once you have received your I-20 or DS-2019, you will need to pay the SEVIS fee (instructions are sent with your I-20 or DS-2019). The fee is currently $350 for F-1 students and $220 for J-1 students.

5. Apply for a Visa

   After paying the SEVIS fee, you will need to apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your home country using the information located on your I-20 (ex. SEVIS ID, program dates, and school code). Instructions on how to apply for an F-1 visa can be found on the website of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate associated with your home country.

   You can also visit our applying for a visa webpage for more information and a list of frequently asked questions regarding visas.

6. Look for Housing

   Pay your housing deposit and register for housing