Office of the University Registrar
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6878
Morgantown, WV 26506
304-293-5355

Current Students and Services


Address Update

Students can update their address online. Addresses can be updated via MIX/STAR. Click on the Personal Information link.

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Degree Verification

West Virginia University has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide degree verification. The National Student Clearinghouse can be contacted at:

Web:

http://www.degreeverify.org

Mail:

National Student Clearinghouse
13454 Sunrise Valley Drive, suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171

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D/F Repeat Process

The Office of the University Registrar is pleased to announce the automation of the D/F repeat process. This policy allows students who earned a D or an F in their first 60 hours at WVU to repeat the class and only count the second attempt in their GPA. In previous semesters, students and advisors had to submit a paper form to take advantage of the benefits of this policy. This change in process will provide immediate benefits for students, faculty and staff by eliminating additional paperwork and ensuring that all eligible students may take advantage of the D/F repeat policy. This process is in effect for all classes repeated in fall 2011 and future terms only.

Instructions on the Electronic Doctoral Graduation Application

Things you will need:

  • Permanent Address after Graduation
  • Semester of Admission to Candidacy
  • Date of Passage of Qualifying Exams
  • Dissertation Title
  • Names of Dissertation Committee Members
  • Please have all this information ready before you start the application process. If you are unsure of any of this information, please contact your graduate advisor.

Steps:

  • Log in to MIX.
  • Click on the STAR Tab.
  • Click on the link “Click Here to Enter Star”
  • Click on “Student Services & Housing”
  • Click on “Student Records”
  • Click on “Apply to Graduate”
  • You may now begin the application process.

NOTE: This application is currently only for Graduate Doctoral students. Other students should apply to their colleges using the paper application. Also, paper applications for Graduate Doctoral students will not be accepted starting Summer 2011.

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Dropping A Class

Deadlines:
Until the Friday of the tenth week of class (or Friday of the fourth week in a six-week summer session, or Friday of the second week of a three-week summer session), students may withdraw from individual courses. Deadlines are posted under Important Deadlines each semester. If you follow all established University procedures and withdraw before the published deadline, you will receive a W on your transcript. Grade-point averages are not affected in any way by this mark.

If you need to drop the last class you are enrolled in, then you must withdraw from the current term; please visit the website for details on Withdrawal Policies.

Procedures:
Before dropping individual classes, consult your advisor to determine if:

  • Your course load would be reduced below the minimal requirements set by your college or school. If so, you must get permission from the Committee on Academic Standards of your college or school.
  • Your course load would be reduced below the minimal number of hours required to qualify for financial aid, NCAA athletic competition, or international full-time student status;
  • The courses to be dropped are required to fulfill academic probationary conditions;
  • The courses from which you want to withdraw might be a corequisite with other courses you are taking, or prerequisite to other courses required for the next term.

After reviewing these parameters with your advisor, then you may drop individual classes using the web registration system.

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Enrollment Verification

Enrollment verification can be obtained by logging in to your MIX account and going to the National Student Clearinghouse web site. Instructions for obtaining an enrollment verification are:

1. Login to MIX at http://www.mix.wvu.edu

2. At Secure Access Login enter User Name and Password. Click the Login button

3. Click STAR tab at the top of the page

4. Click on the link “Click here to enter STAR”

5. Click “Student Services and Housing” link

6. Click “Student Records” link

7. Click “Request NSC Enrollment Verification” link

8. Click “Go to National Clearinghouse Site” button.

You are now directed to the National Student Clearinghouse web site. Review options and make selection. After selection has been made, print.

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Annually, West Virginia University informs students of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. This Act, with which West Virginia University intends to comply fully, was designed to protect the privacy of education records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their education records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings.

Please visit the WVU FERPA website for more information.

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General Education Curriculum

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Graduation Checklist

The Senior Year Experience website was created to keep all seniors updated on everything concerning their senior year, from information about upcoming senior events, Graduation Checklists and where to purchase a cap and gown!

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Update Emergency Contacts

Students can update their emergency contacts online. Addresses can be updated via MIX/STAR. Click on the Personal Information link.