A Message from the WVU Carruth Center 

The Carruth Center provides a variety of services, including Short-Term Counseling, Talkspace, and Care Management. In addition to those services, the Carruth Center offers new groups and workshops each semester.  
 
Groups allow students to connect with peers and a therapist in a safe and confidential environment. Groups are held weekly throughout the semester. The following groups are currently being offered: 

• Understanding Self & Others 
• Managing Your Emotions 
• Real Talk: A Healing Community for BIPOC Students 
• Qmmunity 
• Graduate Student Support 
• Survivors of Sexual & Gender-Based Trauma Support 
• Coping with College-Support Group for First-Year Freshman 

Students who are interested in joining a group must schedule an initial appointment by calling 304-293-4431 or going online. 
 
Workshops are a great way students can learn skills and practical ways to manage their thoughts and feelings. Workshops are typically a 3–4 week commitment and no initial appointment is needed to join. The following workshops are currently being offered: 

• Anxiety 101 
• Mindfulness Workshop 
• International Support Space 
• Asian American Pacific Islander Support 
• The Body Project

Students can visit our website and contact the clinician directly if they are interested in joining a workshop.  
 
This Spring, our Let’s Chat series is in a different location each Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. The Carruth Center staff will rotate between the residence halls to meet with students on a drop-in basis. This is a great way for your student to talk with a clinician about challenges they may be experiencing.
 
Counselors are available 24/7. Students who may be experiencing a crisis or a more urgent need can utilize the Urgent/Crisis Clinic Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students can access after-hours support by calling 304-293-4331 (option 1) to speak with a counselor.  

Extra Support for Students this Summer Through Summer BOOST Program

Students who may have hit an academic road bump can apply for this special program designed to get them back on track. By enrolling in courses this summer, participants will have access to academic resources. Those who successfully complete their courses with a grade of C or better, as well as those who use the academic resources, will be eligible for a summer stipend valued at up to 30% of University tuition for in-state students and 40% for out-of-state students. For eligibility and program details, visit https://studentsuccess.wvu.edu/programs/summer-boost. 

Last Day to Withdraw

While we want all students to be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours), some may encounter difficulties and need to drop a course or withdraw from the University. If your student is considering this, please encourage them to talk with an advisor. To graduate on time, students need to be completing at least 15 credits per semester. The last day to drop individual classes or withdraw from WVU is Thursday, April 14.

Student Success Center, Tips, and Services for Mid-Semester Support 

Did you know WVU’s Student Success Center is available to help your student succeed academically? Students can find the following free resources:

• Tutoring
• Success Coaching
• Mentorship opportunities 
• First-Generation Initiatives 
• First-Year Pathway opportunities 
• RISE WVU program
• WV Gear Up
• Early Alert/Mid-Semester Help 

We recommend reviewing these services and sharing them with your student. 

Support for Students Affected by Conflict 

The WVU community includes students, faculty, and staff with ties to various regions of the world. Events happening across the globe can bring about mixed emotions and affect our mental health and well-being. Conflict can have a traumatic impact on us, even when not physically present or directly involved.
 
For resources, please visit https://students.wvu.edu/try-this/2022/03/01/support-for-students-affected-by-conflict.

Residence Hall Move-Out

Even though it’s a few weeks away, your student should make plans for moving out of their residence hall space at the end of the semester. Students are expected to depart no later than 24 hours after their last final. All residence halls will close at noon on Saturday, May 7, when housing current contracts end. Complete move-out details are available on the housing website, including the check-out process. If your student has questions not answered on the website, they should contact their Resident Assistant.  

Summer Housing

Summer school housing will be available on-campus in Oakland Hall. Complete details, including rate Information and how to secure a space will be available the week of March 21 at https://housing.wvu.edu. 

Fall 2022 Move-In

Plans are being made and details finalized for fall 2022 residence hall move-in. Information will be available in late March/early April at https://housing.wvu.edu and Mountaineer Parents’ Club newsletter and social media platforms.

Meet WVU’s New Mountaineer Mascot

Mary G. Roush will become the third female in nine decades to don the buckskins and carry the rifle as the 68th Mountaineer Mascot. Roush is a freshman advertising and public relations major. In a formal “Passing of the Rifle” ceremony, Roush will accept the rifle—and the responsibilities—of the Mountaineer Mascot from Colson Glover (2020-22) on Friday, April 22. Read more about Roush here.

WVU Announces New Student Government Association President and Vice President 

SGA Judicial Court certified Chloe Hernandez and Pareera Uqaily as president and vice president, respectively, for the 2022-23 academic year. The pair represents the first female-minority ticket to win an SGA presidential election. Hernandez, a junior double-majoring in neuroscience and psychology from Lorton, Virginia, is the first Hispanic woman elected to the post. Uqaily, a member of the Honors College from Morgantown, is a junior double-majoring in accounting and management information systems.
 
Read more about SGA here.

Cap & Gown Information 2022 

The WVU Bookstores work with WVU's trusted partners, Herff Jones and Jostens to bring timely information to help you and your student order WVU custom regalia.   
 
Cap and Gown Information 

• Save $10 on regalia when you order by Friday, March 25 at Herff Jones. 
• Grad Packs: Bundle your regalia, announcements, and frames together to receive a discount on your order.   
• Deadline to ship to store is Friday, March 25. Pick up at either the Mountainlair or Evansdale Crossing stores. 
• The shipping deadline to ship home is Sunday, April 17. 
• Caps and gowns will also be available directly from our stores beginning Wednesday, March 30.

WVU Dining Plans are Now Available for Purchase

Students living in residence halls are required to purchase a resident student dining plan. Incoming fall 2022 students need to select a plan by June 30; after that, you will be automatically enrolled in one. You can change the plan you choose up until September 2, 2022.
 
Choose a plan here. 

Adventure WV Trips Now Available for Registration 

Incoming students for summer and fall 2022 can now register for a First-Year Adventure WV Trip. Adventure WV First-Year Trips are peer-led, adventure-based experiences that prepare students for life at WVU. Trips offer participants diverse opportunities to meet other first-year students, learn about themselves, and connect with WVU. 
 
Trips cost $95. Learn more and register here.  

New Student Orientation Registration Open 

New Student Orientation is open for registration. Students who have been admitted for fall 2022 have begun receiving information in their MIX and personal emails in the coming weeks. All incoming freshmen are required to complete New Student Orientation. 
 
Learn more here. 

Decide WVU Open House Registration Open 

Is your student admitted for fall 2022 but still making up their mind about attending? Join us for our in-person Decide WVU days on Saturday, March 26 or Saturday, April 9. During these open houses, families will be able to explore campus, talk to WVU representatives from Housing, the WVU Hub, and the Office of Admissions and more while making their final decision.
 
View the complete schedule and register here. 

Destination WVU is Open 

Destination WVU is an optional, in-person open house event that takes place during the weekdays throughout June. Students can register for a day to attend after they register for Virtual NSO. Destination WVU will help students meet other incoming students, discover all their resources, explore campus, and prepare for life at WVU. There will even be a session just for parents!
 
Students will receive an invitation to register for Destination WVU once you are registered for Virtual NSO.