Topic Index
- Application Process
- Cars and Parking
- Charges and Billing
- Dining Options and Dining Plans
- Guests and Visitation
- Move in / Move Out
- Off Campus
- Detailed Residence Hall Information
- Room & Roommate Selection / Changes
- Special Accommodations
- Transfer Students
- Work Orders and Maintenance
- Other Topics
Application Process
How do I get an application?
Once you have paid your academic deposit, you can complete the housing application and pay the $225 housing deposit online through the housing portal at MyHousing.wvu.edu.
If you have any questions about housing or the application/deposit process, please contact the WVU Housing Assignments Office at wvu-assign@mail.wvu.edu or 304-293-2811.
Residence Hall Assignment Process
When are housing deposits due?
There is no deadline for the $225.00 deposit on housing. However, spaces are available
for selection on a first-come, first-served basis, so it’s important to complete
the application and pay your housing deposit early. As a reminder, this
is an on-line process accessed through the
MyHousing Portal. The housing contract is a legally binding document, committing
you to live in campus housing for the entire academic year. Deposit money is credited
toward your fall term housing fees.
Will I get my deposit back if I do not attend WVU?
If you are not planning on attending WVU, we will refund $125.00 of the housing deposit if we receive your written notification of intent to cancel your contract by May 1 for the fall term or December 1 for the spring term. After this date, deposits are nonrefundable regardless of when you pay the deposit. Application/contracts can be cancelled ONLY if you are not attending WVU. You must notify us via your MIX account with an email to WVU-Assign@mail.wvu.edu, or you may complete an online cancellation form.
Can I sign a housing contract for one semester?
No, unless you are beginning in the spring term. Otherwise, the housing contract is binding for the entire academic year.
Why do I get an error when I try to apply for housing?
If you haven’t paid your academic deposit you will not be able to start the housing application. About forty-eight hours after paying your academic deposit you can complete the housing application and pay the $225 housing deposit online through the housing portal at MyHousing.wvu.edu. If you have any questions about housing or the application/deposit process, please contact the WVU Housing Assignments Office at wvu-assign@mail.wvu.edu or (304) 293-2811.
Cars and Parking
Should I bring my car to campus?
Parking on the WVU campus is difficult at best. Due to the limited number of parking
spaces available, we strongly advise you to leave your car at home. Don't worry,
WVU and Morgantown have some great options to get you where you need to go.
Check out the links below!
Information on Parking at WVU
Charges and Billing
What are certain charges on my account?
What are the room rates?
There are a variety of room options and rates to choose from. Review the links below for complete details.
Room and Dining Plan Rates
Residence Halls
Dining Options and Dining Plans
What dining plans are available?
There are several dining plan options for students to choose from. Visit the Dining
Services website for the complete list of dining options.
Dining Plans
How do I sign up and or change a dining plan?
Students can sign up and or change a dining plan by logging into
mymountaineercard.wvu.edu. Need to make changes to your meal plan? Check out
Dining Service's website for more information.
Is the dining plan included in the cost of the room?
Because there are different dining options at different rates, the cost of the dining plan is not included in the cost of the room.
Are students living in residence halls required to have a meal plan?
Yes, all students living in WVU residence halls are required to have a dining plan.
Guests and Visitation
Is there a visitation policy?
To help keep our residence hall communities safe, focused on student success and ensure
the rights of all community members are respected, there is a guest and visitation
policy. To view this and all residence hall policies, visit the link below.
Community Standards of Conduct
How do I register an overnight guest?
Overnight guests may be registered at the residence hall front desk and must be accompanied by their host at all times. All guests must show a valid federal, state, or school photo ID to stay in our residence halls. There may be times when the residence halls are closed to guests due to special events and activities.
Move In / Move Out
Information about the Move In and Move Out Processes
Move-in for fall 2022 will be Thursday, August 11 through Saturday, August 13.
What to bring? What to leave at home?
Off-Campus
Can I live off-campus?
All single, first-year students are required to live in a University residence hall. In addition, transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable credit hours are also required to live in a residence hall.
First-Year Live On Requirement policy
Are there exemptions from living on-campus?
There are a few exemptions that must have prior approval. For more information about this process, visit the link below.
First-Year Live On Requirement policy
Residence Halls
Which residence hall is best?
Each hall has its own individual characteristics and there are a variety of things
to consider when selecting the best place to meet your needs. We strongly recommend
that you visit our campus to look around and see the halls. We also encourage you
to explore the residence halls online and review the amenities, cost and locations
that would best meet your needs.
Residence Hall Detailed Information
How many people share my bathroom?
There are different bathroom arrangements depending on which hall that you live in.
Community Style Bathrooms - This is a large bathroom on the floor that multiple students share. These bathrooms are cleaned and maintained daily by custodial staff.
- ERC (Towers)
- Dadisman
Suite Style Bathrooms - One bathroom is connected to two or more bedrooms. Typically four residents share this space. Residents are expected to maintain the cleanliness of their bathroom, but custodian staff will clean and check them once every three weeks. The university provides toilet paper to students.
- Boreman
- Honors Hall
- Lincoln Hall
- Seneca Hall
- Stalnaker
- Summit
Pod Style Bathrooms - There are multiple pod bathrooms on the floor that are shared by everyone on the floor. Each bathroom is for a single occupant at a time but it becomes available for anyone when unoccupied. Each bathroom contains a sink, shower, changing area and toilet.
- Oakland Hall is the only residence hall with this bathroom configuration.
Room & Roommate Selection/Changes
Roommate selection – how does it work? How do I know who my roommate is? How can I contact my roommate
Select Your Room and Your Roommate
How can I change rooms during the school year?
I have someone who wants to live with me, but I already have a roommate. What can I do?
Once a student has selected a residence hall space we will not move them from that space to accommodate a roommate request. If your preferred roommate does not select the available space in your room and someone else does, you are not permitted to ask the other student to leave the room or to switch rooms . However, while the room change function on the MyHousing portal is active you may switch rooms to a residence hall room that has available space.
Special Accommodations
The Office of Housing and Residence Life makes every effort to accommodate special needs. We work with the Office of Accessibility Services to provide assistance and/or accommodations. Students who are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Accessibility Services, which coordinates services across many different departments.
For disability-related housing needs, please forward documentation and a statement of need to the The Office of Accessibility Services, B20 Stewart Hall, Morgantown, WV 26506. For questions, call 304-293-6700.
The earlier that we are aware of your needs the more successful we will be in accommodating you. Please remember to indicate need on the housing application/contract in the space provided, but do not send the documentation with the application/contract.
Accessible Housing Request Process
Transfer Students
Do I have to live in a residence hall?
Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable credit hours are required to live on campus and must go through the housing portal at myhousing.wvu.edu.
First-Year Live On Requirement
Do the University Apartments count as a residence hall?
University Apartments do not satisfy the criteria of the the first-year live-on requirement. Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable credit hours are not eligible to live in University Apartments (or any apartment community in the Morgantown area).
Work Orders and Maintenance
If a student is experiencing building maintenance concerns, cable problems, internet issues, etc. please review the information in the link below.
Other Topics
What tutoring services are available?
There is a wide range of academic support available to WVU students at the Academic Resource Centers (ARCs). If you would like to know more about the services, some of which are available in residence halls, visit the Office of Student Success website or call 304-293-5811.
What about refrigerators and microwaves?
You may bring your own refrigerator as long as it does not exceed 3.2 cubic feet and 10 amps. Microwaves are not permitted other than those that are a combination refrigerator/microwave unit. These may be rented from
My MicroFridge during New Student Orientation and upon your arrival in Morgantown. If you order your MicroFridge during orientation or no later than August 1, it will be in your room when you arrive in August. Orders placed when you arrive on campus will be delivered within the first two weeks of the semester. My MicroFridge will also remove the refrigerator at the end of the year.
What's the weather like in Morgantown?
The mean annual temperature is 52 degrees, and the annual rainfall is 41.2 inches. What this means is that Morgantown enjoys all of the seasons, and the weather is generally mild. There is rain in the spring and snow in the winter. Data can be found at the U.S. Climate Data site.
Can I bring a window AC unit / portable AC unit?
The University does not permit students to bring their own AC units. Please review the residence hall pages to see which halls have AC provided.
What items can I bring and not bring to the residence hall when I move in?
Can I loft and/or bunk my beds?
Beds may not be lofted. However, beds may be bunked. Special pegs used to bunk your bed are available at your front desk. Staff are not available to assist in bunking beds. Beds must be unbunked at the end of the year. It is recommended that you discuss room arrangements with your roommate prior to coming in August.
Is housing provided over holiday breaks?
Housing during official WVU holiday breaks (Thanksgiving, between fall and spring semesters, and spring break) is available in select halls. Additional information and registration is typically available in mid-October.