Visit Us

Whether you grew up in our backyard or whether you've never set foot in West Virginia, visit us! It is the only way to know if we are right for you!

When you come here, you'll find

• Plenty to do. In addition to more than 80 clubs and organizations, you'll find a lot to do in our Falcon Center, our beautiful student activity center. Work out, play Intramural sports, grab some coffee with friends or relax between classes.

• Gorgeous scenery and intriguing historical sites. The rest of the country has no idea how beautiful and interesting West Virginia is.

• Friendly folk. Faculty, staff, students and Fairmont residents will go out of their way to make you feel at home.

• An impressive array of majors and programs taught by faculty hired for their teaching abilities. We are all about helping you find a meaningful career path and then succeed at it.

We offer many ways to visit

Individual Campus Visit (Monday - Friday)

Personal visit for one to five students
Monday through Friday
Meet with an Admissions Counselor
Speak to Financial Aid and/or Housing
Receive Campus and Residence Hall tours
Speak with faculty and/or coaches if available

Group Day on Campus Visits (Monday - Friday)

Student groups of six or more from various schools/organizations
Monday through Friday
Speak with an Admissions Counselor
Receive a Campus tour
Eat lunch on campus (optional)
Speak with Financial Aid, Housing, or Faculty if available

Academic Exploration Days (Select Days)

Select Days throughout the semester
Visit campus in full-swing in a small group setting
Meet with an Admissions Counselor
Departmental visits that include speaking with faculty and/or academic deans in your selected major and may also include sitting in on a class, observing labs, etc.
Complimentary lunch is provided

Campus Visitation Day Events (Saturdays Bi-annually)

Saturday November 2, 2013
Saturday March 22, 2014
Open House for students and their families who are deciding where to continue their education
Attend the Academic Fair to speak with faculty in your selected major area
Attend sessions on Financial Aid, Housing, Honors, Non Traditional, Veterans, and Student Services
Receive Campus and Residence Hall tours
Complimentary Lunch is provided