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HAPPY HOLIDAYS — Fairmont State University is closed for Winter Break

Happy Holidays from Fairmont State University. The University is closed from 4 p.m. Friday, December 20 through Thursday, January 2. Fairmont State will reopen on Friday, January 3.

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Maps & Directions Impact

Maps & Directions

Fairmont State University sits on a charming and cozy hilltop campus in Fairmont, West Virginia. Fairmont is a small, friendly city surrounded by nature. Around here, winding, clear rivers cut through the green hills and mountains of Appalachia.  

Biking, hiking, camping, rafting, climbing, skiing: this region has it all. And as a Fairmont student, you'll have unrivaled access to all of it.  

Come visit our campus to see it all for yourself!

Miles To Fairmont

Though we're located in a scenic and quiet rural area, we're located near many major cities. Whether you're looking to get away for the weekend or searching for internships or job opportunities, these major urban areas are just a few hours' drive from our campus.   

  • Baltimore: 237 miles 
  • Washington, DC: 230 miles 
  • Cincinnati: 250 miles 
  • Cleveland: 250 miles 
  • Columbus: 230 miles 
  • Youngstown: 165 miles 
  • Erie: 230 miles 
  • Harrisburg: 250 miles 
  • Philadelphia: 350 miles 
  • Pittsburgh: 100 miles 

Additional Travel Distances

Driving Directions

Getting here is easy. (Though you may find that it's harder to leave!) Follow the directions below to reach our campus. 

When Driving I-79 South

  • I-79 South to Exit 132 (South Fairmont Exit).  At light, turn right onto Route 250 North.
  • Follow 250 North and at 2nd light turn left onto Country Club Road.
  • At 1st light, turn right onto Locust Avenue.
  • At 3rd light, turn left at the main entrance to campus and proceed up hill to parking.

When Driving I-79 North

  • I-79 North to Exit 132 (South Fairmont Exit). At the light, turn left onto Route 250 North.
  • Follow 250 North and at the 4th light turn left onto Country Club Road.
  • At 1st light, turn right onto Locust Avenue.
  • At 3rd light turn left at the main entrance to campus and proceed uphill to parking.

Airports Near Fairmont, WV

Flying in? Don't worry. These airports are all a reasonable drive to our campus: 

  • Morgantown Municipal Airport (304-291-7461) - located in Morgantown, WV, open from 5 am - 12 pm daily
  • North Central West Virginia Airport (304-842-3400) - located in Bridgeport, WV, open 24 hours
  • Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (724-539-8100) - located in Latrobe, PA, open 9 am - 4 pm on Monday - Friday and 12 pm- 4 pm on Saturday
  • Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (304-464-5113) - located in Parkersburg, WV, open 7 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday, 9 am -12 pm on Saturday, and 4:30 pm - 6 pm on Sunday
  • Pittsburgh International Airport (412-472-3525) - located in Pittsburgh, PA, open 24 hours

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