black & gold day – april 22, 2014. schedule of events 9:30 amwelcome & overview of wlu...
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WELCOME TO YOUR FUTUREBLACK & GOLD DAY – April 22, 2014
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9:30 am Welcome & Overview of WLU
10:30 am Campus Tour 11:30 pmAcademic & Campus Life Fair 12:30 pm Lunch in the
Marketplace
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WHY GO TO COLLEGE
By 2018, 62% of jobs in the U.S. will require someCollege education
In 2007, it was 59%In 1992, it was 56%In 1973, it was 28%
Source: Georgetown Center for Workforce & the Economy
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WHY GO TO COLLEGE
Average Salary High School Diploma $32,550 Associate’s Degree(2 yr) $39,500 Bachelor’s Degree (4 yr) $53,300 Master’s Degree $65,400 Doctorate $79,650
Source: WorldWideLearn
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FIND THE PERFECT FIT
Public Undergraduate & Graduate Institution
Oldest Institution of Higher Learning in WV Founded in 1837
Fall 2013- 2,779 Students
Average Class Size of 25 students
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Where WLU Students Come From…
46 of the 55 counties in West Virginia
25 states and Washington D.C.
26 countries from around the world
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WLU ACADEMIC COLLEGES
College of Arts & Communication
Gary E. West College of Business
College of Education
College of Liberal Arts
College of Sciences
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GET INVOLVED!
Athletics 18 NCAA Division II Sports
Women’s Soccer & both indoor and outdoor track
Club SportsMen’s Lacrosse
Intramurals
Over 60 student clubs/organizations Community Service Greek Life Special Interest
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To provide our students the opportunity for a high quality undergraduate, graduate, and professional education
The West Liberty Mission
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Provide a Safe & Caring Environment
Offer Opportunities For The Future
Provide an Affordable Education With Value
Our Focus
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Safe & Caring Environment
Ranked as the safest public school campus in WV
24 hour/7 day a week Campus Police TopperNet Emergency Text System Transfer Clearance Form Secure Residence Halls
Topper Card Access Alarms Security Cameras
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Safe & Caring Environment
Academic Advisors First Year Experience Course 14:1 Student-Faculty Ratio
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Safe & Caring Environment
Learning & Student Development Center Free Tutoring Career Services Counseling Services ADA Accommodations Retention Specialist
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Safe & Caring Environment
Residential Life Program 50% of students live on
campus 84% of Freshmen
Full-Time Campus Activities Coordinator
Health Services Office Assessment and Treatment Tobacco Free Campus
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Opportunities for the Future
More than 60 Majors including: Health Sciences Teacher Education Graphic Design Social Work Broadcasting Athletic Training Biology Exercise Physiology Creative Arts Therapy-New Community Education-New Business Physician Assistant
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Opportunities for the Future
Freshmen Laptop Program
Creation of the Honors College
Internships/Study Abroad
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Provide an Affordable Education 93% of West Liberty
students receive some type of Financial Aid
Metro Rate for Bordering Counties
$5 million awarded annually in institutional scholarships
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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WLU Scholars Program
Four Year Scholarship Program for Students with a 3.75 GPA or higher and at least a 22 ACT (1020 SAT Critical Reading + Math)
Elbin Scholars 27 or higher ACT (1220 SAT) $4,000 In-state $12,000 Out-of-state/Metro
**Elbin Scholars with a 4.00 GPA (unweighted) and a 30 ACT (1340 SAT) or higher Composite Score will receive full scholarship to cover tuition, mandatory fees, room and board.
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WLU Scholars Program (cont’d)
Presidential Scholars 24-26 ACT (1090-1210 SAT) $3,000 a year
Foundation Scholars 22-23 ACT (1020-1080 SAT) $2,000 a year
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Other Scholarships
Black & Gold Scholarship $1,000 a year 22 ACT or higher (1020 SAT)/3.5-3.74 GPA
Promise Plus Scholarship $1,000 a year, unless student has received another
scholarship University Scholarship
$2,000 a year for three years Transfer students with 3.25 GPA or higherWest College of Business Scholarships $2,500 a year First Time Freshman & Transfer students with 3.25 GPA or
higher
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Talent Based Scholarships
Marching Band Scholarships For students participating in the WLU
Marching Band
Arts & Communication Scholarships Awards determined by Academic
Department for music, art and theater
Athletic Scholarships Awards determined by Head Coaches
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Financial Aid: Making Dollars into Sense
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What is Financial Aid?
Scholarships (academic, talent-based or need-based)
Grants (Federal or State) Loans (Federal, parent, alternative or
institutional) Student Employment (Federal Work Study
and institutional)
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Who Provides Financial Aid?
US Department of Education
State Higher Education Agencies
Institutions Third Parties,
such as: private foundations, banks, civic organizations, etc.
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How Do I Apply for Aid?
The FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (www.fafsa.gov) must be completed: Federal and State Grants (Pell, SEOG, TEACH,
WVHEG, PHEAA) Federal Loans Federal Work Study (WLU has an additional
application for Federal Work Study)
**Some state agencies may require additional paperwork
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Applying for Financial Aid
Admissions Application Institutional Scholarship Applications Third Party Applications IMPORTANT: Check Institutional & State
Deadlines
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Requirements and steps to become a Hilltopper
THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
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How to become a Hilltopper
Submit the following: Application for Admission High School and/or College Transcript Standardized Test Scores Transfer Clearance Form (transfer students
only)
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Admissions Requirements
High School Graduates 2.00 Grade Point Average Minimum of 18 ACT or 870 SAT Curricular Requirements
4 Units English 4 Units Math (3 must be Algebra I or higher) 3 Social Studies (including US History) 3 Lab Sciences 2 Units of Foreign Language in the same
discipline 1 Fine Arts
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Admissions Requirements
Transfer Students 2.00 College Grade
Point Average If less than 28 credit
hours completed, also a High School Transcript
Transfer Clearance Form
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Questions?
Financial Aid: (304) 336-8016 Housing/Residence Life: (304) 336-8345
Admissions: (304) 336-8076 Toll Free 1-866- WEST LIB
WestLiberty.edu