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International Student 🎉

You're admitted. Follow the steps below to become a Mountaineer — and celebrate with confetti!

Not an international student? Check the steps for domestic first-time freshmen or domestic transfer students.

Log in to the 61´«Ã½tv Portal

The 61´«Ã½tv Portal is your gateway to online resources at 61´«Ã½tv, including many required to complete your enrollment steps.

To log in to the 61´«Ã½tv Portal, you must first claim your account.

Claim Your Account

Pay the Academic Deposit

The academic deposit saves your place in our incoming class and allows you to continue the admissions process. The academic deposit is fully refundable if you submit the by May 1 for students enrolling in the fall and December 1 for students enrolling in the spring.

Important: You must pay the academic deposit before moving on to further important steps.

Pay the Academic Deposit

Submit Additional Documents

If you were admitted based on unofficial transcripts, or transcripts that did not show your final grades and graduation, you will need to provide final official documents.

Submit Additional Documents

Request an I-20 or DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility)

Refer to the link in your admission letter to request an I-20 or DS-2019. Use your 61´«Ã½tv Login to upload the necessary documentation to request your I-20 or DS-2019.

For instructions, see the International Students and Scholars Services' .

Complete Pre-Arrival Orientation

You will be notified via email from International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS) on how to complete your Pre-Arrival Orientation.

Apply for Housing

First-time freshmen and transfer students with fewer than 24 credits: 61´«Ã½tv has a . After paying the academic deposit, apply for housing in a 61´«Ã½tv residence hall.

Transfer students with 24 or more credits: You are not required to live on campus and may choose from University Apartments, off-campus housing and residence halls.

Choose a Dining Plan

Everyone living in campus housing is required to purchase an on-campus student dining plan. Students living off-campus have the option of purchasing an off-campus student plan.

Reminder: You need to complete your housing application before choosing a dining plan.

Complete Health Insurance Waiver

All international students are required to have health insurance coverage. You will be billed for the 61´«Ã½tv Aetna health insurance plan unless you opt out by completing the student health insurance waiver.

Are you entering 61´«Ã½tv in spring 2025? to opt out.

Complete New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation will introduce you to 61´«Ã½tv and Morgantown. You also will work with an academic adviser to finalize for your first semester classes.

In addition to your main orientation, International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS) will email you about check-in and international student activities.

Are you entering in spring 2025? Visit New Student Orientation to register for your program.

Travel to the U.S. and Arrange Airport Pick-Up

You are not permitted to travel to the U.S. more than 30 days prior to your program start date (first day of classes). Once you have finalized your travel arrangements to the U.S., if you need assistance with airport pick-up, ground transportation services are available.

Pay Your Bill

Spring 2025 new students: Your first semester charges will be available in 61´«Ã½tv MyAccount (via 61´«Ã½tv Portal) in late fall. If you owe a balance you will receive a billing notification and payment deadline in your MIX email.

Fall 2025 new students: In early July, your fall semester charges will be available in 61´«Ã½tv MyAccount (via 61´«Ã½tv Portal). If you owe a balance, you will receive a billing notification in your MIX email. Payment is due August 1.

Tip: are available to break up your semester's tuition and fees into smaller, more manageable installments.

Move-in

Welcome home! If you are living in a 61´«Ã½tv residence hall, details for move-in will be sent to your 61´«Ã½tv MIX email. If you are living off-campus or in University Apartments, contact your property manager for move-in information.

You Should Also ...

These steps are strongly encouraged for new students.

Visit Campus

If you are already attending school in the U.S. and haven’t already done so, come visit 61´«Ã½tv’s beautiful campus in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Experience 61´«Ã½tv Special Events

Explore 61´«Ã½tv Virtually

Can’t make it to Morgantown? Want to make a list of sites to see during your in-person visit? Then you’ll want to check out our virtual tours and videos!

Choose a Virtual Tour Watch Videos

Choose a First-Year Trip

Start your college experience like a real Mountaineer. Our optional Adventure WV First-Year Trips are peer-led, adventure-based programs that will prepare you for life at 61´«Ã½tv. All trips take place in June, July or August. Registration opens in February 2025.

You must pay your academic deposit before registering for an Adventure WV trip.

Apply for Scholarships

You are automatically considered for 61´«Ã½tv scholarships if you are admitted by the scholarship deadline — August 1 for the fall term and January 2 for the spring term. You may also wish to explore other scholarship opportunities with an EducationUSA adviser in your country.

Make Connections

Join us on your favorite social media platforms for a real glimpse of 61´«Ã½tv campus life and start getting to know your fellow Mountaineers!

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Admissions Counselors

Have questions about your next steps? Or about submitting your deposit? Your 61´«Ã½tv admissions counselor is an expert on these topics (and many more, so ask them anything!). And it’s literally their job to chat with you! Reach out to them any time.

Office of Admissions

Our Admissions staff can assist with any questions or issues you encounter as you continue the steps to enroll. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (except for University holidays). Call us at 304-293-2121 or fill out our .