Student Activities

I would like more information on activities available on-campus.

• Athletic Events - from fall football weekends to spring basketball games, to gymnastic meets or intramural/pickup games, athletic events are always occurring at WVU. For more information, please visit www.wvu.edu/~sports.
• WVUp All Night - offers WVU students something to do Thursday through Saturday, in the Mountainlair, including bowling, billiards, free food and other forms of entertainment. For a schedule of events visit the WVUp All Night web page.
• FallFest - a University sponsored welcome back get-together including an outdoor concert with national acts, a film festival, comedy club, and concert (headlined this year by 3 Doors Down).
• Festival of Ideas - lecture series featuring past speakers such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist, John Walsh, Spike Lee, and Maya Angelou.
• Creative Arts Center shows with a year-round schedule including in-house dance, theatre, and music performances. The CAC also plays host to a variety of nationally acclaimed artists and Off-Broadway touring productions including in past years, Rent, Chicago, and Gladys Knight.
• For more information about WVUp All Night, FallFest and SpringFest, Festival of Ideas, and CAC shows, visit the Arts and Entertainment website.
• Activities include 300 student organizations, intramural sports, headlining concerts, world-renowned speakers, and Big East athletics.

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I would like more information on recreational facilities/activities available to students.

• Our Student Recreation Center includes exercise and weight training equipment, multi-purpose rooms for aerobics, fencing and dance; an indoor walking/running track surrounding a three-story climbing wall; recreational swimming pool; racquetball, squash and basketball courts; juice bar and coin laundry; rental equipment; day care service; a study lounge and more.
• The Outdoor Recreation Center rents a range of sporting equipment, such as skis and tents, at a very low cost, as well as sponsor trips during University breaks. Past trips have included canoeing the Florida Everglades, backpacking in the Grand Canyon, Whitewater adventures throughout West Virginia, and caving trips to name a few.
• For more information visit the Student Recreation Center home page or contact them by calling (304) 293-PLAY.
• Other on-campus facilities include indoor pools, weight rooms, walking/running tracks, indoor rifle range, basketball, volleyball, racquetball, squash and tennis courts, baseball, soccer, and football fields, and golf cages.

What about club sports and intramurals?

Intramural sports - nearly 40 intramural sports or sport clubs available for coed involvement such as basketball, golf, soccer, volleyball and tennis to name a few. Teams are formed according to different skill and competitive levels. An extensive list is available at teh Student Recreation Center web pages.

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How do I become a member of the WVU Marching Band

Individuals interested in joining the WVU Marching Band must audition. Auditions are usually held toward the end of April. Those interested in the Colorguard or Feature Twirler(s) positions must also audition. Specific dates and requirements for auditions can be obtained by visiting the WVU Marching Band website or by contacting the WVU Band Office at 293-5330 ext. 1154.

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I have participated in high school sports and would like more information about "walk-on" policies for varsity sports and/or intramural sports.

• WVU offers 16 Division IA NCAA varsity sports for men and women. Visit the WVU Athletic Department home page for try-out/walk-on policies and coach contacts.
• WVU has one of the largest recreation/intramural programs in the country with nearly 40 intramural sports or sports clubs. Students have the opportunity to compete, or simply develop interests beyond the classroom. For more information on intramural and club sports, visit the Student Recreation Center home page.

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I want to be involved when I get on campus and would like more information about clubs and organizations at WVU.

• More than 270 student organizations ranging from Young Democrats to College Republicans to religious, sports, recreational, language, and honorary clubs.
• Greek Life - 19 Greek fraternities and 12 sororities on campus and typically "rush" takes place in the fall and spring semesters.
• Visit the Student Organizations homepage for more details.

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I have participated in Student Government in high school and would like information about getting involved in WVU's Student Government.

• The president, vice president, Advisory Council of Students representative, and the members of the Student Board of Governors are elected each year in February, with the balloting process beginning in January. Applications for executive-appointed positions are available in the Student Organizations Wing each spring following elections. Applicants are interviewed by a selections panel who then pass on to the president a recommendation for each position.
• Applications for membership on the executive committees are posted in the Mountainlair and are available in the Student Organization Wing in the late spring and early fall.
• For more information on the WVU Student Administration you may contact the Student Body President at 304 293-4403 or visit the WVU Student Administration webpage.

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How do I get involved in fraternities and sororities?

• During the fall and spring semesters each fraternity and sorority participates in new member recruitment to let students examine Greek organizations.
• Panhellenic (the governing body of sororities) and the Interfraternity Council (the governing body of fraternities) host an event called "RUSH" which gives rushees a chance to talk to members from each chapter and tour the houses. Rushees have the opportunity to visit each fraternity or sorority and choose the group with which they feel comfortable.
• Similarly, each National Pan-Hellenic (the governing body composed of the traditionally African-American fraternities and sororities) sorority and fraternity participates in an Intake process as outlined by their National Headquarters. Each group independently organizes gatherings designed to allow prospective members a chance to meet current members.
• For RUSH/Intake information, please call the Greek Office at 304 293-3873, or check their website.

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What is there to do in Morgantown?

• There is much to do in Morgantown for fun! WVU sponsors WVUp All Night, a program held in the Mountainlair (WVU's student union) offering free food and free or discounted activities all weekend including bowling, billiards, movies and comedy acts.
• There are two shopping malls in Morgantown, over 300 WVU clubs and organizations, several state and city parks and other areas nearby for hiking, biking, skiing, rafting, and camping.
• The WVU Outdoor Recreation Center offers equipment rentals, trips and information on outdoor opportunities in the tri-state area to students.
• There are athletic and creative arts events to attend for free or discounted prices.
• There are athletic and fitness facilities that students can use at WVU.
• The possibilities seem endless. Almost any activity or hobby you have, you can find at WVU and in Morgantown.

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I would like more information on getting involved with community service projects.

• The WVU Center for Civic Engagement offers volunteer and service learning projects such as students building homes with Habitat for Humanity, cutting brush on wilderness trails, volunteering legal assistance, and cleaning homes and schools after floods and other natural disasters.
• We have over 300 student organizations, many of which are community service orientated.
• Alpha Phi Omega (APO) is a co-ed service fraternity whose main mission is to perform community service. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer.
• Student who receive Federal Work-Study can also choose to work in community service positions.
• Webpages for several WVU student organizations offer additional community service opportunities.