Quick Admission Facts
- Average GPA for entering students is 3.35
- SAT 25th-75th percentile scores are 910-1140
- ACT 25th-75th percentile scores are 21-26
- 75% of entering students have a high school GPA of 3.0 or above
- 25% of entering students are in the top 10% of their class
- 82% of entering students are in the top 50% of their class
- 50% of Wesleyan students are from West Virginia
- 50% of Wesleyan students are from 34 states and16 international
countries
 Admission
Wesleyan seeks students with inquiring and creative minds who will profit from a liberal arts program in an atmosphere of freedom with responsibility.
Admission decisions are made by the Office of Admission on an individual basis. The Admission Committee takes into consideration the following: academic preparation, high school and/or college records, standardized test results, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and personal recommendations reflecting strong personal character and achievements. The College invites applicants for admission to supply further evidence indicating his/her competence and eagerness to deal with a demanding and exciting program.
Open without discrimination to all qualified students, the College reserves the right to refuse to admit any applicant who, because of low scholarship or citizenship record, is deemed by the Admission and Academic Standing Council to be unlikely to succeed within the standards the College seeks to maintain.
Required High School Curriculum
Applicants for admission to West Virginia Wesleyan College are encouraged to pursue a challenging college preparatory program throughout the four years of high school. We require the following selection of courses:
- English – 4 units
- Math – 3 or more units (including Algebra I & II and Geometry)
- Science – 3 or more units (including one or more lab sciences)
- Social Studies – 3 or more units
- Foreign Language – We strongly recommend 2 or more units
High School Graduates
Persons wishing to be admitted directly from high school should present the following items to the Office of Admission:
- An
application for admission. Wesleyan accepts applications on-line
(free of charge).
- A
transcript of record from an accredited high school showing courses
pursued, grades earned, and credits earned in at least grades
9 through 11. In addition to any transcript used in the application
process, a final copy certifying graduation must be submitted
prior to actual enrollment. Students who have taken college courses
while in high school must submit an official transcript to document
all college work.
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A record of either SAT I (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or ACT (American
College Test) scores. The ACT Writing Assessment is optional.
- Applicants
who are homeschooled, from non-accredited high schools, or completing
General Education Development may be considered for admission
if satisfactory ability and achievement are demonstrated.
For
students interested in the Wesleyan Early Advantage Program, completed
applications must be received before September 1. Students are notified
of admission decisions within two weeks of the receipt of completed
admission files. Early Advantage Applications do not have to submit
an application fee or essay to be considered for admission.
For students applying for regular admission, West
Virginia Wesleyan processes applications on a rolling basis. Notification
letters are sent after October 1. Upon receipt of all required information
after October 1, the Admission Committee reviews applications and
sends notification letters within three weeks. It is recommended
that incoming freshmen apply before March 1.
Persons seeking to transfer from another accredited college or university may be admitted to advanced standing upon presentation of the following items to the Office of Admission:
- An application for admission. Wesleyan accepts applications on-line (free of charge).
- An official transcript showing all credits attempted at all post-secondary institutions attended.
- A high school transcript certifying graduation and showing courses pursued and grades earned and, if the cumulative grade point average is less than 2.5, either SATI or ACT scores.
Wesleyan will accept transfer credit courses compatible with its academic program. Grades and hours so earned shall count toward graduation. The College accepts no more than 60 semester hours of credit from a junior or community college.
Students who transfer to Wesleyan with an associate degree from a regionally accredited community or junior college may be admitted with the degree credited as fulfilling Wesleyan’s general studies requirements when the total educational background, including high school record, shows compatibility with Wesleyan’s general studies requirements. Deficiencies in general studies requirements, as determined by the Admission and Academic Standing Council, must be satisfied after enrollment at Wesleyan.
Readmission of Former Students
Former students who were in good standing may be readmitted upon completion of appropriate forms in the Admission Office. Former students who were not in good standing may seek to be readmitted after meeting the conditions stated at the time of suspension and upon completion of the appropriate forms. Transcripts from other institutions of higher learning must be submitted with the application for readmission if a student attempted work during his/her absence from Wesleyan. The application for readmission can be downloaded by clicking here (PDF Format, 330kb).
 Advanced Placement by Examination
Wesleyan participates in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board. Students who have taken and satisfactorily passed college-level courses in high school and who have passed the Advanced Placement Examination of the Educational Testing Service at the level of three or higher may apply to the College for credit or advanced placement in these subjects. These examinations are administered in the spring. Applicants must have results sent to the Office of Admission for verification prior to the fall semester.
Wesleyan accepts credit by examination,
including the Advanced Placement Program and the College Level Examination
Program (CLEP). Information on credit by examination is available
from the Registrar's Office.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
The College recognizes the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Students who have successfully completed the IB Program and earn a score of four or above on higher-level examinations may apply to the College for credit or advanced placement in the appropriate subjects. These exams are administered in the spring. Applicants must have the results sent to the Office of Admission for verification prior to the fall semester.
West Virginia Wesleyan College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, religion, gender, age, or disability in the administration of its admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, educational programs, athletic programs, co-curricular activities, or other College administered programs. |
