West Virginia University at ParkersburgStudent Guide

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Public Research University in Parkersburg, WV. Operating on a semester system.

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Parkersburg, WV
3K+ students
@wvup.edu
9 syllabi analyzed
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Research University

Institution Type

1

Housing Buildings

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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026
Campus terms
6
Local details
9

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

21 entries
  1. Fall 2026Relevant now
  2. Fall 2026 1st Eight-Week Session
  3. Fall 2026 1st Five-Week Session
  4. Fall 2026 2nd Five-Week Session
  5. Fall 2026 2nd Eight-Week Session
  6. Fall 2026 3rd Five-Week Session
  7. Spring 2027
  8. Spring 2027 1st Eight-Week Session
  9. Spring 2027 1st Five-Week Session
  10. Spring 2027 2nd Five-Week Session
  11. Spring 2027 2nd Eight-Week Session
  12. Spring 2027 3rd Five-Week Session
  13. Summer 2027Summer 2027 Thirteen-Week Session
  14. Summer 2027 Twelve-Week Session
  15. Summer 2027 First Six-Week Session
  16. Summer 2027 Ten-Week Session
  17. Summer 2027 Early Eight-Week Session
  18. Summer 2027 First Five-Week Session
  19. Summer 2027 Second Six-Week Session
  20. Summer 2027 Second Five-Week Session

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Campus language

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6 terms

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year college students.

R

Riverhawks
The official mascot and collective name for the WVU Parkersburg student body.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
SSS
Student Support Services, a federally funded program providing academic and personal assistance.

T

The Grill
The Ricky Grill, the primary dining facility on the Parkersburg campus.
The Wedge
The campus cafe and coffee shop located in the Main Building.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

9 details
Caperton
The Caperton Center for Applied Technology, which houses technical and vocational programs.
chick_fil_a
Chick-fil-A
EasyPark
The online portal used by students to register vehicles and manage parking permits.
JCC
The Jackson County Center, WVUP's satellite campus located in Ripley, West Virginia.
Main
The Main Building, the central hub for administrative offices and general classrooms.
O-Zone
The central online student portal for accessing grades, registration, and financial aid information.
ricky_s_cafe
Ricky's Cafe
Riverhawk Card
The official student identification card required for library use and campus services.
The Bus
The Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority (MOVTA) public transportation service that provides routes to the campus.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
6 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Recent West Virginia University at Parkersburg Syllabus Analyses

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BASC-5101

Biology of Cells and Tissues

Summer 2026

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BASC5109

PRINC OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

2025-2026 - Summer Trimester

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BIOL 101

GENERAL BIOLOGY 1

FALL 2026

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BIOL 103

GENERAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY 1

FALL 2026

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Math 119

Intro to College Algebra

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SOC 101

Introduction to Sociology

Fall 2026

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Life in Parkersburg for West Virginia University at Parkersburg Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Parkersburg.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$750

Cost of Living Index

85

Student Population

6,500

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

40

Public Transit

Easy Rider Bus System

Nearest Airports

Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

52°F

Avg Snowfall

18 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lower Parking Lot

surface_lot

Used for events such as Motorcycle Safety training.

Walking Trail Parking

surface_lot

Includes EV charging stations.

Upcoming Events

What's happening at West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Financial Aid Book Charging Period

August 25, 2026

eCampus / Online

Students may charge against their financial aid for books using eCampus through September 2, 2026.

Downtown Clean-Up Days

August 28, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Downtown Parkersburg

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at West Virginia University at Parkersburg

None (WVU Parkersburg is a community college primarily serving commuter students and does not offer on-campus housing.)

1 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

The Residences at ITC

Capacity: 130

Room types: single-unit

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@wvup.edu

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