🏠 West Virginia University — Parent Guide

Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at West Virginia University.

💡 Tips for parents reviewing dorm options:

🏠 How housing selection works at West Virginia University

WVU requires all first-time freshmen and transfer students with fewer than 24 credit hours to live on campus. Students who have been admitted and paid their academic deposit can apply for housing starting January 14 by paying a $225 housing deposit through the MyHousing portal. Those who pay their deposit before April 14 are eligible for self-selection (choosing their own room), with timeslots assigned on a rolling basis from April 14 through May 8; students who deposit after April 14 are assigned a room by the university.

As of May 14, 2026

📍 Location

Morgantown, WV

🏛️ College Type

Public Research University

👥 Enrollment

28,000 total students

🏠 Housing

18 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter

📊 Dorm Comparison by Safety & Cleanliness

DormOverall ★Safety ★Cleanliness ★ReviewsFeatures
Boreman Hall 0 🛗 Elevator 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Dadisman Hall 0 🛗 Elevator 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Stalnaker Hall 0 🛗 Elevator 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Oakland Hall 0 🛗 Elevator 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Lincoln Hall 0 🛗 Elevator 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Boreman North 0
Boreman South 0
Honors Hall 0
Seneca Hall 0
Summit Hall 0 🍽️ Dining Hall
Bennett Tower 0
Braxton Tower 0
Brooke Tower 0
Lyon Tower 0
Arnold Hall 0 🛗 Elevator
Pierpont Hall 0
Towers Residence Halls 0 🛗 Elevator
WVU University Apartments 0 🍳 Shared Kitchen

🔗 More Resources

🔗 Apply for Housing

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🔗 Future Residents

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🔗 Select Your Room & Roommate

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🔗 Assignments Process FAQ

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🎓 Class-Year Housing Guides

Year-specific advice for West Virginia University dorms — what changes from freshman to senior year:

🎓 Freshman Guide📚 Sophomore Guide📖 Junior Guide🎉 Senior Guide

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