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Pay Your Academic Deposit

The academic deposit is required of incoming first-time freshman. Transfer students may be required to submit the academic deposit related to WVU housing or Adventure WV.

Steps to Complete

  1. If you haven't done so already, claim your account.
  2. Sign in to using your WVU Login credentials.
  3. Select the Pay Your Academic Deposit link.
  4. Pay the academic deposit — $150 for West Virginia residents and $250 for all other students — using an electronic check or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express).

Contact the if you have a technical problem while paying the academic deposit.

We also have answers to common questions about the academic deposit. If you have other questions about the academic deposit, please contact your .

Transfer students who plan to live in a WVU residence hall or participate in an Adventure WV Trip are required to pay the academic deposit. The academic deposit is fully refundable if you submit the before May 1 (December 1 for students enrolling in the spring).

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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 .