West Virginia Wesleyan College

West Virginia Wesleyan College

One of the largest universities in the country, West Virginia Wesleyan College was founded in 1890 in scenic Buckhannon, West Virginia. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, students can enjoy the outdoors without travelling far. On-campus student life is highlighted by a variety of athletic teams and more than 70 student organizations.

Minimum Requirements:

2.5 GPA, minimum

To determine language proficiency, please submit one of the below scores:

TOEFL

Paper-based: 500 
Internet-based: 63

In addition to the minimum requirements, students must provide the following information:

• Official transcripts with English translation
• Proof of health insurance

Important Dates: Students may apply for one semester or academic year.

Around Campus

Courses: West Virginia Wesleyan College provides a liberal arts education, but students can take courses in 43 different study areas, from education and business administration to communications and chemistry.  Students can choose to take up to 6 credits of ESL courses while at WV Wesleyan.  Generally, students take 12 – 17 credits, or 4 – 6 classes.  All courses are taught in English.

View available courses
Complete course catalog 

Housing and Meals: International students will experience campus life by living like an American student in campus dorms and eating in the campus dining halls. 

Cultural Experiences: West Virginia Wesleyan has a very active international student population on campus that includes both international and American student members.  Many international students join other on-campus clubs and organizations, including the Jazz Ensemble, Concert Chorale, the student newspaper, and sports.

Other links

Main WVWC website

WVWC Costs

* For current exchange rates, please check XE.com
** Personal expenses will vary greatly according to habits and interests
*** Meals based on campus cafeteria or typical local meals