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  "High challenge, high support" is the best way to describe West Virginia Wesleyan College. Founded in 1890, Wesleyan is a private four-year co-educational residential college. Small interactive classes and a dedicated and accessible faculty whose priorities are teaching and advising allow students to benefit from a highly personalized educational experience.
Over 70 percent of Wesleyan's faculty hold the highest degree in their respective teaching field and the student faculty ratio is 13:1. The curriculum foundation begins with a general studies liberal arts program where students complete one-third of their course of study. The College offers over 40 majors and over 40 minors of study including the Five-Year Undergraduate/Master of Business Administration, Masters of Education and Athletic Training Programs. The Honors Program is offered to recognize and challenge the College's most academically- talented students. The most popular academic majors include business, education, exercise science and athletic training, biology, political science, and psychology.  All academic programs either require or strongly encourage the completion of an internship experience. Wesleyan's academic calendar is 4-4-1 that includes an optional May Term. The Advising and Career Center assists students with course scheduling, academic advising, internships and study abroad, resume writing, job searches, and graduate and professional school placement. The Learning Center provides tutoring services as well as comprehensive services for students with diagnosed learning disabilities.
Information technology is emphasized throughout the curriculum. As part of a partnership with the Dell University Program, all students are required to have a notebook computer throughout their undergraduate study. The high-technology campus fiber-optic system ensures everyone rapid Internet and email access from all major campus buildings and every residence hall room. Over 80 percent of Wesleyan's students live on-campus and the College guarantees on-campus housing for all undergraduate students. Housing options include double and single rooms, suites, and apartments. Campus dining is provided and prepared by a contracted professional catering service. Wesleyan has a diverse student life program that includes more than 70 campus organizations, such as a campus radio station, newspaper, student government, departmental clubs, fraternities and sororities, and religious organizations. Over 80 percent of Wesleyan students participate in community service activities that include the complete administration of a youth basketball program to Special Olympics, to tutoring, mentoring, and educational activities to senior citizens programs to more global programs such as hurricane relief and international service trips. The College also offers a structured leadership program to interested students. The Campus Activities Board organizes entertainment programs each weekend while the Arts Alive Series presents a wide range of cultural events throughout the year. The Wesleyan Outdoor Recreation Life Department (W.O.R.L.D.) takes advantage of the campus' location to provide a wide range of weekend activities including snow skiing, hiking, biking, caving, horseback riding, and whitewater rafting. Wesleyan also features 18 NCAA division II sports and has captured the West Virginia Conference Commissioner's Cup 14 consecutive years. While Wesleyan is affiliated with The United Methodist Church, students of all faiths are welcome. The College holds a weekly optional worship service every Tuesday morning and a Catholic Mass each Saturday evening. Other religious groups include Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, United Methodist Youth Movement, Religious Life Council, and Campus Crusade for Christ. West Virginia Wesleyan is more than a college. It is a community where teaching, learning, and personal growth are all part of the equation.
Founded: 1890
Enrollment: 1,276 2006-2007 Graduates: 330 Alumni: 14,090 Operating Budget: $23,400,000 Endowment: $42,800,000  Dr. Pamela BalchPresident Linda Hicks, Assistant West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV 26201 Phone: (304) 473-8181 Fax: (304) 473-8187 1-800-722-9933 http://www.wvwc.edu |
