Special Tour Activity and Presentation Options
Activities listed below are available for large-group tours:
- Campus Tour ━ Groups will see our Downtown, Evansdale, and/or Health Science areas of campus. They may visit a classroom, the WVU student union, Student Recreation Center, and Mountaineer Statue during the campus tour. Open to all age groups and group sizes. Will customize experience to be age appropriate.
- Academic presentations ━ Admission representatives give a 20-minute presentation. The presentation provides an overview of WVU and the importance of attending college. Available for grades 9-12 and available to groups of any size.
- Tour Oakland Hall and a model residence hall room — this is a facility where WVU students reside on campus. Stopping in Oakland provides groups with a chance to walk in the shoes of a WVU student. Available for grades 8-12 and for any group size.
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A full-loop ride on the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) — a transportation system that is unique to WVU and utilized by students to travel between campuses. Also, the full-loop ride provides a scenic view of the University and city of Morgantown. Open to all age groups. Space availability limited to 55. Not available over summer.
- The WVU Coliseum Hall of Traditions — Groups can tour the Robinson/Petroplus Basketball Hall of Traditions, located next to the WVU Coliseum which is home to Mountaineer basketball, wrestling, gymnastics, and volleyball.. Open to all age groups and group sizes.
- Mountaineer Field — home of the Mountaineer football team. Run on the field of Milan Puskar Football Stadium if the facility schedule permits. Open to grades K-5 and any group size.
- Planetarium — an audiovisual session in the WVU Planetarium which focuses on the study of astronomy. The WVU Planetarium was relocated to the renovated White Hall. Open to all age groups. Space availability limited to 55.
- Read-Aloud Session ━ Your tour leader will read "Musket's Big Adventure". Available for grades K-2 and all group sizes.
- STEM Activity — Students will visit the WVU Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources to participate in a hands-on activity led by current Engineering students to educate your group on the opportunities in the engineering field. Open to all age groups. Space availability limited to 50.
- Davis College Activity — Students will visit the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources participate in experiences such as the Animal Farm, Insect Zoo, Natural History Museum, or Greenhouse. Open to all age groups.