The Mountainlair is the central hub of the Downtown area of campus. The student union has a food court and dining hall, post office, movie theater, IT services center, Starbucks, lots of meeting spaces, areas to just hang out between classes, a games area with billiards tables, and even a bowling alley.
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Student Life
🌟 Student Life
While the time students spend inside the classroom is extremely important, the time outside the classroom can make all the difference too. Maximize your college experience by exploring ways to get involved, find friends, and most importantly, have fun!
WVUp All Night
WVUp All Night is an award-winning late-night weekend program for students on that takes place in the Mountainlair. The program, the first of its kind in the U.S., started in 1998. It takes place each Friday and Saturday evening during the fall and spring semesters and offers free games and activities, snacks, breakfast, volunteer opportunities, and tutoring sessions. WVUp All Night has hosted indoor ice skating, mechanical bull riding, and even a fan favorite: build-a-bear workshops!
Student Population Statistics
As of fall 2024, WVU System enrollment was over 25,000. Students at the Morgantown campus (23,000+) come from 86 nations, all 50 U.S. states (plus D.C.), and all 55 West Virginia counties. The student population was 47% male and 53% female. Morgantown campus enrollment included 18,000+ undergraduates, 5,000+ graduate students, and 795 international students.
Student Engagement
At WVU, what a student learns outside of the classroom is just as important as what they learn during class. There are 450+ student organizations to join and many ways to give back to your community and make a difference.
Student Organizations
WVU has 450+ student organizations, covering everything from cultural and religious organizations to club sports to major-related groups.
WVU Arts and Entertainment
WVU's Box Office provides discounted student tickets to shows all across campus. The College of Creative Arts and Media hosts student shows and professional performers alike, and the WVU Coliseum is regularly transformed into a major concert venue, hosting artists such as Maroon 5, J Cole, Brad Paisley, and more!
