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Military Admissions

WVU offers benefits for military servicemembers and veterans. Learn more about applying, as well as finding resources needed to start your education.

B.S. IMC Cohort    M.S. IMC and Data Cohorts

Benefits

The G.I. Bill® gives Veterans enhanced educational benefits, money for books and the ability to transfer unused educational benefits to spouses or children.

Veteran Benefits

State Tuition Assistance

Members of the West Virginia National Guard are often eligible for tuition assistance (TA) as part of their enlistment contract.

State Tuition Assistance

Federal Tuition Assistance

Each branch of the US military offers tuition assistance (TA) to its servicemembers.

Federal Tuition Assistance

Military Transfer Credits

Learn more about transferring in your earned military education credits to be applied to your degree here at WVU.

Transfer Credits

Application to the B.S. IMC Cohort

  1. STEP 01

    Discuss your options.

    Let us know you're interested by completing our Request Information form. After receiving your inquiry, Aaron Hawley will contact you, provide an application fee waiver and walk you through your next steps.



  2. STEP 02

    Know what you need to apply.

    To apply, you'll need to submit an application to the University. Submit your official academic transcripts from all institutions attended (other than WVU), or high school transcripts if fewer than 24 college credits. You'll also need to submit your Joint Services Transcript (JST) to enable us to determine which courses will apply toward your IMC degree. We'll send you an application fee waiver.

  3. STEP 03

    Request official transcripts.

    Options for submitting U.S. high school transcripts

          • Official high school transcripts must be sent by the high school counseling office. We do not accept official transcripts from the student or parent. 
          • It is preferred that the high school counseling office send via electronic document service utilized by the high school, or email an official transcript to scanning@mail.wvu.edu.
          • Documents sent via email or document service take 3-5 business days to process. 
              • Mailed documents are accepted and take 2-3 weeks to receive and process from the date sent. Mail documents to WVU Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 6009, Morgantown, WV 26506
          • First-time freshman applicants may submit an unofficial high school transcript for decision processing. An official transcript will be required prior to enrollment.
          • First-time transfer applicants applying with fewer than 24 transferrable credits must have the final high school transcript submitted to the WVU Office of Admissions by the high school counseling office.
          • All enrolling first-time freshman students must have an official final high school transcript on file prior to the start of classes. Enrollees without a final transcript will have a registration hold placed on their account which will prevent them from scheduling classes for a future term.
          • International students should review how to submit materials.

              • Options for submitting college transcripts, AP score reports, and IB transcripts

            • Official college transcripts must be received from the institution and will not be processed if submitted by an applicant or school counselor.
            • You may use the following email address when ordering official transcripts for delivery: scanning@mail.wvu.edu. Transcripts take 2-3 weeks to receive and process from the date ordered.
            • Official college transcripts must be sent by each institution attended. We do not accept credit from multiple institutions listed on one transcript or college credit listed on the high school transcript.
            • Advanced Placement (AP) may be submitted to the WVU Office of Admissions as follows:
                • An electronic score report ordered via College Board. Please use code 5904. Electronic score delivery takes 5-7 business days to process from the date sent.
                • Currently enrolled WVU students seeking transfer credit for AP courses must submit the official AP score report and file the  AP Articulation Request ticket.
            • International Baccalaureate (IB) transcripts may be  ordered and sent to our office via the IB secure site or paper transcript.

      1. STEP 04

        Login to the application portal.

        To apply for WVU's full online master's degree in Integrated Marketing Communications through the WVU Admissions portal. You don't have to complete your application all at once - use this login anytime to continue the app or submit additional materials.

      Start Your Application

      How to Apply for the M.S. IMC and M.S. Data Marketing Communications Military Public Affairs (DINFOS) Cohort

      Our Military Public Affairs (DINFOS) M.S. IMC Cohort and M.S. Data Marketing Communications Cohort are highly competitive with limited seats available per entry term. Due to increasing demand, we're no longer admitting students on a rolling basis or able to defer students to future entry terms once admitted and assigned a seat in an introductory course (rare exceptions apply for military orders and medical emergencies). Military Public Affairs cohort applicants need to submit their application by the deadlines below for their preferred entry term and be prepared to start if accepted. We'll review all applications after the deadline, admit qualified applicants and implement a waitlist as needed. Admission decisions for this special cohort are based on qualifications and capacity.

      Within weeks of your admission, you'll meet with our advisor to discuss your course schedule and individual options. We recommend you submit your Federal Tuition Assistance as soon as you are notified of admission. Make sure you review the Federal Tuition Assistance information and plan accordingly. If an admitted student is unable to start courses for reasons other than military orders or medical emergency, they must reapply and recompete for a seat in a future entry term.

      IMPORTANT NOTE: You must indicate qualification for the Military Public Affairs (DINFOS) cohort in your application to be considered and receive the partnership rate. You can also waive the application fee by confirming your military service.


      Spring Cohort

      • Oct 15 Application Deadline
      • JAN
        13
        Classes Start

      SUMMER Cohort

        • MAR 31 Application Deadline
        • MAY
          19
          Classes Start

      FALL Cohort

      • Jun
        1
        Application Deadline
      • AUG
        21
        Classes Start

      Please note, the M.S. Data Marketing Communications Cohort only admits in the Spring and Fall. There is not a Summer start for this cohort.

      Application to the M.S. IMC Cohort and M.S. Data Marketing Communications Cohort

      1. STEP 01

        Discuss your options.

        Let us know you're interested by completing our Request Information form. After receiving your inquiry, our enrollment team will contact you, provide a military application fee waiver and walk you through your next steps.



      2. STEP 02

        Know what you need to apply.

        To apply, you'll need to submit an application to the University. In this application, you'll submit your personal statement, résumé, and official academic transcripts. You'll also need to submit your DINFOS transcripts to see which courses will apply toward your IMC degree (credits do not transfer for the M.S. Data Marketing Communications Program). The GRE/GMAT is not required for admission. International students must provide TOEFL or IELTS Scores. Contact us and we'll send you a military application fee waiver.

        You must note the DINFOS cohort in your personal statement to be admitted into this cohort and receive the partnership rate.

      3. STEP 03

        Request official transcripts.

        Academic transcript requests can sometimes get delayed, so it's best to go ahead and get the ball rolling! Contact your prior academic institution(s) and request that official academic transcripts be sent (via postal mail or electronic delivery) directly to:
        WVU Office of Graduate Admissions
        One Waterfront Place
        PO Box 6510
        Morgantown, WV 26506-6510
        Email: GraduateAdmissions@mail.wvu.edu
        Phone: 304-293-2121

        NOTE: If you earned your Bachelor's degree at WVU, you do not need to request these transcripts as they are already on file.

      4. STEP 04

        Submit your professional resume.

        Submitting your professional resume allows the admissions committee to gain insight into your work experience and professional background. The program does not require that applicants have experience in a specific career field or have a certain number of years of experience to be admitted.


      5. STEP 05

        Login to the application portal.

        To apply for WVU's full online master's degree in Integrated Marketing Communications or Data Marketing Communications through the WVU Graduate Admissions portal. You don't have to complete your application all at once - use this login anytime to continue the app or submit additional materials.

      Start Your Application