• Learn about the U.S. holidays, practices, and social customs.
  
• Spend time in conversation with students and others from the U.S.
  
• Use the media – TV, movies, music, newspapers, Internet, etc. – to learn all that you can about local and national news, events, and culture.
  
• When uncertain about the appropriate behavior, language, etc. in a given situation, check with others.
  
• Find someone with whom you feel comfortable to serve as your “culture coach.”
  

• Discuss educational norms with fellow students, academic advisors, and teachers.
  
• Be aware of your academic rights and policies of academic penalties for failure to meet academic requirements and for academic honesty (for details, please visit the Student Catalog ).
  
• Take notes in class.
  
• Talk to your TA or the instructor after class, during their office hours, or schedule an appointment.
  
• Seek guidance from your academic advisor.
  
• Seek an academic mentor.
  
• Find a study group.
  

Academic Success Resources

The Student Success office provides one-on-one coaching, tutoring, and seminars on academic strategies. Tutoring services are available at Downtown Library ARC, Evansdale Library ARC, and Bennett Tower ARC for different subjects, such as chemistry, math, physics and statistics. The writing studio provides one-on-one consultation for different academic skills, such as note-taking, pre-writing to revision strategies, editing, and effective presentation techniques. 

MindFit at Carruth Center

• Explore your career interests and values as early as possible.
  
• Obtain as much information as possible regarding your major and associated career outlook in the U.S. and back home.
  
• Start early and be strategic by knowing CPT regulations and process – talk to staff at the ISSS.
  
• Find your career mentor in the U.S. and back home.
  
• Extracurricular activities can help build your resume.
  

• How to choose a major
  
• Explore career options
  
• Meet with a career development specialist
  
• Build your resume
  
• Review resume, cover letter, and personal statement
  
• Networking
  
• Job search strategy
  
• Graduate school advising
  
• Preparing for an interview
  
• Career fairs and events
  

International Employee Friendly Employers

The Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services provides consultation as well as group and individual counseling services. Students can drop in any weekday from 8:15 to 3:00 or call to schedule an appointment.  

International Student Support Group

• Share experiences as an international student, including challenges, growths, and celebrations
  
• Receive and provide support, understanding, and suggestions from and to other international students
  
• Explore ways to cope with stress, learn new information, and expand worldviews  
  

Cultural Hacks

A series of workshops for international students regarding how to best adjust to the academic and social life at WVU and in the U.S. Please contact us to see when and where they are offered during the semester. Topics include:

• What cultural adjustment looks like
  
• Cultural norms in the U.S. 
  
• Possible challenges of adjusting to the U.S. 
  
• What to expect studying at WVU
  
• Tips for academic, social, and emotional success 
  
• How to manage stress 
  
• Resources on campus and in Morgantown 
  
• What the university counseling center has to offer 
  

https://financialaid.wvu.edu/home/scholarships/international

https://isss.wvu.edu/students/scholarships

Student Legal Services  provides services to all students with legal issues including, but not limited to, the following areas of law: leases, contracts, landlord/tenant issues, consumer issues, notary services, insurance matters, wills and powers of attorney, debt collection, expungement of criminal records, employment grievances, family law and domestic matters, and general civil matters.

Food Pantries

The Rack  

62 Mountainlair or call (304) 293-4397 

Canyon Presbyterian Church
304-594-2143 
Location: 766 Canyon Road, In Basement
Hours: Monday 10am-1pm
Eligibility: Once Every 6-8 weeks

Catholic Charities

Location: 827 Fairmont Road Suite 203, Westover
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-12pm
Eligibility: Once a Month

Christian Help, Inc.
Location: 219 Walnut St., Morgantown
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm & Friday 9am-2pm
Eligibility: Once every 2 months

Getting Involved

Interested in exploring what is going on campus and how you can get involved? Please take a look at the event calendar to see if there are events you would like to attend.

Student Organizations

Interested in exploring student organizations on campus? Please explore the diverse student organizations WVU has to offer, including different student organizations for majors/colleges, cultural/international groups, religious groups, services groups, and groups for sports and recreation. 

Cultural Student Organizations

• African Student Association
  
• Arabic Culture Club
  
• Association for India’s Development
  
• Spectrum (LGBTQ Mountaineers)
  
• Black Student Union
  
• Brazilian Student Organization
  
• Chinese Club of WVU
  
• Chinese Students and Scholars Association
  
• Association of Black Journalists
  
• Muslim Student Association
  
• Indian Student Association
  
• Institute for Human Dignity
  
• International Students Organization
  
• Iranian Student Association
  
• Circolo Italiano (Italian Studies Club)
  
• Japanese Club
  
• Korean Student Association KSA
  
• Kuwait Student Association
  
• Lambda Kappa Sigma
  
• Latin American Student Organization
  
• Organization for Native American Interests
  
• Nepalese Students and Scholars Organization
  
• Omani Student Association
  
• Russian Club of WVU
  
• Saudi Students Association
  
• Taiwanese Student Association
  
• Turkish Student Association
  
• WVU Bhangra
  
• WVU Cooking Club
  
• WVU French Club
  

Religious Student Organizations

Baptist Campus Ministry