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Student Support Services Weekly Update

February 20 – February 27, 2026

What’s inside this Update?

  1. University Police Hosting Self-Defense Training on February 24th, 5 to 9 pm, Rm 101 Student Health Building
  2. STEM Career and Internship Fair: February 25th at the Student Rec Center
  3. Housing Fair: Wednesday, February 25th, 10 am to 3 pm, Mountainlair Ballrooms (2nd Floor)
  4. Spring ISP (Individual Success Plan) meetings
  5. SSS Tutor Requests
  6. SSS Drop-in Tutoring Schedule for Spring 2026
  7. School Supplies Available in the SSS Office
  8. Important Dates
  9. Additional FREE academic support

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1.   University Police Hosting Self-Defense Training on February 24th, 5 to 9 pm, Rm 101 Student Health Building

Students, faculty, staff, and Morgantown community members are invited to join University Police for an open P.R.O.T.E.C.T. training on Tuesday, Feb. 24, to learn valuable self-defense techniques.  P.R.O.T.E.C.T. is an immersive training that uses hands-on demonstrations to provide participants with the skills needed to recognize a threat, escape an attack, and get to a safe place to call for help. Participants will learn striking techniques, takedowns, and escape holds and will gain information on developing situational awareness.

The training will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. in room 101 of the Student Health Building, located near the Student Rec Center. UPD recommends that participants wear comfortable, athletic clothing and tennis shoes.  Space is limited, and registration is required. Reserve your spot here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48A8A92DA7F9C16-62315667-protect#/.

2.       STEM Career and Internship Fair: February 25th at the Student Rec Center

The next career fair will be here on Wednesday, February 25th This fair will offer you the opportunity to find career opportunities, build professional connections, and sharpen your interview skills.  The fair is open to all students and majors. 

STEM Career and Internship Fair

Wednesday, February 25

10 am to 3 pm

Student Rec Center

You can get FREE professional headshots at the fair.  Another resource you can access is the Mountaineers Virtual Career Closet.  You can rent 2 professional outfits for 30 days, after which you can either return the clothes with a prepaid shipping label or purchase them at a discount.  Mountaineers Virtual Career Closet boxes are available for $60 with financial assistance available upon request.  For additional assistance with resume reviews or career exploration, check out Career Services at https://careerservices.wvu.edu/. 

3.       Housing Fair: Wednesday, February 25th, 10 am to 3 pm, Mountainlair Ballrooms (2nd Floor)

Looking for your next place to live? Join Campus & Community Life for the Housing Fair to explore housing options, connect with local landlords and property managers, and get your questions answered.  Whether you’re planning ahead or actively searching, the Housing Fair is a great opportunity to learn more about on- and off-campus living options and resources available to you.  If you have any questions about the Housing Fair, please contact OCH@mail.wvu.edu or call 304-293-5611.  Check out the Off Campus Housing website at https://campuslife.wvu.edu/living-off-campus/off-campus-housing. 

4.       Spring ISP (Individual Success Plan) meetings

Now is the time to schedule your required ISP meetings.  These appointments will take place in person in the SSS office (or virtually if needed).  Please allow at least 1 hour for your meeting, you will go over some important information with your counselor.  Stop by the office or call us to schedule your appointment (304-293-6629).  We look forward to seeing everyone again this year!

5.       SSS Tutor Requests

The SSS office will once again be offering one-on-one tutoring this semester.  You will not be able to request a tutor until you complete your ISP appointment with your counselor.  Call the office at 304-293-6629 or stop by to schedule your ISP appointment.  Make sure you let us know that you need to request a tutor at that time so we can get you in to see your counselor as quickly as possible.

6.       SSS Drop-in Tutoring Schedule for Spring 2026

Our FREE drop-in tutoring sessions in the SSS office are as follows:

Mondays - 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm

CHEM 110, 111, 112, 115, 116, 233

BIOL 101, 102, 115

MATH 121,122, 124, 126, 150, 155, 156, 251, 261

PHYS 101, 102, 111

Study Skills

Note Taking Skills

Wednesdays – 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

CHEM 110, 115, 116, 233, 234

BIOL 101, 102, 115, 117, 219

MATH 121,122, 124,126, 150, 155, 156, 251, 261

PHYS 101, 102, 111

STAT 211

SPAN 101,102, 203, 204

Study Skills

Note Taking Skills

Fridays – 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

CHEM 110, 111, 112, 115, 116, 233

BIOL 101, 102, 115

MATH 121,122, 124, 126, 150, 155, 156, 251, 261

PHYS 101, 102, 111

Study Skills

Note Taking Skills

7.       School Supplies Available in the SSS Office

School supplies (folders, notebooks, pens/pencils, index cards, etc.) will be available in the SSS/TRIO Office (G-30 Mountainlair) if you need them.  For those who are taking chemistry, we have plenty of goggles and aprons that you can borrow for your lab courses.  In addition, we will have snacks, coffee, and other drinks available throughout the academic year.

8.       Important Dates

Feb. 27 – Full Term Mid-Term Grades Due by noon

March 13 - Deadline to apply for graduation May 2026

March 14 - 22 – Spring Recess

March 31 - STAR Web available for Seniors (90+ Hours) Summer/Fall 2026 Registration

April 2 – STAR Web available for Juniors (60 – 89 hours) Summer/Fall 2026 Registration

April 3 – Spring Holiday - University Closed

April 7 – STAR Web available for Sophomores (30 – 59 hours) Summer/Fall 2026 Registration

April 10 – STAR Web available for Freshmen (1 – 29 hours) Summer/Fall 2026 Registration

April 17 – Last Day to Withdraw from an individual course for full term / Last Day to Withdraw from University

May 1 – Last day of Classes

May 4 - May 8 – Final Exams

May 11 – Final Grades due by noon

May 12 – Election Day - University Closed

May 15,16,17 – Commencement

9.       Additional FREE academic support

WVU tutoring centers are offering both in-person and online tutoring options for Spring 2026.  For details about each tutoring center and instructions about how to receive support, go to:  https://tutoring.wvu.edu/.

The REACH Student Success Center is offering support from Peer Assistants to help you stay on track for a successful semester.  Live chat or text Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4:30 pm.  Beyond Business hours, a virtual chatbot is available to answer questions.  Text 304-396-7241 or use Live Chat at https://studentsuccess.wvu.edu/ to get started. 

StudentLingo is an online platform that offers 20-minute, on-demand workshops focusing on a variety of skills needed to achieve at the college level.  You can choose from 50 different topics, and each workshop comes with an action plan that you can download to help put these new skills to work.  To access StudentLingo, go to https://studentlingo.com/wvu and use your WVU username and password to log in.  

                           The Student Support Services/TRIO (SSS) program supports WVU and Undergraduate Education as a student-centered environment by providing individualized services to students who are either first-generation, income eligible, or have a learning or physical disability. Based on their needs and goals, SSS assists them with academic accomplishments and social and cultural enrichment so they may successfully complete baccalaureate degrees.