Weekly Updates

April 24 – May 1, 2026

What’s inside this Update?

1. SSS/TRIO Graduation & Recognition Program - Thursday, April 30th, 5 pm – 7:30 pm, Gold Ballroom, Mountainlair 2nd Floor – Deadline to Sign Up is Monday, April 27th at 5 pm
2. Complete the NSSE Survey – Win Free Meals and Parking
3. Take Advantage of Free Bike, Kayak, and Paddle Board Rentals at Morgantown Adventure Outfitters on Saturday, April 25
4. Final Exam Schedule
5. Spring ISP (Individual Success Plan) meetings
6. SSS Tutor Requests
7. SSS Drop-in Tutoring Schedule for Spring 2026
8. School Supplies Available in the SSS Office
9. Important Dates
10. Additional FREE academic support
    

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1.   SSS/TRIO Graduation & Recognition Program - Thursday, April 30th, 5 pm – 7:30 pm, Gold Ballroom, Mountainlair 2nd Floor - Deadline to Sign Up is Monday, April 27th at 5 pm

Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of all our SSS participants and recognize our graduating seniors.  Dinner will be followed by the recognition program.  Graduating seniors are allowed to bring up to 2 guests.  SSS participants can use the sign up link that was included in the e-weekly email to sign up.

 2.       Complete the NSSE Survey – Win Free Meals and Parking

Freshmen and seniors have received an invitation to complete the National Survey of Student Engagement via their MIX email.  The 15-minute survey collects information about participation in programs and activities that WVU provides for learning and personal development.  The results provide data on the undergraduate experience — both inside and outside the classroom.  Those who complete the survey will be eligible to win a number of prizes, including a month of free parking, meal tickets, and a $250 Visa gift card.  For more information, email Advising@mail.wvu.edu. 

 3.       Take Advantage of Free Bike, Kayak, and Paddle Board Rentals at Morgantown Adventure Outfitters on Saturday, April 25

In honor of the Morgantown Handmade Market, Morgantown Adventure Outfitters will be offering free equipment rentals on Saturday, April 25 for WVU students and the Morgantown community.  Located just off the Mon River Rail Trail at 10 Walnut Street, they offer a variety of bikes, kayaks, and paddle boards.  Stop by, check out some gear, and enjoy the sunshine!

 4.       Final Exam Schedule

Final exams are right around the corner!  Use this link to view the Final Exam Schedule:  https://registrar.wvu.edu/calendars/final-examination-schedule. 

 5.       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!

 6.       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.

 7.       SSS Drop-in Tutoring Schedule for Spring 2026

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

 Mondays - 3:30 pm to 7:00 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

 Wednesdays – 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm

CHEM 110, 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

 Fridays – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

CHEM 110, 115, 116, 233, 234

BIOL 101, 102, 115, 117, 219

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

PHYS 101, 102

STAT 211

SPAN 101,102, 203, 204

Study Skills

Note Taking Skills

 Fridays – 3:30 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

 8.       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.

 9.       Important Dates

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

 10.   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.