Steps for Admission and Registration
To be admitted and register for courses at West Liberty University, transient students must complete the following:
1. APPLY to West Liberty University
-Indicate on your application that you are applying as a transient student.
2. Obtain a Transient Approval Form
-Request this form from your home institution.
-This form verifies that:
-You are a student in good standing.
-The course(s) you take at West Liberty will transfer back to your home institution.
3. Check for Course Prerequisites
-Review course prerequisites in the West Liberty Course Catalog.
-Submit proof of prerequisites via:
-An official college transcript, or
-ACT/SAT test scores.
-Send all documents to the West Liberty Admissions Office.
4. Review Available Courses
-Visit the West Liberty Information Network System (WINS) or contact the Registrar’s Office to learn about course offerings for a specific term.
Submitting Transient Documents
You may submit either:
-A Transient Approval Form, or
-An official transcript.
Note: Only one of these documents is required to process your admission, as long as you are in good standing. However, official transcripts are required if the course(s) you plan to take have prerequisites.
After receipt of the form and/or transcript:
-You may be admitted to West Liberty as a transient student.
-Contact the Registrar’s Office for help with class registration.
Note for current West Liberty Students
West Liberty students wishing to take courses at another institution must work directly with the Registrar’s Office for approval and completion of the necessary forms.
Admissions Office
College Union Box 101
West Liberty University
208 University Drive
West Liberty, WV 26074
304.336.8076