News for WVU Potomac State College

The Apprenticeship Pathway Degree Program at WVU will complement the well-established technical training participants receive during their apprenticeship training programs.

West Virginia University Potomac State College kicked off its 118th fall semester with its first day of classes Wednesday, Aug. 19. However, unlike any other fall semester in the College’s history, faculty, staff and students are navigating the global COVID-19 pandemic. The campus community is dealing with a different environment including mitigating classroom, dining and study area capacities; rerouting foot traffic in buildings and implementing new protocols such as wearing masks – both inside and outside – and physically distancing, among other precautionary measures.

“It is wonderful to see students, faculty and staff on campus again. It is the people who make the campus so vibrant and exciting and we want to be able to stay on campus,” President Jennifer Orlikoff said. “To do this, we have implemented many measures and protocols for this fall that are intended to keep everyone as safe as possible.”

As we approach the beginning of classes this fall, we want to provide you with the following additional information and reminders. If you have additional questions, visit the Return to Campus website or send your questions to  returntocampus@mail.wvu.edu. 

The COVID-19 pandemic is always evolving. Policies, procedures and information are likely to change as we go through the fall. For that reason, it is important you know the latest information. This is part of your personal responsibility for your safety.

As we approach the beginning of classes this fall, please note the information below that has been updated since Morgantown’s announcement on July 27. If you have additional questions, visit the Return to Campus website or send your questions to returntocampus@mail.wvu.edu.  

Additionally, a Return to Campus Conversation will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6 where senior WVU administrators will continue to answer questions and address concerns. Thank you for your patience as we continue to work together toward a successful return.

Dear WVU Potomac State College Campus Community, 

Earlier this afternoon you received a letter from WVU President Gordon Gee announcing an update to the Morgantown campus’ plans regarding students returning for the fall semester. It is important to note, however, that these updates are specific to the Morgantown campus and do not apply to either the Potomac State College campus or the WVU Tech campus in Beckley, W.Va. 

Scott McVicker has been named executive director of finance and operations at West Virginia University Potomac State College, replacing Carol Combs who is set to retire after serving the College for 19 years. 

WVU-PSC’s faculty and staff are busy planning for fall and are eager to welcome students back to campus. We know that robust programming and activities complement academics to round out the student experience. Because we recognize the importance of student life, I would like to share additional information as a follow-up to our initial Student Life Return to Campus message of June 23.

As we prepare for the fall, we know there will be times we will ask for your patience and flexibility. The circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic are fluid and ever-changing. Our planning process has been, and will continue to be, dynamic. We have adapted activities and programs with guidance and insights from our University, local and state public health experts.

Keyser, W.Va. –  Following the recommendations from the NJCAA Presidential Advisory Council and the NJCAA Board of Regents, the NJCAA has announced its adjusted plan of action for the upcoming 2020-21 academic year. Following the Board of Regents' vote on Monday, a majority of competition will be moved to the spring semester.

The most recent plan of action shifts all close-contact fall sports to the spring semester. These sports include men's and women's soccer, and volleyball.

WVU Potomac State College will offer a new exercise physiology major this fall. After earning their two- and four-year degrees, students will have the option to pursue a career in the field or apply to physical therapy and physician assistant programs or medical, dentistry, pharmacy, and other professional schools.

Dear WVU Potomac State College Campus Community:

We are looking forward to safely welcoming our West Virginia University family to campus for the fall semester. During this unprecedented time, we must think differently and take specific health and safety measures to protect our University community.