College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

Prospective Students
West Virginia University
College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
PO Box 6101
Morgantown, WV 26506-6101
P: 304.293.4821
F: 304.293.2591
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Location

Located in Morgantown, WV, West Virginia University is about 70 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA. Morgantown is a vibrant community that was named the "#1 Small City in America" and the "Best Small City in the East" by leading publications. This is a great place to live, offering miles of trails for cycling, jogging, or strolling along the river, and a lively downtown with shopping and restaurants.

Morgantown is easily accessible from Interstate 68 and 79 making it a convenient location to travel to major metropolitan areas such as Washington DC, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland. Close-by scenic and recreational areas such as Coopers Rock State Forest and Deep Creek Lake allow students to relax and experience the great outdoors within an hour's drive.

The College is located on the Evansdale Campus overlooking Morgantown and the Monongahela River. The College encompasses three buildings providing modern facilities for classrooms, computer labs, and engineering labs.