Undergraduate Academic Enrichment Program

The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Academic Enrichment Program can provide undergraduate students majoring in programs in the Eberly College the opportunity to participate in activities that complement, extend, and enhance their academic experiences at West Virginia University. The intent of this program is not to support students who are fulfilling specific requirements for their degree program.

Program Policies

Students may receive funding for one activity per academic year.

• All application materials must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the start of the activity for which funding is being sought.

• It is the student’s responsibility to ensure all materials are submitted in time for consideration.

• Students must apply individually to the program; no group applications will be accepted.

• Instructors taking a group of undergraduate students on a field trip may apply for funding to assist with transportation or related costs.

• Funds are issued on a reimbursement basis or posted to the student’s financial aid account.

• Per University policy, funds issued to students participating in study abroad and internship programs for course credit must be applied to the student’s financial aid account.

Application Procedures

Undergraduate students who wish to apply for academic enrichment support should submit the following 3 sections to the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, Attn: Academic Enrichment, 201 Woodburn Hall, PO Box 6286, Morgantown, WV 26506. Please be sure to submit all 3 sections of the application process.

Academic Enrichment Program Application
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Faculty Recommendation Form
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A one-page typed letter addressed to Interim Dean Rudolph Almasy:

1) describing the activity you are proposing
2) explaining why you believe this experience will enrich your undergraduate education
3) outlining the overall budget for the activity
4) stating the amount of support requested (maximum of $500 per activity)

You may also email the one-page letter to Tara Robbins

It is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure all items are submitted two weeks prior to the event. If you don’t follow this submission deadline, you will not be eligible.

The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Enrichment Program is supported by contributions to the College’s Centennial Campaign. Students who participate in the program should be willing, upon request, to write a letter describing to a donor how support from this program contributed to their academic experience as a major in the College. At the completion of the activity, the student may also be required to submit a one or two page report of the enrichment activity, if requested by the Dean.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Tara Robbins