Staying on campus over the summer is a perfect way to stay connected, stay focused, and thrive in your WVSU summer classes, University internship, or preapproved campus job.

Campus Self Defense Act (§18B-4-5b) 

Effective July 1, 2024, the Campus Self Defense Act (§18B-4-5b) takes effect.

The law allows for individuals with valid and current concealed handgun licenses to carry firearms on campus. The law permits WVSU BOG the authority to restrict the carrying of firearms in certain situations on campus such as in residential halls/dorms. WVSU has designated the central storage area for firearms as Sullivan Hall and students choosing to exercise this law will reside in Sullivan Hall and be charged a fee for storage.

For additional information, please utilize the following links West Virginia Code , Frequently Asked Questions , Guide to Concealed Handgun Laws in West Virginia . Our University Police Department can be reached at 304.766.3353 for further insight or if you wish to schedule a meeting.

Summer 2026 Housing Requirements

Residents requesting to live on campus over the summer must submit a Summer Housing Application electronically. In order to be considered for on campus housing, students must meet one of the requirements below:

1. Be a current Spring 2026 resident and/or future Fall 2026-Spring 2027 resident.
2. Work an on-campus job, with supervisor written/emailed support.
3. Be enrolled for WVSU summer course work or have a University affiliated internship or externship. Written or emailed proof MUST be emailed to reslife@wvstateu.edu from the supervisor of your internship/externship.
4. Have an extenuating circumstance/hardship. These requests will be reviewed by the Office of Housing and Residence Life on an individual basis.

All supporting documention should be emailed to the Office of Housing and Residence Life at reslife@wvstateu.edu by Monday, May 4, 2026. Failure to provide valid documentation will result to not being approved to receive a summer housing assignment.  

Summer Housing Applications are being accepted beginning Friday, February 20, 2026 – Monday, May 4, 2026. Students will receive an approval notification via your student emails. Questions about whether you qualify for summer housing can be directed to reslife@wvstateu.edu. Please be reminded that students are responsible for the monthly cost associated with residing on campus during the summer. Students MUST pay all summer fees prior to move-in. 

Summer 2026 Housing Rates:

Due to summer camps, only the Keith Hall apartments are being used for residential student housing this Summer.

Keith Hall Apt Rates:

• Full 8-Weeks Term: Friday, May 16th - Saturday, July 12th --- $1,784
• 1st 4-Weeks Term: Friday, May 16th - Saturday, June 14th --- $892

Dining Hall/Retail Location Hours:

The Goldston Dining Hall and all retail locations will be closed this summer. Should this change, all applicants will receive notification via your student email accounts. 

Summer 2026 Semester Breakdown:

• Friday, May 8th ------- Payment due for Summer Session
• Friday, May 15th 9am – 2pm -------- Summer Semester Move-In
• Monday, May 18th ------- First Day of Classes
• Thursday, June 11th ------- Last Day of 4-Weeks Classes
• Friday, June 12th ------- First 4-Weeks Final Exams
• Saturday, June 13th 9am-2pm------- Students enrolled for only 4-Weeks classes Move-Out
• Thursday, July 9th ---- Last Day of Classes
• Friday, July 10th ------ Final Exams
• Saturday, July 11th 9am-2pm ---- Summer Semester Move-Out

All residence halls close at 2:00pm on Saturday, July 11, 2026. No students will be allowed to stay beyond the closing date and time, unless prior authorization was given by the Director of Housing and Residence Life.

Disability and Accessibility Resources

An additional process is required to request an accommodation for Emotional Support Animal (ESA) or to bring a service animal, click here for more information regarding the process. 

Click here to submit an ESA or service animal request form.

Assistance Animal Policy & Acknowledgment

To ensure proper placement of assistance animals and maintain a functional living environment for all residents and staff, the following policy applies:

• Approval Required: Students must be approved by Student Accessibility Resources prior to bringing an assistance animal to campus.
• Designated Housing: Assistance animals are only permitted on the first floors of Keith and Dawson Halls and Sullivan Hall. Animals are not allowed in the Keith Hall apartments.
• Policy Enforcement: Unauthorized animals will result in charges being added to your student account. Repeated violations may lead to removal from University Housing.
   

Student Agreement:

I am requesting permission to live on campus for Summer Semester 2026. I understand that I will have to relocate to the assigned Summer Residence Hall and space assigned to me if granted permission to stay. Additionally, I understand I must pay all Summer semester fees before moving into an assigned space. 

By signing below, I certify the information I provided is accurate and true. I understand on-campus housing is not a guarantee. All housing assignments are based on applications, completion dates, and space availability at the time of room selection. Final approval will always be given by the Director of Housing and Residence Life. 

By signing below, I hereby acknowledge that I have fully read and understood the Terms and Conditions of this contractual agreement. I understand that if I have any questions or concerns about this agreement, it is my responsibility to discuss them with the Director of Housing and Residence Life.

For additional information regarding the housing application process, contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life at 304-766-5707 or by email at reslife@wvstateu.edu.