New Residents
New Resident Information: Spring 2026
We are excited for your arrival to campus--welcome to your new home! Living on campus is the best way for you to make connections with your classmates, make life-long friends, and easily access all of your Tech resources.
Residence Life employs Resident Assistants (RA), Residential Peer Mentors (RPM), and Assistant Area Coordinators (AAC) to help you with your transition to Tech and to support you throughout your time here.
The Spring 2026 Housing Application will be available starting Oct. 20.
New Student Housing Selection: Important Information
- Submitting a Housing Application: The Spring Only 2026 housing application requires you to log-in with your WVU credentials (login.wvu.edu). In addition, a $225 advance payment is required. This $225 payment is credited to your spring bill. This application is available starting Mon. Oct. 20.
- Your Housing Assignment: Starting Dec. 1, all applications will be placed in an assignment, based on preferences listed on their application. Assignments will continue to be made on a rolling basis, as applications are received. Assignments are made based on paid application date.
- Housing Options: New students are eligible for Hogan Hall. Visit the Hogan Hall website to view photos and floor plans. New transfer students with more than 1 year of credits are eligible for University Hall, pending availability.
- Selecting a Meal Plan: Meal plans may be selected only after a new student is registered for classes. This section of the housing application does not need to be completed when applying for housing. Once registered for classes, new students should visit https://dining.wvutech.edu/meal-plans to select their meal plan.
- Canceling Your Application: If you decide not to attend WVU Tech and need to cancel your housing application, please email the Office of Student Life at techstudentlife@mail.wvu.edu. Your $225 payment will be fully refunded if you cancel by Jan. 1, 2026. If you cancel after Jan. 1, your payment is forfeited.
New Resident Move-In is scheduled for Fri. Jan. 9 (8am-12pm). Move-In is by appointment; you will scheduled your appointment when you receive your housing assignment.
Following move-in is required New Student Orientation scheduled for the afternoon of Fri. Jan. 9.
Mail and Package Information
Each residential student is assigned a mailbox by Residence Life. At check-in, each student will receive their mailbox assignment and a mailbox key. A mailroom is located in each residence hall, with package pick-up service available daily.
All mail and packages should be sent to students using the following mailing address:
Student NameResidence Hall Name
410 Neville St. Box XXX
Beckley, WV 25801
Laundry Information
- Checking machine availability
- Notifications of when your laundry is done
New Student Checklist
Online Alcohol and Violence Prevention Training
Local Services and Stores
Wifi, Printing, and Technology
Our residence halls have wireless internet connections only and have community printers available. To learn more about ResNet residential internet, visit our ResNet website. Complete details about our on-campus technology, how to print on campus, and free software available to students can be found on our ITS website.Questions
We look forward to welcoming you to campus! If you have any questions, please reach out to us at 304.929.1238 or TechStudentLife@mail.wvu.edu.
What To Bring and What To Leave at Home
- Bed and Mattress (extra long twin)
- Desk and Desk Chair
- Window Coverings
- Closet/Wardrobe and Drawer Space
- Wireless Internet Connection
- MicroFridge (1 per room)
- Outdoor Bike Racks
- Sheets (XL twin), blankets, pillows
- Blue Painters Tape (this is the only approved way to hang items on walls)
- Broom/Swiffer and mop
- Trash Can and Trash bags (kitchen-sized or larger)
- Cleaning supplies, disinfecting wipes, and dish soap
- First-Aid Kit (Tylenol, thermometer, band aids)
- Surge Protector and/or surge protector extension cords
- Desk Lamp
- Floor/Area Rugs
- Plunger, shower caddy, towels, shower sandals
- Soap, shampoo, and other personal hygiene items
- Television, streaming device, and gaming system
- Moveable storage furniture
- Insurance Card and insurance information
- Classroom supplies, laptop/computer
- Clothing, umbrella, jackets, hangers
- Laundry cleaning supplies, clothes basket
- Reusable water bottle, plates, cups and cooking items to use in the community kitchens
- Cooking items including: toasters, hot plates, microwaves (other than the one provided), air fryers, instant pots/crock pots. These items may not be used in a room, but can be used in community kitchens
- Refrigerators (other than the one provided)
- Alcohol containers (full or empty)
- Extension cords
- Motorbikes
- Chemicals or flammable/combustible liquids
- Waterbeds
- Pets (fish are allowed, in one tank up to 10 gallons only)
- LED strip lights
- Command Strips or other 'removable' hooks/tape
- Portable Heaters (electric, kerosene, etc.) or Air Conditioners
- Free weights over 20 pounds
- Paintball guns
- Incense
- Halogen lights
- Subwoofers
- Candles
- Drums and amplified equipment
- Portable clothes washer/dishwasher
- Hookahs
- Dangerous or deadly weapons (see policy here)
Note: the only cooking appliance that a student may have in their room is a MicroFridge microwave. All residents are provided a MicroFridge per room. In community kitchens, students may bring/use kitchen appliances if they stay in the kitchen and monitor them during use