The application is the first step to becoming a part of the ambitious student body at Mountwest. You’re ready to make a change, and Mountwest is ready to welcome you home. Let us show you, that you can Go far. Close to home.
Mountwest offers more than 50 one-year certificate and associate degree programs. Find the right career path for you!
A degree seeking student who has not previously attended any college after graduating high school or receiving a GED.
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Additional Application Requirements:
High School Transcript or GED must be submitted
A current high school student taking classes for college credit as Early Entry or Dual Credit.
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Additional Application Requirements:
Letter of recommendation and preliminary high school transcript must be submitted
Looking to earn some early college credit while you are in high school? Mountwest Community and Technical College in partnership with Wayne County and Cabell County Schools have created several pathways for high school students to begin the college experience while in high school. With reduced tuition costs and a tuition incentive program, students can attend college for a significant savings. The college schedule is built into the regular school day and transportation will be provided if needed.
Students must be a senior and have a minimum GPA of 2.0 or above to enroll.
To learn more about JumpStart, visit our JumpStart page .
A student taking classes for credit, but not working towards a degree.
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Additional Application Requirements:
Official college transcript must be submitted (if applicable)
A student who has previously attended Mountwest and has not attended any other college since the last date of attendance.
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A student who has attended another accredited college.
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Additional Application Requirements:
Official college transcript must be submitted
A student taking classes at Mountwest as a visitor with the intent of transferring the classes back to their primary college.
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Additional Application Requirements:
Transient form must be submitted
General Admissions Policy:
Mountwest Community & Technical College is an “open door” college, admitting students regardless of academic background. Admission to Mountwest does not guarantee admission to all programs.
Mountwest Community & Technical College adheres to an open admissions policy as outlined in Title 135 Procedural Rule, West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education, Series 23, Standards and Procedures for Undergraduate Admissions at Community and Technical Colleges. It is the intent of this policy that everyone shall have access to higher educational opportunities commensurate with their interests and abilities.
General Admission Information
Printed application should be mailed to:
Mountwest Community and Technical College
One Mountwest Way, Huntington, WV 25701
An individual may enroll as a non-degree-seeking student to take courses for personal or professional enrichment.
Being admitted to Mountwest does not guarantee that applicants will be accepted into all associate or certificate programs. Some programs have additional admissions requirements.
To receive financial aid, an individual must be admitted as a degree-seeking student and have official high school transcripts or GED/TASC scores on file with the Office of Admissions.
We recognize that everyone has a unique story, and individuals come from all walks of life. We all have one thing in common, our paths lead us here.
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