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WVU First-Year Trips

Start WVU with friends, confidence, and a head start. 

Explore West Virginia’s most incredible places and show up connected, supported, and prepared for what's next. 

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AT WVU... adventure is where community begins

Each summer, incoming Mountaineers start their WVU journey together on a First-Year Trip.

These trips explore some of West Virginia’s most incredible places before the start of the semester. Meet new friends, explore your new home, and start WVU confident and connected.

Why Should I Consider a First-Year Trip?

Find the Trip that fits you

Adventure WV First-Year Trips offer several ways to start your WVU journey.

Explore West Virginia, meet other incoming Mountaineers, and begin building friendships before move-in day.

Since 2004, more than 14,000 students have started their college experience on a First-Year Trip. No matter which trip you choose, you’ll arrive on campus already knowing people and feeling part of the WVU community. 

All First-Year Trips include:
  • Cost $95 or less with no upfront payment. 
  • No prior outdoor experience required.
  • Small groups led by trained WVU student leaders
  • Meaningful conversations about starting college
  • A built-in community before the semester begins
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Eligibility Criteria
Jackson Licklider

Physics Major, class 2027

Jackson LIcklider

Odyssey Participant

"My First-Year Trip made the transition to college so much easier. I built real friendships, stepped outside my comfort zone, and arrived on campus already feeling at home."

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Ask Us Anything

We’re here to answer your questions and be a guiding source.

Still have unanswered questions about Adventure WV First Year Trips? Our professional staff are ready to provide the answers. Our team wants to limit any barriers and hesitations to registering for one of our trips. Feel free to contact us using the information below, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

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