Ph.D/Master of Arts in Economics

Application Checklist

The WVU Office of Graduate Programs is currently taking applications online. Click here to complete the University part of the application procedure.

In addition you must have the following sent to:

Office of Admissions and Records
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6009
Morgantown, WV 26506-6009

  • Official Transcripts
  • Official GRE scores (Institution Code: 5904, Department Code: 1801)
  • Official TOEFL (or IELTS) scores (international students only)
    (TOEFL Institution Code: 5904)

The WVU Department of Economics in addition requires the following material to complete your application:

  • Supplement to Admission Application
  • Résumé
  • A Brief Statement of Goals
  • Three letters of recommendation sent on your behalf

The Supplement may be submitted on-line. The résumé and statement of goals may be submitted to the address below or by e-mail to econ@mail.wvu.edu. Hard copy applications for admission or financial aid may be requested from this e-mail address, as well.

Hard copy submissions of departmental application materials (if any) and letters of recommendation should be sent to:

Attention: Nicki Metts
Economics Graduate Programs
Department of Economics
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6025
Morgantown, WV 26506-6025