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Office of Student Success

Our staff is ready to help you with any aspect pertaining to your academic career. Through developmental and appreciative advising approaches, the members of the Office of Student Success can guide you on the right path toward completing your CAHS degree. As a part of the larger Mountaineer family, we look forward to integrating all students into our CAHS family.

Set Yourself Up for Success

CAHS offers a number of opportunities to gain valuable job experience.

Mountaineer GOAL

Gain experience with WVU Athletics through the Mountaineer GOAL Program.

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Internships

Jumpstart your career and gain valuable real-world experience with an internship opportunity.

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Become a Teacher

Find everything you need to know to get you in front of your own classroom.

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You at WVU

Mountaineers, make sure you're taking care of yourself! YOU at WVU is available online, 24/7 to provide tips and resources on everything from stress and finances, to academics and social connection. 

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Commencement 2024

Your one-stop resource that covers all aspects of graduation, including requirements, ceremony details, RSVP, and diploma information.

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Student News


              A smiling Holly Rogers stands on a glacier, proudly holding a WVU flag that reads “Let’s go.”

Rogers finds opportunity and connection at WVU

Monday, November 25, 2024

Holly Rogers navigated her fair share of challenges in her journey to West Virginia University. A lifelong athlete, she devoted over a decade to competitive softball, spending countless hours on fields and in training. A series of injuries ultimately lead her not to one, but four, reconstructive ankle surgeries.

Read More: Rogers finds opportunity and connection at WVU

              Makayla Brooks headshot on a blue background.

Brooks uses perseverance, family support to earn degree

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Makayla Brooks dropped out of high school convinced that school was not for her. Later, though, with the support of her family, she earned her GED and was still looking for more. While attending a community college in Pittsburgh she realized that she wanted to work with children and families. Her father-in-law was a WVU grad and her classes were transferrable, so she became a Mountaineer. She'll now graduate in December with her degree in Child Development and Family Studies with her sights set on becoming a social worker.

Read More: Brooks uses perseverance, family support to earn degree

              Mary Lu Adams smiles during a chemotherapy session, seated next to her mother.

Adams finds strength in challenges

Monday, November 18, 2024

Mary Lu Adams has always been someone who embraces challenges, but even she couldn’t have anticipated the obstacles she would face in her pursuit of a new career. Now a graduate student in counseling at West Virginia University, Adams’ journey is marked by resilience, courage, and a determination to finish what she started.

Read More: Adams finds strength in challenges

              Jess Phillips outside in front of mountains.

Phillips overcomes obstacles, ready to help others

Wednesday, November 06, 2024

As Jess Phillips prepares to graduate from WVU in December with a degree in Mental Health and Addiction Studies and a minor in Child Development and Family Studies, she reflects on her journey of growth and resilience. Originally from Doylestown, Pa., Phillips discovered her passion for helping others after switching majors and receiving support from faculty, along with hands-on experiences that prepared her for a meaningful career. Overcoming personal challenges with the help of WVU’s supportive community, she now plans to work with children and adolescents before pursuing a master’s degree in early education or counseling. 

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