Extended Learning Students FAQ

Q&A

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What is a Mountaineer Card for Extended Learning Students?

Answer
Many students taking Extended Learning classes may not have the opportunity to visit the Morgantown campus so a Non-photo Mountaineer Card was developed for these students.

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What do I need to obtain a Non-photo Mountaineer Card?

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You need to be registered for classes for the current academic term.

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How do I obtain a Non-photo Mountaineer Card?

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You may request an ID by sending an email to wvucard@mail.wvu.edu that includes (first, middle, last) and month/day/year of birth. Mountaineer Card Services will verify your eligibility and generate a Non-photo Mountaineer Card. The ID would be mailed to your STAR/Banner address.

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Who may obtain a Non-photo Mountaineer Card?

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This ID card is issued to students taking off-campus or web courses and who will not be in Morgantown to stop in for a photo ID. Students with a photo ID will not be issued an additional card if they are taking Extended Learning classes.

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What does the Non-photo Mountaineer Card do?

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This ID should allow students to partake in local discounts.

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What does the Non-photo Mountaineer Card NOT do?

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Students taking off-campus/Extended Learning or Web courses are not charged the on-campus fees. Therefore, students are not eligible to participate in the on-campus activities. If a student discovers that he/she will be spending time in Morgantown and would like to participate in the on-campus activities (such as the Student Recreation Center, Athletic events, Computer Labs, and WELLWVU services), he/she may contact the Office of Student Accounts and be assessed the optional on-campus fee.

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Can the Non-photo Mountaineer Card be used for the PRT?

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Yes, if you have paid the optional on-campus fees for the current semester.

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What are the Mountaineer Card’s office hours?

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The office located in the Mountainlair is open during the Fall and Spring semesters from 12:30 pm. – 4:30 p.m. weekdays. The Bennett Tower office is open weekdays from the 8:15 am- 4:30 pm.

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What if I lose or damage my card?

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If your card is lost or stolen, you may call us at 304-293-CARD (2273) or go to the Mountainlair or Bennett Tower Mountaineer Card Services offices for a replacement. There is a $20.00 replacement charge for lost/stolen cards. If your card is damaged or broken, take your card to either Mountaineer Card Services office for replacement. The replacement fee for damaged or broken cards is $10.00. These charges are placed on your student billing account.