Dependent Employee Scholarship Information
http://www.arc.wvu.edu/Scholars_Office/DES.html
Craft Center
Provides a work/play craft studio for employees which includes pottery, candlemaking, and jewelry. Located in Braxton Tower. Open Sunday 1-9 P.M., Monday-Thursday 12-10 P.M., Friday 2-6 P.M. Call 293-3614.
Education Opportunities
Benefit eligible employees may qualify for tuition assistance for undergraduate courses or for graduate waivers. For more information, contact your department.
Employer Assisted Loan Program
West Virginia University is a participant in the West Virginia Housing Development Fund's Employer Assisted Loan Program. As a result, WVU employees are eligible for additional mortgage benefits in buying a home that are not available with conventional mortgages. For more information, please visit the West Virginia Housing Development's website at http://www.wvhdf.com.
Library Privileges
Benefit eligible employees may use library facilities, collections and information services. Part-time employees may also have the same library privileges by applying for a statewide borrower�s card.
Mountain Line Transit
West Virginia University has made arrangements with Mountain Line Transit Authority so that anyone with a valid WVU Employee I.D. can ride the Mountain Line buses for free. This service is not limited to the WVU campus, but anywhere the buses provide regular service in the local community. For more information, please visit the Mountain Line Transit Authority website at http://www.busride.org.
Outdoor Recreation Center
Employees can rent ski equipment, tents, etc. Located in the Student Recreation Center. Call 293-2203.
Recreation
Employees may use at no charge, during scheduled times, Stansbury Hall Gym basketball courts; the Coliseum racquetball courts, outdoor track, indoor walking area, and tennis courts. These facilities are also available to spouses and children. Children, regardless of age, must be accompanied by a parent. Spouses may receive a spouse card from Barbara Harris at the Student Recreation Center. Call 293-5061 for more information. In addition, employees, as well as their spouses and children, may also join the Student Recreation Center for a membership fee. For more information call 293-PLAY (7529) or click here
Unemployment Compensation
This benefit is available through the Unemployment Compensation Act of 1936.
University Bookstores
The bookstores offer a complete line of trade books, textbooks, school supplies, office supplies, clothing, imprinted items, and miscellaneous items. Call 304-293-7464 or 1-888-PACK-WVU (888-722-5988) for more information.
University Club
An organization to foster unity and fellowship for staff, faculty and administrators. Provides events throughout the year, such as scenic tours, and various cultural events. Membership is $36 per year with additional cost for each event. Call 293-4252 for more information or click here
Workers� Compensation
All employees are covered by Workers� Compensation for job-incurred injury, death or occupational disease.
WVU Employees' Federal Credit Union
Membership is open to all employees of WVU and their relatives. For more information, please visit their website at http://www.wvucu.com/index.htm.