Chemical Engineering

From molecular interactions to large-scale chemical processing.

• A cumulative 2.5 or better secondary/high school GPA (4.0 scale) 
  
• College Entrance Exams- ACT or SAT - If you are applying to the School of Engineering or the School of Nursing, you are required to submit ACT or SAT exam score results. Applicants to all other academic programs do not need to submit an ACT or SAT but will be required to take a placement exam after your arrival to campus.
  
• Proof of English Proficiency 

Applicants to the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering, including all Engineering programs, Engineering Technology, Mathematics and Chemistry, must obtain an ACT math score of at least 19 or a SAT math score of 460 on exam taken prior to March 2016 or 510 SAT score taken March 2016 and after.

•  A cumulative 2.0 or better college GPA (4.0 scale) 
  
• 24 or more earned credit hours (Equivalent to U.S. system) 
  
• Students with less than 24 hours will also have to meet the same requirements as First time freshman     
  
• Proof of English Proficiency

In our most recent survey of program graduates, we found that 100% of our graduates since 2016 found full-time employment or started an advanced degree after graduating from WVU Tech. They also reported an average starting salary range of $65,000 - $75,000.

Graduates of our program are prepared to enter a variety of process-related jobs. The program combines solid grounding in the sciences with application to the development of engineered products and processes. Preparation in process design and operation provides a strong background for our alumni to be employed in materials manufacturing, energy production and engineering services.

Graduates are also prepared to continue their studies in graduate and professional programs, with several recent graduates pursuing and receiving advanced degrees in engineering and science fields.  

With a focus on design and hands-on laboratory experience, the department of chemical engineering produces graduates who find success in fields ranging from biotechnology and environmental affairs to manufacturing and chemical industries.

Students also have the opportunity to be employed in internship or co-op positions while they are in school to obtain valuable work experience. 

Our recent graduates have pursued graduate or professional programs at a variety of prestigious institutions and have landed rewarding positions like: 

• Process engineer
  
• Production engineer
  

• Process control engineer
  
• Design engineer
  
• Continuous improvement engineer
  
• Environmental engineer
  
• Corrosion control and prevention engineer
  

1. Set up an account at the link below. This will give you access to the WVU System application.
2. Select the Keyser campus to access the PSC application.
3. Select " Hospitality (Culinary) - offered on the Beckley campus" as your intended major.
4. Complete all the additional required information, and submit your application.