Computer Science

Computing fundamentals, programming languages and how to put it all together to build something incredible.

• 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 2013 found full-time employment or started an advanced degree after graduating from WVU Tech. 

Our graduates have the skills needed for all types of jobs requiring a computer science degree in the industry, plus a theoretical background that prepares them for graduate studies in any university. They find employment in the fields of software engineering, computer system development and administration, software development and database administration. The program prepares students for work as software engineers in the computer industry, work in the field of scientific research as computer scientists and work as computer professionals in private industries or government agencies. Most of our students are so prepared that they find employment during the final semester of their studies.

Computer Science students can also boost their skillset by adding the cybersecurity area of emphasis to their degree plan.

Program graduates land rewarding positions as: 

• Software engineers
  
• Computer scientists
  
• Computer systems analysts
  
• Information technology specialists
  
• Database administrators
  
• Network administrators
  
• Application developers
  
• Website developers
  

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.