Bachelor of Arboriculture at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown

University Rank:#1001

Study Arboriculture at West Virginia University, a Bachelor degree offered on the Morgantown campus in United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 16, 2026.

About Bachelor of Arboriculture

The minor in arboriculture is designed to provide students educational opportunities in the area of ornamental horticulture as it relates to current urban environments. Emphasis is given to the establishment and management of herbaceous and woody plants used in commercial, recreational, and home settings.

A minimum grade of C- is required in all minor coursework.
FNRS 355	Arboriculture and Urban Trees	3
FNRS 423	Urban Forest Management	3
HORT 260L	Woody Plant Materials Laboratory	3
Select six hours from the following:	6
AGRN 315	Turfgrass Management
ESWS 410	Soil Fertility
FNRS 315	Survey of Arboriculture
FMAN 491	Professional Field Experience
FNRS 205 & 205L	Dendrology and Dendrology Laboratory
FNRS 425	Global Forest Resources
HORT 360	Landscape Management
PPTH 401 & 401L	General Plant Pathology and General Plant Pathology Laboratory
Total Hours	15

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Arboriculture at West Virginia University

Entry Requirements

Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.
Must meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP).
Please be advised that some Engineering majors may reach capacity and therefore will be restricted from entry.
For direct admission to some colleges and majors, SAT or ACT scores are required and must be sent to WVU directly from the respective testing services. Please review the program requirements. For all other majors, international students are encouraged but not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, if available. SAT/ACT scores are useful for determining scholarship eligibility.
WVU welcomes applications from students with IGCSE and O-Level Certificates from an approved UK exam board for admissions consideration. We require a minimum of five subject passes, of which two must be English and Mathematics. The average of the grades must be at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). A passing grade in the subject of English will be accepted as evidence of sufficient English ability.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Fee Information

Application Fee 60

How to Apply

Review the admissions requirements, English Language Proficiency requirements (scores are for undergraduate levels only) and our undergraduate application deadlines.
To apply for an on-campus program, complete either the WVU Application or the Common App and include the nonrefundable fee of $65.

WVU Application The Common App
To apply for an online program, use the steps for WVU Online Campus applicants.
Have your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or Duolingo English Test scores sent to WVU.
Send the following information to WVU:
- Copies of all official academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).
- Copies of all academic certificates or diplomas in original language of issue.
Note: Original or certified copies of official records/transcripts must be submitted after admission or upon arrival.
- English translations of academic records/transcripts and certificates/diplomas.

Bachelor of Arboriculture at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown