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Inclusive Campus

West Virginia University strives to be an inclusive community. Learn more about initiatives and resources on WVU's "Inclusive Campus" page.

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Training

Staff members across the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offer a variety of training for members of the WVU community.

Some examples include:

  • Activating the potential of a diverse team
  • Addressing discrimination
  • Being an ally
  • Engaging bystanders to help others
  • Identifying abusive behaviors
  • Implicit Bias
  • Interacting across cultures
  • Promoting a diverse, inclusive working environment
  • Protecting children and minors on campus
  • Supporting survivors of power-based personal violence

To request an in-person training, please use our online form, filling it out as completely as possible so our Education Team can best serve you:

Training Request Form

Featured Content

Diversity Week

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Join the Celebration

WVU strives year-round to create and celebrate diversity and inclusion. But each year we also celebrate a Diversity Week, an entire week of programming that promotes the broad spectrum of diversity continuing to grow on our campus.

Read More: Diversity Week

Graduate Education Initiatives

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Explore Graduate Education

Take the next step on your academic journey. At WVU your growth will be fostered as a Scholar and Student of Color. Learn more about the Chancellor's Scholars Program.

Read More: Graduate Education Initiatives

Multicultural Graduation Celebration

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Commemorate Your Success

The Multicultural Graduation Celebration ceremony intentionally highlights and honors culture and celebrates diversity. Participating graduates will receive a cultural stole to wear over their graduation robe during the official commencement ceremonies.

Read More: Multicultural Graduation Celebration

Student Orgs

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Find Your Community

WVU has more than 400 student clubs and organizations students can join. Of these, around 60 have the express purpose of supporting and educating students about different cultural and social identities. Find your place and build your network of friendship and support.

View cultural and international orgs

Lavender Graduation

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Celebrate!

Lavender Graduation Celebration, sponsored by the WVU LGBTQ Center within the Office of the Provost, is a commencement ceremony designed to honor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and allied students for their strength and persistence, as well as their achievements and contributions to the University.

Read More: Lavender Graduation

Accessibility

The WVU experience is for everyone. With academic, housing and transportation accommodations through the Office of Accessibility Services, we can help you accomplish anything.

Accessibility Services Website | ADA Compliance

West Virginia University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by promoting diversity, inclusion, equality, and intercultural and intercommunity outreach. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, marital or family status, pregnancy, veteran status, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the administration of any of its educational programs, activities, or with respect to admission or employment.

– Board of Governors Rule 1.6

Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

1085 Van Voorhis Road Suite 250
P.O. Box 6202, Morgantown WV 26506-6202

Phone icon 304-293-5600
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Fax icon diversity@mail.wvu.edu

Report Child Abuse or Neglect

Trust your gut feeling. If you suspect any type of child abuse or neglect, including physical or sexual abuse, report it immediately.

Report Abuse

File a Complaint

There's no place for discrimination and harassment  on our campus. If you have experienced or have knowledge of discrimination or harassment, please report it to us.

File a Complaint