More than an introduction
to college.
Two incoming students reflect on how First-Year Trips changed their lives.
Read John’s Story Read Hannah’s StoryAt WVU, adventure is for everyone
Adventure WV First-Year Trips are peer-led, adventure-based experiences that prepare students for life at WVU. Trips offer participants diverse opportunities to meet other first-year students, learn about themselves, and connect with WVU.
All trips $95 or less.
Different options for adventure
Quest
Participants on QUEST trips have the opportunity to sample an exciting array of adventure activities from a central, basecamp location.
Explore
Participants on EXPLORE trips will enjoy a smaller group experience, more time in the great outdoors, and a sense of challenge and accomplishment, while visiting some of the most popular places in West Virginia.
Odyssey
Participants on ODYSSEY trips will travel all around the great state of West Virginia, while trying their hand at some of the most outstanding adventure activities the state and surrounding area have to offer.
In order to keep students and leaders safe, Adventure WV exclusively offered Virtual First-Year Trips during Summer 2020!
Virtual Trips work toward the goal of a “successful transition to WVU”—including connecting with other incoming students and peer mentors
Adventure WV has been working on building engaging online experiences since March and we’re ready to bring them to students! We’ve become WVU’s de-facto experts on engaging online environments and know we can provide more than the average Zoom meeting.
Partnerships
Find out if your college or organization partners with Adventure WV for a customized First-Year Trip
Are you the proud parent of a first-year student at WVU?
Encourage your Mountaineer to participate in a First-Year Trip that will create one of the most memorable experiences of their collegiate career.
Registration
We've successfully completed all 2020 Virtual First-Year Trips!
Check back in the future for info on about Summer 2021!
Earn Fall Credit
Due to the virtual delivery of the Summer 2020 First-Year Trips, students are not eligible to earn one-credit during the Fall 2020 semester. However, we hope to offer in-person First-Year Trips during Summer 2021, which would allow students to earn one-credit during the Fall 2021!
Frequently Asked Questions and Glossary
Get answers to common questions and learn about some of the terms we use on this site.
Essential Eligibility Criteria
Review our eligibility criteria to ensure you meet basic trip requirements. Programs are intended for beginners.
Staff
Adventure WV is run by a team of highly qualified professionals and students. Meet our staff and learn about our rigorous training requirements.