LevelUp, West Virginia!

This program works with the state’s colleges and universities to cover the costs of dual enrollment courses that are tied to some of West Virginia’s most in-demand careers. Our goal is to place West Virginia’s high school students on an educational track to long-term, successful careers in the state.

What is LevelUp WV?

LevelUp WV works to place West Virginia’s high school students on an educational track to long-term, successful careers in the state. Through this program, colleges and universities may offer these courses at no cost to the students enrolled in the approved pathways.

Who is Eligible?

Limited to secondary students who are in their junior and senior years of instruction unless the approved pathway requires students to start earlier.

What are the requirements?

Learn about the requirements for Students, Parents, High School Counselors, and establishing MOUs.

How can students participate?

Students will enroll through their high school counselor by choosing from an approved list of career pathways that their county, private school, home school, etc. reflected on an MOU from the institution.

Designated Career Pathways

The program, supporting up to an estimated 12,000 students per year, began during the fall 2023 semester. West Virginia’s public community and technical colleges and four-year institutions are offering courses in certain designated career pathways, such as the following, along with others that meet a workforce demand in the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the LevelUp initiative?

The LevelUp initiative is a program designed to expand access to dual enrollment opportunities for West Virginia students. It aims to enhance educational pathways by allowing students to earn college credits while still in high school.

Who is eligible to participate in the LevelUp initiative?

Eligible participants include secondary school students from public schools, homeschool, charter schools, microschools, learning pods, and private schools who meet the minimum criteria established by the state school board and the commission or council.

What types of courses are offered through LevelUp?

LevelUp offers dual credit courses that count towards both high school graduation and college degree requirements. These courses must be career pathway-specific and cannot be strictly general education courses alone.

How do I enroll in LevelUp courses?

Students can enroll in LevelUp courses through their high school or by contacting their academic advisor. University/College must submit a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for each pathway, and courses must be approved and meet specific criteria.

Are there any costs associated with participating in LevelUp?

Generally, there are no costs for students to participate in LevelUp courses. However, specific details about funding and any potential costs will be communicated by the participating institutions

How does LevelUp support career pathways?

LevelUp supports career pathways by offering courses that are aligned with specific career fields such as Behavioral Health/Social Science, Health Science/Nursing, Education, Business, and Engineering/IT. These pathways help students gain relevant skills and knowledge for their future careers.

What is the process for submitting MOUs for new pathways?

For a new pathway to be accepted, University/College must submit a full MOU that includes a course crosswalk showing the alignment between high school and college courses. The pathway must include at least one career-specific dual credit course.

Can homeschool and private school students participate in LevelUp?

Yes, homeschool and private school students can participate in LevelUp. The courses listed in the approved pathway under the LevelUp MOU will count toward graduation at the high school level within the specified secondary school setting.

Who can I contact for more information about LevelUp?

For more information about the LevelUp initiative, you can contact Jodi Oliveto, Senior Policy and Program Officer, Division of Academic Affairs, WV HEPC. Jodi.oliveto@wvhepc.edu

If a student fails a course are they able to retake that course under LevelUp funding?

LevelUp funding will reimburse for initial attempts only for each course. This process is implemented for the Fall 2025 semester moving forward.

Are foreign exchange students eligible to participate in Level Up?

A single course tied to the high school program will be approved; multiple courses or direct college enrollment would not be.
High school exchange students can take one college course at a time, since taking two would put them at half-time enrollment status, which must be avoided.
An exchange student may take more than one course total, as long as the courses were not taken concurrently (in the same academic term).

colleges participating in the dual enrollment program

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Four-Year Institutions

Bluefield State University

Fairmont State University

Glenville State University

Marshall University

Shepherd University

West Liberty University

Two-Year Institutions

Blue Ridge Community & Technical College

BridgeValley Community & Technical College

Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College

Mountwest Community & Technical College

New River Community & Technical College

Pierpont Community & Technical College

Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College

West Virginia Northern Community College

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

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