3+3 Admissions

Qualifying WVU Colleges and Undergraduate Majors

• Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
  • English
  • History
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
• John Chambers College of Business and Economics
  • Economics
• Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • Energy Land Management
  • Environmental and Energy Resources Management
  • Environmental and Natural Resources Economics
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  
  * Changes to list of majors pending. Please contact Enrollment Management Office for more information.
• College of Creative Arts and Media
  • Advertising and Public Relations
  • Art History
  • Journalism

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, students must:

1. Complete the College of Law’s 3+3 Interest Form
2. Declare their major prior to the start of sophomore year
3. Complete at least 90 undergraduate credits by the end of junior year, including all major requirements and general education requirements
4. Earn a minimum 3.4 cumulative GPA through five full-time semesters
5. Take the LSAT
6. Apply to WVU Law by January 15 of junior year

Students with an LSAT score of 158 or higher and a GPA of 3.7 or higher are presumptively admitted; however, they must still pass a character and fitness review. Students who do not meet the presumptive thresholds will be evaluated within the general applicant pool.

Program Requirements

To remain in the program, students must earn a C or better in their Legal Writing courses and a passing grade in all other first-year law courses, with a cumulative GPA at the end of the first year of a 2.5 or higher.

3+3 FAQs

If I am accepted into the 3+3 Program, will I be considered for a scholarship award?

Yes. All admitted students are considered for a scholarship award. However, a scholarship is not guaranteed. For more information, please visit our Financial Aid and Scholarships page.

If I join the 3+3 Program, will I be considered an undergraduate student for tuition and financial aid purposes?

No. Students who join WVU Law’s 3+3 Program are considered law students for tuition and financial aid purposes. This means they will be charged the same tuition and fees as all other law students. Please see our Cost and Residency page for a detailed breakdown.

Additionally, because 3+3 students are classified as law students, they are not eligible for any undergraduate scholarships or loans.

If I join the 3+3 Program, when will I graduate with my bachelor's degree?

It depends on the number of credits a student has earned prior to joining the program. However, students in WVU Law’s 3+3 Program typically graduate with their bachelor’s degree in August, after they have successfully completed their first year of law school.

If I apply and am accepted, do I have to join the 3+3 Program?

No. Students accepted into the 3+3 Program may decline their offer of admission and choose to complete their bachelor’s degree at their undergraduate college as originally planned.

If I apply and am not accepted into the 3+3 Program, what happens?

Students who are not admitted into the 3+3 Program may still apply for admission to WVU Law during their senior year. We recommend meeting with a member of WVU Law’s admissions team before reapplying to discuss how to strengthen your application.

What happens if I fail to meet the Program Requirements?

Students who do not meet the program requirements will be dismissed from the 3+3 Program and will need to return to their undergraduate college to complete their bachelor’s degree.