The University Graduate Council helps shape graduate education at WVU. The Council:
- Reviews all graduate programs every 5 years on behalf of the WVU Board of Governors. See BOG program review process.
- Approves requests for new graduate programs (including degree programs, certificates, majors, and areas of emphasis).
- Approves proposals for program changes and terminations.
- Considers major policy issues related to graduate education.
- Determines the rules for Graduate Faculty membership.
The Graduate Council meets monthly and consists of voting and non-voting, ex officio members. Voting members represent the graduate faculty of West Virginia University.
2025-2026 MEETINGS
All meetings are held virtually via Zoom on the second Thursday of each month. Submitted proposals must be approved by all levels in the CIM system up to the Associate Provost for Graduate Academic Affairs by the following deadlines.
Read Meeting Minutes-
September 18, 2025 | 3-4:30 p.m.
Deadline for proposals is noon on Thursday, August 21, 2024. -
October 16, 2025 | 3-4:30 p.m.
Deadline for proposals is noon on Thursday, September 25, 2024. -
January 22, 2026 | 3-4:30 p.m.
Deadline for proposals is noon on Thursday, November 6, 2024. -
March 19, 2026 | 3-4:30 p.m.
Deadline for proposals is noon on Monday, December 4, 2024.