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.
2026-2027 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 10, 2026 | 3-4 p.m.
Deadline for proposals is noon on August 27, 2026. -
October 1, 2026 | 3-4 p.m.
Deadline for proposals is noon on September 17, 2026. -
November 5, 2026 | 3-4 p.m.
Deadline for proposals is noon on October 22, 2026. -
January 21, 2027 | 3-4 p.m.
Deadline for proposals is noon on January 7, 2027. -
February 18, 2027 | 3-4 p.m.
Deadline for proposals is noon on February 4, 2027. -
March 4, 2027 | 3-4 p.m.
Deadline for proposals is noon on February 18, 2027. -
April 1, 2027 | 3-4 p.m.
Deadline for proposals is noon on March 18, 2027.