Students who complete an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree at New River CTC are guaranteed admission to West Virginia State University. Participants also receive preferential consideration for their intended major. The program ensures seamless credit transfer, helping students stay on track toward completing their bachelor’s degree with less time and fewer obstacles.

For full details on credit transfers and admissions requirements, please view the Articulation Agreement.

Straight 2 STATE is designed to boost college access and meet workforce needs in West Virginia by aligning academic programs between New River CTC and WVSU. Instruction is coordinated to prepare students for upper-level coursework and career pathways. The partnership includes options for concurrent enrollment, articulation agreements for AS to BS degrees, and access to selective WVSU programs for qualifying students.

For full information about the curriculum and requirements, please see the Articulation Agreement.

Students must opt into the Straight 2 STATE program by the end of their first semester at New River CTC. Once enrolled, they are assigned a WVSU advisor who works alongside their CTC advisor to guide them through their academic journey. Participants also gain access to WVSU events, student organizations, and campus services even before transferring, creating a connected and supported college experience from start to finish.

For more information about enrollment and program requirements, please see the Articulation Agreement.