West Virginia Parkersburg, West Virginia

West Virginia University at Parkersburg, abbreviated WVUP and WVU Parkersburg, is a public community college in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Although it was originally part of West Virginia University, it is now an independent public institution with its own board of governors and degree-granting authority. Conceived as a community college to serve seve…
West Virginia University at Parkersburg, abbreviated WVUP and WVU Parkersburg, is a public community college in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Although it was originally part of West Virginia University, it is now an independent public institution with its own board of governors and degree-granting authority. Conceived as a community college to serve seven counties in west central West Virginia, it now offers baccalaureate programs. It is the largest community college in West Virginia and the state's fifth largest public college with over 3,900 students.
  • Former names: Parkersburg Branch of West Virginia University (1961–1966), West Virginia University-Parkersburg Center (1966–1971), Parkersburg Community College (1971–1989)
  • Motto: Summum Bonum (Latin)
  • Motto in English: The Highest Good
  • Type: Public community college
  • Established: 1961
  • Parent institution: West Virginia Community and Technical College System
  • Accreditation: HLC

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