Fairmont State University

Fairmont State University

Fairmont, WV, USA
Public
4 Year

Kay's Review

Review of Fairmont State University

from Fairmont, WV

Describe your college in three sentences.

FSU is a great place to learn, grow, and challenge yourself. Though a small university it has a lot of options for its students to develop.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Tips: -Contact your advisor early and often. You'll want to get your schedule done as soon as you can so you have the best chance of getting the classes you need. - If you advisor won't answer you then contact the Student Registrar and they'll find you someone more willing to help you.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

How hard the classes are really depends on what you take. If you take classes that seem simple then they probably will be, but if you take difficult classes be ready to work. I have taken several classes that are challenging. As challenging classes tend to be, they were also the most rewarding in terms of how much I learned and grew.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

There's newer dorms and older dorms and if you're a freshman then you really don't get a whole lot of say as to where you'll be. The dorms themselves are relatively nice.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

There's two places to get food on campus. The Starbucks in the library and in the Falcon Center. The Starbucks of course sells different coffees and lattes but they also sell food that is in to go containers that were prepared at the schools cafeteria. Within the Falcon Center on the second floor there is the Nickel which has some typical fast food like pizza, cheese sticks, and french fries. Also it has coolers full of different drinks. The Nickel is basically a convenience store. On the second floor there is also two other places to get food. The third and final floor of the Falcon Center is where the cafeteria is. There's tons of food to choose from up there. There's daily soup, a salad bar, desert bar, and different cereals. There's places to get cheeseburgers or chicken sandwiches made along with a lot of other options. It is relatively well priced as well.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

There's a bell on campus that is repeatedly painted over by the different sororities and fraternities.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

This school is great for students who want a place that is simple to get around and easy to fit into. The campus layout is easy to remember and that majority of students are very accepting.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

The campus police are always around. You'll see them in their cars or just walking around. Generally, you'll see them putting tickets on cars, to be honest so watch where you park. But the campus is well lit at night and there's a good number of emergency call stations around campus. They are usually willing to walk you to your car at night if you feel uneasy. That being said, there are some break-ins that occur during the year so if you live in a dorm or apartment make sure you keep your doors locked as tightly as you can.