The environment is great, with a small classroom atmosphere. Most of the students are very involved and the professors are interested in the success and well-being of the students. Financial aid is given to almost all students, but the school is still expensive and academically challenging.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
For prospective students, you should try and become involved in as many clubs and activities as you can. There are many service related opportunities, as well as extracurricular activities. Make as many connections as you can and do not be afraid to ask your professors for help.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The academics at this liberal arts school is very competitive and challenging so be prepared for your core courses, as well as your major courses.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorm life is awesome, you're going to want to keep your doors open your freshman year so that you can meet as many people as possible and make the connections that will last throughout your academic career at Wheeling Jesuit.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food in the Benedum room is not the greatest, but they do try to make it enjoyable with a salad bar, pizza cooked in a brick oven everyday, a sandwich bar, along with the main entrees, and the access to get a burger and fries for many meals. There is breakfast, lunch, and dinner offered Monday through Friday, and brunch and dinner offered on Saturday and Sunday.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are sporting events that happen weekly that students are eligible to attend. Also all students have access to the indoor, in-ground pool, indoor and outdoor tracks, basketball courts, and gym filled with weights and multiple cardio options. There is also the option to walk or drive downtown or go to the highlands or ohio valley mall to go shopping or go to the parks around the area. There are normally plenty of things to do on the weekends, such as live entertainment in the Ratt, the on campus bar, every Friday and themed dances in the Ratt on many Saturdays.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
While the academics is rigorous and there is normally many activities to participate in, the expenses of the school are quite high and many students must work to afford it, even with many scholarships.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
There is a last blast end of the year celebration every year that entails creating rafts to race down the creek that is behind the school and participate in many other activities to celebrate the end of the year. Also at the end of all the school dances the song Country Roads is played and all the students sing along to show pride for the school they go to located in Wheeling, Wes Virginia.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are an abundance of clubs and activities and every person can find something that suits their interest. Many people find multiple clubs and activities that suit their interests!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is no Greek Life, but there has been talk of trying to start it up.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The campus is completely safe with security guards on the clock 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The campus is sort of secluded from the city of Wheeling and is like its own different place among the city.
The environment is great, with a small classroom atmosphere. Most of the students are very involved and the professors are interested in the success and well-being of the students. Financial aid is given to almost all students, but the school is still expensive and academically challenging.
For prospective students, you should try and become involved in as many clubs and activities as you can. There are many service related opportunities, as well as extracurricular activities. Make as many connections as you can and do not be afraid to ask your professors for help.
The academics at this liberal arts school is very competitive and challenging so be prepared for your core courses, as well as your major courses.
Dorm life is awesome, you're going to want to keep your doors open your freshman year so that you can meet as many people as possible and make the connections that will last throughout your academic career at Wheeling Jesuit.
The food in the Benedum room is not the greatest, but they do try to make it enjoyable with a salad bar, pizza cooked in a brick oven everyday, a sandwich bar, along with the main entrees, and the access to get a burger and fries for many meals. There is breakfast, lunch, and dinner offered Monday through Friday, and brunch and dinner offered on Saturday and Sunday.
There are sporting events that happen weekly that students are eligible to attend. Also all students have access to the indoor, in-ground pool, indoor and outdoor tracks, basketball courts, and gym filled with weights and multiple cardio options. There is also the option to walk or drive downtown or go to the highlands or ohio valley mall to go shopping or go to the parks around the area. There are normally plenty of things to do on the weekends, such as live entertainment in the Ratt, the on campus bar, every Friday and themed dances in the Ratt on many Saturdays.
While the academics is rigorous and there is normally many activities to participate in, the expenses of the school are quite high and many students must work to afford it, even with many scholarships.
There is a last blast end of the year celebration every year that entails creating rafts to race down the creek that is behind the school and participate in many other activities to celebrate the end of the year. Also at the end of all the school dances the song Country Roads is played and all the students sing along to show pride for the school they go to located in Wheeling, Wes Virginia.
There are an abundance of clubs and activities and every person can find something that suits their interest. Many people find multiple clubs and activities that suit their interests!
There is no Greek Life, but there has been talk of trying to start it up.
The campus is completely safe with security guards on the clock 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The campus is sort of secluded from the city of Wheeling and is like its own different place among the city.