WVU Parkersburg
Student Activities

Backdoor Comedy Club. A popular series of night-club style functions is held each semester on the Parkersburg campus featuring nationally recognized comedians.

College Chorale. A select chamber choir performs for college functions, in local and regional concerts, and on annual tours in West Virginia and surrounding states. Members may earn academic credit for participation.

Distinguished Performance Series. The college’s cultural events program is designed to bring nationally and internationally known performers to Parkersburg for the enrichment of the student body and the community. Students may purchase special advance tickets for themselves and one guest.

Fitness Center. A fully equipped Fitness Center is available to students, free of charge, on a daily basis at the Parkersburg campus.

Intramural Sports. Activities are available in men’s and women’s flag football, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and woman’s softball, co-rec volleyball, co-rec bowling, co-rec golf, and recreation programs in table tennis, darts, horseshoes, backgammon, chess, etc. on the Parkersburg campus.

Kids’ Night Out. A series of programs on the Parkersburg campus is targeted to the college’s non-traditional students with children.

Student Publications. The Chronicle newspaper is published six times per semester by journalism students and is distributed free at various campus locations. Students earn academic credit for participation. Gambit is published each year from original prose, poetry, artwork and photography submitted by students and others.

Social Activities. These include activities ranging from parties and dances to off-campus trips.

Sports Clubs. Sports clubs in baseball, bowling, golf, tennis, and women’s volleyball provide students an opportunity to compete against other collegiate clubs.

Student Leadership Council. This is a skills-oriented program which allows students to develop, enhance and practice leadership skills.

Theatre. Students have an opportunity to participate as actors or as theatre technicians in a series of productions each year. Academic credit is available to participants.

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