West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Seal of West Virginia University at Parkersburg | |
Former names | Parkersburg Branch of West Virginia University (1961–1966), West Virginia University-Parkersburg Center (1966–1971), Parkersburg Community College (1971–1989) |
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| 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 |
| President | Torie Jackson |
Academic staff | Total: 257 (93 full-time / 164 part-time) |
Administrative staff | 100+ |
| Students | 2,597 (Fall 2025) |
| Undergraduates | 2,597 |
| Location | , , United States 39°13′0″N 81°30′21″W / 39.21667°N 81.50583°W |
| Campus | Small city |
| Student newspaper | The Chronicle |
| Nickname | Riverhawks |
| Mascot | Ricky the Riverhawk |
| Website | wvup.edu |
West Virginia University at Parkersburg (WVUP and WVU Parkersburg) is a public community college in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. 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 one of the largest community colleges in West Virginia with over 2,500 students.
WVU Parkersburg is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.