WVU Country Roads program to hold Fall Open House on November 19 and virtual info sessions on December 28
Learn more about the program and tour campus.
Monday, September 21, 2026
The fall open house for the WVU Country Roads program will take place on Thursday, November 19, 2026. *Each attendee needs to submit this form, so if two parents and a child want to attend, all three should submit their own form.
The WVU Country Roads program is an on-campus program designed for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The goal of the program is to prepare students with disabilities for independence by providing academic courses, social engagement, and real-world work experiences. Students will live in a shared residential housing arrangement, participate in social activities across campus, and receive career education and training.
Due to increased attendance for this event, we will no longer be able to accommodate large school groups. If you would like to bring a large group, please schedule a general campus tour with the WVU Visitor’s Center and contact Country Roads program manager Kayla Richard to set a time to talk about the program specifically. These reservations should be made at least a month in advance.
We hope that you will join us at our open house to learn more about the University, Country Roads program, admissions process, curriculum, students, and more!
For questions prior to the event contact program manager Kayla Richard at kayla.richard@hsc.wvu.edu.
Tentative schedule:
10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Campus Tour
See the inside of the Mountainlair and return to Evansdale campus via PRT to see the Recreation Center and join current students for lunch. **NOTE: Each person will need four quarters in case of PRT difficulties.
12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Lunch in one of the on-campus eateries found on the Evansdale campus.
**Attendees will have the opportunity to eat in the Evansdale Café ($13.52 per person) or one of the eateries found in the Evansdale Crossings. A preview of what is available can be found at: https://dining.wvu.edu/campus/evansdale/
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Financial Aid and Program Communication
Hear more specific information about applying for the program and how you can start preparing now for the admissions process. Also hear about financial aid and completing the 2026/2027 FAFSA.
2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
What is Country Roads?
Hear about what a day in the program looks like and get any last minute questions answered before departing.
3:30 p.m.
Depart back to your vehicles to leave campus.
Unable to attend the Fall Open House but still want to learn more about the program? The Country Roads program will host three different virtual information sessions on Monday, December 28, 2026.
Session times:
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Register for the time that works best for you. If you're unable to attend, these will be recorded and archived on our website for future viewing.
