Mountaineers of Distinction
2026 Mountaineers of Distinction
applications open Aug. 17
The 2025 Mountaineers of Distinction
From left to right: Matt Bolling, Brogan Dozier, Erin Skaff, Abby Ruth and
Isabella Hart.
Each year during Mountaineer Week, outstanding students of at least senior status are honored for their academic achievements and service to West Virginia University and our Mountaineer Values.
Eligibility
All undergraduate applicants must have senior academic status and must be completing their last semester by May 2027. All graduate applicants must complete their last semester on campus by May 2027. All applicants must complete the online application and submit a letter of recommendation. If selected as a finalist, applicants must attend the scheduled in-person interview session (TBA week of Oct. 19), practice with Pride of West Virginia on Nov. 12 (late afternoon/early evening) and the WVU vs. Kansas football game Nov. 14. Application Deadline: Sept. 25 at 11:59 p.m.
Judging & Interviewing
A panel of judges will select finalists from the applications received. These finalists will be invited to interview in-person with the selection panel. Finalist interviews will take place the week of Oct. 19.