Your next step is to submit an enrollment deposit—$200 for domestic students and $300 for international students. This deposit secures your spot in the incoming Battler class. Your enrollment deposit can be made online, by check, or by money order (made payable to Alderson Broaddus University) mailed to 101 College Hill Drive, Box 2003, Philippi, WV 26416, or by credit card over the phone. You must submit your enrollment deposit before requesting housing or submitting your health forms. If you have any questions, please call the admissions office at 304.457.6256.
AB Email Account
AB Email Account
After you deposit, you will receive your AB email username and password in the mail. Please allow two weeks to receive your account information via the mail. Please review this information after you receive it, and begin checking your AB email regularly for updates and announcements regarding Housing, Orientation, and Move-in. If you have questions regarding your username and password, please contact the Office of Information Technology (IT) at 304.457.6331.
On-Campus Living @ AB
On-Campus Living at Alderson Broaddus: Welcome to the Neighborhood!
Listen up, Battlers! Your academic experience at AB will be enhanced by becoming an on-campus resident. Living on your own, making your room a home away from home, and finding lifelong friendships await in our residential community. If you have not had the opportunity to walk through campus, you can learn a little about our residence halls HERE.
The Fall 2022-Spring 2023 Housing Application will take you only a few minutes and can be found HERE. Before getting started, make sure you have your Battlers ID number and your preferences, with a roommate’s name and ID number as well to secure your room.
Live within 50 miles of campus with your parents? Over 24 years of age? Have a reason that would exempt you from the On-Campus Requirement? Please complete an Off-Campus Residency ApplicationHERE and submit it before the semester begins!
Also, if you have a documented medical condition that requires a special housing consideration, you may make a Request for Housing AccommodationHERE so we can best meet your needs!
Questions? Concerns? Please contact our Director of Housing and Residence Life, Kevin Marshburn at 304-457-6582. WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD!
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
If you haven’t done so already, please complete these steps to ensure you receive financial aid:
Submit your FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. AB federal school code is 003806
Review, sign, and return one copy of your financial aid award letter
Once awarded your financial aid package, you will receive two copies of your award letter. The student must sign and return one copy. (The other is for your records). In reviewing your aid, read the information on the reverse of your award letter. Sign and return one copy via fax 304. 457.6391, email fa@ab.edu or postal mail.
Complete BOTH Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note at http://www.studentloans.gov (If you are accepting your federal student loans, you MUST complete these steps to receive funds)
This is required by the Department of Education should you, the student, wish to accept your student loans included in your financial aid package. Go to http://www.studentloans.gov/ and complete BOTHEntrance Counseling & MPN. Loan funds cannot be put toward your bill until these steps are completed.
Other — if the Financial Aid Office (FAO) has contacted you regarding verification, you will want to complete that process immediately in order to obtain aid.
Determine if you need more funding through financial aid.
For a complete Financial Aid Check Sheet, click here.
If you are eligible for work-study, you will need to bring ID to complete the Employment Verification/Tax forms. Click here to see what forms of ID you need to bring. The Financial Aid Office can make copies of the information provided, and you can keep the originals.
Questions? Email the Financial Aid Office at fa@ab.edu or call us at 304.457.6354.
New Student Check-In & Orientation
New Student Check-in & Orientation
The Alderson Broaddus University community is looking forward to welcoming you to campus and assisting you with your transition into college.
The first step of this transition is New Student Check-in, which will occur on Friday, August 18, 2023. During the check-in process, new students (transfers and freshmen) will:
Receive their New Student Orientation packets, including complimentary AB shirts
Complete the enrollment process
Finalize their financial paperwork
Receive the AB Student ID card
Register their vehicle for a campus parking pass (if applicable)
If living on campus, receive their room key so they can move into their AB home
Meet with the Athletic Training Staff (Student-athletes)
Meet AB Students, faculty, and staff
New Student Orientation will begin after check-in and will continue until the first day of classes on Monday, August 21, 2023. More information will be posted on this page and will be emailed to students’ AB email accounts as we approach New Student Check-in. Please direct any questions regarding New Student Orientation to studentaffairs@ab.edu.
Business Office
Business Office
Bills will be sent out in early June. Please check the bill upon receipt. The expectation is that outstanding balances be paid, or payment plans established, prior to the first day of classes.
Alderson Broaddus University uses MedProctor and Sportsware online systems for managing the required student health assessments. Student-athletes are required to use Sportsware, while all others need to use MedProctor. New students must complete their health assessments before attending classes.
Sportsware Information | Sportsware is an Athletic Training health tracking system for student-athletes and also retains all student-athlete immunization and medical information. Student-athletes will receive information regarding Sportsware via their AB email account. Mandatory for ALL student-athletes.
Medproctor Information | New students have a MedProctor account automatically created for them shortly after they submit their enrollment deposit. You will receive an email to your AB email account from MedProctor with instructions on how to create your account and access your required health paperwork. All forms should be downloaded, completed by your medical provider, and then uploaded to the MedProctor site.
Registrar
Registrar
If you do not have a class schedule, the Registrar will be preparing your schedule and will mail you a copy of your schedule with a packet of information. Registration takes place at New Student Registration Days; please sign up here: New Student Registration Days
AB Bookstore
AB Bookstore
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Priestley Residence Hall is being taken offline beginning with the 2023-2024 academic year for a multi-year renovation. The planning phase will initiate in Fall 2023 with the formation of several student focus groups to determine what upgrades would be most beneficial and desirable to the student population.
All students who have requested to live in Priestley for the 2023-2024 academic year will have the option to move to Kincaid (double without a kitchen) and not lose their priority status for housing for the same housing rate, or they may choose another housing option.
Please contact the Director of Housing, Mr. Kevin Marshburn, at 304-457-6582 if you have any questions or to change your housing option.
COVID INFORMATION
The University has relaxed its COVID-19 mask mandates for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals with a few exceptions.
The University may, at its discretion, reinstate masking protocols if or when conditions related to COVID-19 change.
This decision is based on declining infections and the relaxation of safety protocols nationwide. The University recommends vaccination, including booster shots, as the best defense against COVID-19.
If you have not been vaccinated, please consider protecting yourself and others by getting your shot. Please visit our COVID page for up-to-date masking exceptions and local information.
Sunrise over Wilcox Chapel
AB students participate in Read Aloud day at local schools
AB students donate books to local classrooms
Early field experiences prepare education majors for the classroom
The praise team worships on Thursdays
AB celebrates undergraduate commencement
Wilcox Chapel plaza
The stained glass window in Wilcox Chapel
The grand view inside Wilcox Chapel
Opening Convocation celebrations at AB
Nursing pinning ceremony
Fall at Wilcox Chapel
Wilcox Chapel
Wilcox Chapel, built in 1976, is one of the most striking buildings on campus. Inside, it features a beautiful wood ceiling, stained glass window, and a quaint overlook of downtown Philippi. Alderson Broaddus is affiliated with the American Baptist Church, but offers non-denominational chapel services every Thursday at 12:00 p.m. for our diverse student body. Wilcox Chapel is a multipurpose complex that houses the College of Education and hosts various celebrations, including opening, honors, and nursing convocations and baccalaureate. Outside Wilcox, the Dr. Jean Cunningham Plaza features the original cross that once stood high upon AB’s iconic bell tower and serves as a beacon to the University’s mission and heritage as a faith-based institution.
Burbick Hall – Administration Building
Burbick Hall is the first stop for any campus tour, as it is home to the Welcome Center and the Office of Admissions. Also located on the 1st floor is the Registrar’s Office. On the 2nd floor, you will find the Business Office, Financial Aid Office, and Personal Counseling. The Academic Center for Educational Success (ACES) and Career Counseling are located on the 3rd floor, and the 4th floor is home to the President’s and Provost’s Offices. Throughout the year, hundreds of families pass through Burbick Hall to learn what AB has to offer.
The back deck of Burbick Hall overlooks the picturesque town of Philippi. Philippi is known as the site of the first land battle of the Civil War, although it is referred to as a Skirmish rather than a battle. AB’s mascot, Skirmish the Battler, commemorates that epic battle in history on Battle Hill where campus stands today.
Apollo adorns Shearer quadrangle in front of the Campus Center
The back entrance to the Campus Center
Students dining at the SubConnection
Booth seating outside SubConnection
Students utilizing large group room in the Campus Center
Campus Center photo ops
Campus views from the Campus Center
Relaxation area outside the Campus Center
Heiner Dining Hall and Hamer Campus Center
The Campus Center is a central hub for AB students. The Campus Center houses Heiner Hall, the main dining location. Heiner offers students a variety of food stations, some of which are made-to-order. Other dining options include the on-campus restaurant, E.J. & Emma’s at the Cave; Jazzman’s Bakery and Coffee Shop; and the SubConnection. The Campus Center is a true “one-stop-shop” tailored to meet our students’ needs. The Campus Center houses the AB Bookstore, Post Office, Fitness Center, and the Office of Student Affairs.
Pickett Library & Funkhouser Auditorium
Pickett Library and Funkhouser Auditorium were added to the campus in 1957. The Pickett Library’s website provides both on-campus and off-campus access to electronic versions of over 200,000 books, and 11,000 journals, magazines, and newspapers. The Pickett Library also holds over 60,000 volumes of print, non-print, and audio-visual materials. An extensive main library, an audiovisual classroom, two computer labs, and multiple study rooms are available for students.
Funkhouser Auditorium accommodates drama and choral productions, the Homecoming pageant, as well as other social functions. Funkhouser was remodeled to house 496 seats, new lighting, sound booth, and an orchestra pit for the building’s anniversary in 2013.
Withers-Brandon Hall at Alderson Broaddus University
Students enjoying campus after class
Students preparing for the classroom experience
Members of the Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) student business club
The lecture hall in Withers-Brandon Hall
Withers-Brandon Hall
Withers-Brandon Hall, known to most as “W-B,” is home to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, which includes programs in criminal justice; integrated marketing communication; journalism and professional writing; legal studies; mass communication; psychology; public relations; and religion and philosophy. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is the backbone of a high-quality AB education, as every student receives instruction from faculty based on a liberal arts foundation.
Also located in W-B is the College of Business, which is comprised of programs in accounting; business administration; marketing; and sport management. Student members of the business club, the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), have won state-wide and national business competitions and recognitions.
Built in 1921, W-B was originally a gymnasium, but was renovated to classroom space when the Memorial Coliseum was constructed. W-B hosts a large lecture hall and offices for the student newspaper, the Battler Columns, and student magazine, Influx.
Benedum Residence Hall
AB's only community-style residence hall
Benedum Hall views from campus
Study and community area outside Benedum
Benedum double living area
Furnished desks and study areas
Living and lounge area
Living and lounge area
Benedum Hall layout
Benedum Residence Hall
Benedum Hall is AB’s only community-style residence hall. All floors have two common bathrooms, laundry facilities, and common kitchens. There is also a large lounge on the first floor.
Myers Hall at Alderson Broaddus University
Anatomy students in a study session
School of Nursing students in clinical scenarios
Physician assistant lectures in Myers Hall auditorium
Mock air evacuation during interprofessional day
Interprofessional day training with nursing and PA students.
School of Anatomical Science students in lab class
Anatomy students prepare for their master's program labs
Master of Anatomy students in lab class
Students utilize the Anatomage Table, a virtual cadaver table, in the classroom.
Physician assistant studies students pose in their whitecoats
Myers Hall
Alderson Broaddus University has a history of academic innovation in the health sciences, establishing the nation’s first baccalaureate physician assistant program of its kind in 1968 and the state’s first four-year nursing program in 1945. To accommodate these revolutionary programs, Myers Hall of Health Sciences was constructed in 1973. Myers also houses the College of Medical Science, which is home to both the anatomy and the physician assistant studies master’s programs. Myers has both lecture classrooms and clinical skills laboratories for hands-on learning. On the ground floor, professional students study the human body in the state-of-the-art gross anatomy laboratory by combining virtual and practical experience. Myers also has a student lounge for study groups.
Priestley Residence Hall
Priestley Residence Hall front entrance
Suite-style residence hall
Priestley double
Furnished desk and study area
Priestley Hall layout
Priestley Residence Hall
Priestley Hall is a suite-style residence hall with a central courtyard. Each suite has four bedrooms, one bathroom, and a furnished common room. The building also has a large laundry room and kitchen, as well as multiple lounges.
Kincaid Residence Hall offers suite-and apartment-style living options
Kincaid courtyard
The largest residence hall at AB
Kincaid fall views
Kincaid layout
Kincaid Residence Hall
Kincaid Hall is AB’s largest residence hall and offers both suite-and apartment-style living options. All units have one bathroom, a furnished living room, and two or three bedrooms. The apartment units also include kitchens.
Rex Pyles Arena / Memorial Coliseum
Constructed in 1969, The Memorial Coliseum consists of Rex Pyles Arena and the adjacent domed pool. On game nights, students pack the Jim and Lou Shriver Grandstand to cheer on their fellow Battlers. On the ground floor of the Coliseum, you will find a weight room and the athletic training facility used to treat and care for our student-athletes.
The Coliseum plays an essential role in the lives of all students. During commencement, students walk through the traditional procession of professors, receiving congratulations, en route to receive their diploma.
Battler Residence Hall
Battler Residence Hall
The walkway from campus to Battler Hall
Battler Hall night views
Battler Hall double living area
The climb from Battler Hall
Battler Hall layout
Battler Residence Hall
Battler Hall and University Hall are suite-style residence halls with similar layouts. Both buildings have multiple laundry rooms, lounges, and kitchens for students to use.
Multi-Sport Performance Stadium
The Multi-Sport Performance Stadium turf field is home to Battler cheerleading, football, lacrosse (M/W), rugby (M/W), soccer (M/W), and sprint football. The stadium features double-deck home side seating, luxury boxes, and concessions. Locker rooms, equipment rooms, and an on-site athletic training facility can be found below the visitors’ section.
Whitescarver Hall
Whitescarver Hall, built in 1912, is the oldest building on campus and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Whitescarver houses a state-of-the-art robot simulator laboratory, where students can use the latest tools in health science instruction. In the SIM lab, nursing and physician assistant studies students can apply the knowledge they learn in the classroom in a highly realistic healthcare environment by diagnosing and treating simulated human patients that talk, breathe, respond to medication, and carry out other human functions. In addition to the SIM lab, Whitescarver is also home to exercise science classes, learning laboratories, and space for high and low fidelity simulators and models.
Summertime at Alderson Broaddus University
Fall colors on the mountaintop
Winter scenes from AB
Spring views on campus
Campus Overview
AB has small-town charm with big-city connections. Our beautiful mountaintop campus is nestled in a quiet setting—far from distractions, but not too far from big-city adventures.
Over 8,000 students have called AB their “hilltop home.” Our family of alumni provides opportunities for networking, internships, and even job placement. AB prepares students to excel in the working world with tools to fulfill their roles in a diverse society.
Blue, Gold, and University Residence Halls
Blue, Gold, and University Residence Halls
Interior of Blue and Gold Residence Halls
Apartment-style common area
Furnished kitchen
Multi-laundry area
Common lounge area
Dining and living room area
Living and dining areas
Blue and Gold layout
University layout
Blue, Gold, and University Residence Halls
Gold Hall and Blue Hall are apartment-style residence halls with similar layouts. Each apartment has four single bedrooms, two bathrooms, a furnished common area, and a furnished kitchen. Both buildings also have multiple laundry rooms and lounges for students to use.
University Hall is a suite-style residence hall with multiple laundry rooms, lounges, and kitchens for students to use.
Kemper-Redd Science Center
Kemper-Redd's lecture lab
Kemper-Redd houses the College of Health, Science, Technology & Mathematics
Biology and chemistry labs in Kemper-Redd Science Center
AB's undergraduate anatomy classes prepare students for entry to the master's program
Professors offer direct assistance in traditional and outdoor labs
The College of HSTM offers a solid, broad foundation in the sciences
Campus views from Kemper-Redd Science Center at AB
AB offers field experiences, research, and internships.
PIcturesque campus views leading to the College of Health, Science, Technology & Mathematics
AB students receive research grants and present their results at professional conferences
AB ranked as Best Value for a biology degree by Best Value Schools
Students work with faculty on research projects typically reserved for graduate students
Kemper-Redd Science Center at Alderson Broaddus University
Kemper-Redd Science Center
Kemper-Redd Science Center is home to the College of Health, Science, Technology, and Mathematics, which includes the majors of biology; chemistry; computer science; cyber security; environmental science; exercise science; mathematics; natural resource management; and nursing. Inside you’ll find biology, chemistry, physics, and computer labs, as well as an anatomy lab and lecture halls. A four-story, 3,000 square foot mural adorns the stairwell and depicts evolution scenes. The mural entitled “Life” was created by Ashley Teets from the Class of 2012.
Students in HSTM collaborate with professors on research projects, and many students publish before they graduate. Student research projects have been recognized by receiving grants from the Appalachian College Association or participation in the Institutional Development Award Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence program. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the annual Undergraduate Research Day at the state capitol, which gives legislators and West Virginia institutions the chance to interact with students and witness how they are revolutionizing the future. Students who walk the halls of Kemper-Redd set high standards, as 98% of students eligible for medical school are accepted into graduate or professional programs, including medical, pharmacy, and dental schools.
ARC-PA Student Attrition
Class of 2018
Class of 2019
Class of 2020
Maximum entering class size
(as approved by ARC-PA)
36
36
36
Entering class size
36
36
36
Graduates
34
28
34
* Attrition rate
5.5%
22.2%
5.5%
**Graduation rate
94.4%
77.7%
94.4%
*Attrition rate calculation: Number of students who attritted from cohort divided by the entering class size.
**Graduation rate: Number of cohort graduates divided by the entering class size.
