WVU Country Roads Program
An on-campus program designed for individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Our Program
The goal of the program is to prepare students with intellectual and developmental 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.
2026-27 Applications Now Open
Applications for the 2026-27 academic year are now opened. Begin your application process by first completing your West Virginia University application at the mywvu portal website found below.
Start Your Application Process Now
For step-by-step instructions on completing the WVU Application, please utilize the following document:
My WVU Portal Application Overview
2026-27 Country Roads applications are due no later than March 15th, 2026. For any help during your application process, please email Program Manager, Kayla Richard at kayla.richard@hsc.wvu.edu. While our Fall Open House has already occurred, if you would like to join us to learn more about the program, please join us for one of our three upcoming virtual information sessions happening on January 7th, 2026. If you are interested in attending one of these sessions, you may register below.