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Campus Carry

On July 1, 2024, Senate Bill 10, the Campus Self-Defense Act, took effect in West Virginia. Passed by the West Virginia Legislature in 2023, the Campus Self-Defense Act allows a person to carry a concealed pistol or revolver on the grounds of an institution of higher education, with some exceptions, if that person has a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon.

Read the Campus Self-Defense Act View BOG Rule 5.14

Campus Carry Resources

Learn where Campus Carry applies, how to request approved signage, and where to find answers to common questions.

Exterior buildings on the downtown campus, including Woodburn and Reynolds Hall.

Maps and Restrictions

View maps showing areas where licensed concealed pistols and revolvers are permitted and where they are prohibited.

Maps and Restrictions
Shared Services employees have a discussion at a table in their Mountainlair office location.

Sole Occupancy Signage Request

Faculty and staff in sole occupancy offices may request approved signage for prohibited areas by submitting a signage request.

Signage Request
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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common Campus Carry questions. 

Campus Carry FAQs