About Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling Jesuit University is a private Catholic university in Wheeling, West Virginia. It was founded by the Society of Jesus and has long served students in the Ohio Valley region. The university is now known as Wheeling University, but the former name Wheeling Jesuit University is still widely recognized.
The university offers undergraduate and graduate study in a range of fields, with programs commonly associated with a Jesuit liberal arts tradition. Academic offerings have included business, education, nursing, science, and health-related areas. As a Jesuit institution, it emphasizes service, ethics, and a broad educational foundation alongside professional preparation.
- Catholic Jesuit tradition with an emphasis on service and liberal arts education
- Located in Wheeling, West Virginia in the Ohio Valley region
- Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
- Transfer and CLEP credit are handled through institutional review and degree requirements
- Professional and liberal arts programs support both undergraduate and graduate study