Potomac State College of West Virginia University is an open admissions institution.  The principal qualifications for admission are graduation from an accredited high school or high school equivalent diploma through the General Education Development (GED) tests.  Applicants are required to submit ACT or SAT scores, which are used for placement purposes. 

Students are admitted on a rolling basis beginning September 1.  First-time college applicants may apply any time after the beginning of their senior year of high school or after the applicant has successfully completed an equivalent diploma through the General Education Development (GED) tests.  All credentials in support of an application should be submitted to the Office of Enrollment Services at least 15 days prior to the beginning date of the semester for which the applicant is applying.