Mission
Mountain State University believes in the value of lifelong learning and the power of knowledge to transform lives. It responds to educational needs by providing accessible, innovative undergraduate and graduate programs that lead to opportunities for personal and professional success

Online
Mountain State University offers online courses and degrees via the Blackboard CE and WebCT CE 4 learning management systems. Both programs feature tools that allow students to access course information, communicate with their instructors and other students, take exams, and submit assignments.

Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office has established a Virtual Financial Aid Office (VFAO) to assist students in applying for Federal student financial assistance. The VFAO provides both an overview of federal assistance and a detailed guide to the application process.

Accreditation
Mountain State University is accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education/APTA; Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs in cooperation with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography; American Association of Medical Assistants' Endowment Department of Accreditation; Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education; Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education; Programs in cooperation with the Joint Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant; Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs in cooperation with the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education; Council on Social Work Education; National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission; The WV Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses; American Culinary Foundation's Accrediting Commission; Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology; National League for Nursing Accrediting commission.