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Catholic college

Wheeling University

  • LocationWheeling, WV
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 748 students
  • SponsorSociety of Jesus
Official website

Wheeling University in Wheeling, West Virginia, is guided by the Catholic Church and the Society of Jesus. Its Campus Ministry publishes weekday Mass at 12:10 PM and Sunday Masses at 11 AM and 7 PM during the fall and spring semesters, and it offers a range of retreats. The core curriculum requires one theology course, chosen from two options, and no philosophy course.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 3

  • Monday–Friday12:10 PMChapel of Mary and Joseph · Fall and spring semesters, when classes are in session. Weekday Mass is not offered during breaks or summer.
  • Sunday11:00 AMChapel of Mary and Joseph · Fall and spring semesters. Also offered during breaks and the summer schedule.
  • Sunday7:00 PMChapel of Mary and Joseph · Fall and spring semesters.

Confession 1

  • Sunday7:20 PMChapel of Mary and Joseph · Sunday 7:20-7:40 PM, fall and spring semesters. Also available by appointment.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Mass Schedule | Campus Ministrywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Monday-Friday | 12:10PM”
    Weekday Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 12:10 PM during fall and spring semesters.
    “11AM and 7PM”
    Sunday Masses are offered at 11 AM and 7 PM during fall and spring semesters.
    “11AM and 7PM”
    Sunday Masses are offered at 11 AM and 7 PM during fall and spring semesters.
    “RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE Sunday 7:20-7:40PM”
    The Sacrament of Reconciliation is scheduled on Sundays from 7:20 to 7:40 PM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Wheeling University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Michael Catholic Church: 0.5 mi1Saint Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church: 0.9 mi2Mount Calvary Chapel: 1.2 mi3Saint Anthony Roman Catholic Church: 1.4 mi4Cathedral of Saint Joseph: 1.5 mi5Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel: 1.7 mi6Campus Ministry, Wheeling University (Chapel of Mary and Joseph): 0.2 miWheeling University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Michael Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 1225 National Road, Wheeling
  2. Saint Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church — 0.9 mi
  3. Mount Calvary Chapel — 1.2 mi
  4. Saint Anthony Roman Catholic Church — 1.4 mi
  5. Cathedral of Saint Joseph — 1.5 mi · 1300 Eoff Street, Wheeling
  6. Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel — 1.7 mi · 25 Chapel Road, Bethlehem

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

70 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Monday-Friday Mass at 12:10 PM when classes are in session. The Places of Worship page lists the Chapel of Mary and Joseph with Mass times.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass Schedule | Campus Ministrywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday-Friday | 12:10PM”
      Weekday Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 12:10 PM during fall and spring semesters.
    2. Campus Ministry | Wheeling Universitywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry offers a variety of opportunities for communal prayer, including Sunday and daily Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
      Campus Ministry offers daily Eucharist.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Two Sunday Masses, 11 AM and 7 PM, during the fall and spring semesters. Sunday 11 AM only during breaks and summer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | Campus Ministrywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “11AM and 7PM”
      Sunday Masses are offered at 11 AM and 7 PM during fall and spring semesters.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession on campusOne or two scheduled times per week (One scheduled Sunday time (7:20-7:40 PM). Confession may also be scheduled by appointment.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | Campus Ministrywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE Sunday 7:20-7:40PM”
      The Sacrament of Reconciliation is scheduled on Sundays from 7:20 to 7:40 PM.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationOccasional (monthly or seasonal) (Eucharistic Adoration is confirmed as offered on a regular basis.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Wheeling Universitywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Eucharistic Adoration, Praise and Worship services, and Taize Prayer services are also offered on a regular basis.”
      Eucharistic Adoration is offered on a regular basis; no frequency is stated.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priests serving studentsPart-time or visiting priest (A named Jesuit priest (Fr. Hadi Sasmita, S.J.) serves as Retreat Coordinator and spiritual director. The pages do not present him as campus chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Campus Ministrywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “please contact Fr. Hadi Sasmita, S.J., Retreat Coordinator, at 304-243-2635 or ihssj@wheeling.edu”
      Fr. Hadi Sasmita, S.J., is the Retreat Coordinator for Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (Recorded from the Places of Worship listing of the Chapel of Mary and Joseph with Mass times.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Places of Worship | Campus Ministrywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chapel of Mary and Joseph Wheeling Jesuit University”
      The Chapel of Mary and Joseph on campus is listed with Mass times.
    2. Campus Ministry | Wheeling Universitywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry offers a variety of opportunities for communal prayer, including Sunday and daily Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
      Campus Ministry offers daily Eucharist.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (8 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 1 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
FTheology and core curriculum: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

36 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (The core requires one 3-credit theology course, THEO 115 or THEO 117.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 | Core Requirementswheeling.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Undergraduate-Course-Catalog-2025-2026_revision_01.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology (3 credits) THEO-115 Religious Quest OR THEO-117 Catholicism”
      The core requires one three-credit theology course, either THEO 115 or THEO 117.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (THEO 117 Catholicism is one of two options. The other option, THEO 115 The Religious Quest, is not presented as Catholic-specific.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 | Core Requirementswheeling.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Undergraduate-Course-Catalog-2025-2026_revision_01.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology (3 credits) THEO-115 Religious Quest OR THEO-117 Catholicism”
      The core requires one three-credit theology course, either THEO 115 or THEO 117.
      “Theology Core THEO 115 The Religious Quest 3 cr THEO 117 Catholicism 3 cr”
      The Theology major is offered as a Bachelor of Arts and includes THEO 117 Catholicism.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required (No philosophy course is required of all students in the core. PHIL-115 is one option within Arts and Humanities, and PHIL-205 is one option within Ethical Reasoning.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 | Core Requirementswheeling.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Undergraduate-Course-Catalog-2025-2026_revision_01.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Critical Thinking (6 credits) 1. Arts and Humanities (3 Credits) Complete one of the following:”
      The core's Arts and Humanities requirement is a choice from a list that includes one philosophy course; no philosophy course is required.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 | Theology (Bachelor of Arts)wheeling.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Undergraduate-Course-Catalog-2025-2026_revision_01.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology Core THEO 115 The Religious Quest 3 cr THEO 117 Catholicism 3 cr”
      The Theology major is offered as a Bachelor of Arts and includes THEO 117 Catholicism.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

84 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (Three professional ministry staff are named on official pages: the Director of Campus Ministry, the Director of Music Ministry, and the Retreat Coordinator (a priest).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Liturgical Ministry | Wheeling Universitywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/liturgical-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “contact Jamey Brogan, Director of Campus Ministry, in Swint 207 at 304-243-2168 or email jbrogan@wheeling.edu”
      Jamey Brogan is the Director of Campus Ministry and is listed with a phone number and email.
      “contact Robert Troeger, Director of Music Ministry, at 304-243-2249 or email rtroeger@wheeling.edu”
      Robert Troeger is the Director of Music Ministry and is listed with a phone number and email.
    2. Retreats | Campus Ministrywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “please contact Fr. Hadi Sasmita, S.J., Retreat Coordinator, at 304-243-2635 or ihssj@wheeling.edu”
      Fr. Hadi Sasmita, S.J., is the Retreat Coordinator for Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearFour or more distinct retreats (Seven distinct retreat programs are listed: Freshman Overnight, Kairos, Time Out, Living the Fourth, Silent Weekend, Ignatian Spirituality, and Senior Afternoon of Reflection.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Campus Ministrywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Freshman Overnight Retreat, held in both the Fall and Spring semesters, offers first year students”
      A Freshman Overnight Retreat is held in fall and spring.
      “Kairos weekend retreats focus on encountering Christ in a small-retreat community”
      Kairos retreats are offered; the retreat is held at Lantz Farm.
      “The TIME OUT RETREAT is offered second semester, during Lent”
      A Time Out Retreat is offered in the second semester.
      “Living the Fourth weekends are held at Lantz Farm in Wetzel County, West Virginia.”
      Living the Fourth is a peer-led weekend retreat held at Lantz Farm.
      “This is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to take a weekend away for quiet prayer.”
      A Silent Weekend Retreat is offered.
      “This retreat weekend focuses on several topics related to Ignatian Spirituality.”
      An Ignatian Spirituality Retreat is offered.
      “This evening retreat of prayer and sharing, planned by graduating Seniors and Campus Ministry staff”
      A Senior Afternoon of Reflection retreat is offered during Senior Week.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsOne or two (Two faith or formation groups are listed by Campus Ministry: Small Prayer Communities and Students for Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Wheeling Universitywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “student-led Small Prayer Communities, which meet weekly in the residence halls”
      Student-led Small Prayer Communities meet weekly in the residence halls.
      “Other service-oriented student groups include Justice and Peace in Our Times (JAPOT), Students for Life, Circle K, and the Appalachian Experience Club.”
      Campus Ministry lists Justice and Peace in Our Times and Students for Life as service-oriented student groups.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex residence halls available (McHugh, Campion, and Sara Tracy Halls are listed as single-gender buildings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Residence Halls | Wheeling Universitywheeling.edu/student-life/living-on-campus/residence-halls · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “McHugh Hall First Year/Freshman Single Gender Building”
      McHugh Hall is a single-gender residence hall.
      “Campion Hall First Year/Freshman Single Gender Building”
      Campion Hall is a single-gender residence hall.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (Student-led Small Prayer Communities meet weekly in the residence halls under Campus Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Wheeling Universitywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “student-led Small Prayer Communities, which meet weekly in the residence halls”
      Student-led Small Prayer Communities meet weekly in the residence halls.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (The Office of Mission & Identity is stated to sponsor reflection on the Catholic mission.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Wheeling Universitywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The office of Mission & Identity sponsors guest speakers to encourage reflection on our Catholic mission.”
      The Office of Mission & Identity sponsors reflection on the Catholic mission.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (The Appalachian Institute, run within Campus Ministry, coordinates service and immersion trips.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Appalachian Institute | Wheeling Universitywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/appalachian-institute · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Appalachian Institute carries out its mission by coordinating service and experiential learning immersion trips for several high school and college groups across the country”
      The Appalachian Institute coordinates service and immersion trips and is part of Campus Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumRequired of all students (All baccalaureate candidates must complete one designated Experiential and Service Learning course or co-curricular activity. The requirement may also be met by internships, research, or study abroad.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 | General Educationwheeling.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Undergraduate-Course-Catalog-2025-2026_revision_01.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “all candidates for the baccalaureate degree must satisfactorily complete at least one designated Experiential and Service Learning academic course”
      All baccalaureate candidates must complete one designated Experiential and Service Learning course or co-curricular activity.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (THEO 241 Catholic Social Thought is offered, and it is required only for theology majors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 | Course Descriptionswheeling.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Undergraduate-Course-Catalog-2025-2026_revision_01.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “An introduction to basic principles of Catholic Social Thought (e.g., the sacredness of human life”
      THEO 241 Catholic Social Thought is a three-credit course in the catalog.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)One (One pro-life student group is listed: Students for Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Wheeling Universitywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Other service-oriented student groups include Justice and Peace in Our Times (JAPOT), Students for Life, Circle K, and the Appalachian Experience Club.”
      Campus Ministry lists Justice and Peace in Our Times and Students for Life as service-oriented student groups.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Justice programs include Appalachian Institute immersion experiences focused on environmental justice and social justice, and the Justice and Peace in Our Times student group.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Wheeling Universitywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “immersion experiences focused on health care, energy, water, and service, environmental justice, and other social justice projects”
      Immersion experiences focus on environmental justice and other social justice projects.
      “Other service-oriented student groups include Justice and Peace in Our Times (JAPOT), Students for Life, Circle K, and the Appalachian Experience Club.”
      Campus Ministry lists Justice and Peace in Our Times and Students for Life as service-oriented student groups.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Campus Ministry states that its service work is mainly carried out through the Appalachian Institute, which is rooted in Jesuit tradition.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Wheeling Universitywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry does this mainly by partnering with the Appalachian Institute.”
      Campus Ministry's service work is mainly carried out with the Appalachian Institute.
    2. Appalachian Institute | Wheeling Universitywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/appalachian-institute · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Appalachian Institute carries out its mission by coordinating service and experiential learning immersion trips for several high school and college groups across the country”
      The Appalachian Institute coordinates service and immersion trips and is part of Campus Ministry.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Weekday Mass is listed Monday through Friday at 12:10 PM, and Sunday Masses at 11 AM and 7 PM, during the fall and spring semesters.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | Campus Ministrywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday-Friday | 12:10PM”
      Weekday Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 12:10 PM during fall and spring semesters.
      “11AM and 7PM”
      Sunday Masses are offered at 11 AM and 7 PM during fall and spring semesters.
  • Seven distinct retreat programs are listed, including Kairos and Living the Fourth at Lantz Farm.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Campus Ministrywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Freshman Overnight Retreat, held in both the Fall and Spring semesters, offers first year students”
      A Freshman Overnight Retreat is held in fall and spring.
      “Kairos weekend retreats focus on encountering Christ in a small-retreat community”
      Kairos retreats are offered; the retreat is held at Lantz Farm.
      “Living the Fourth weekends are held at Lantz Farm in Wetzel County, West Virginia.”
      Living the Fourth is a peer-led weekend retreat held at Lantz Farm.
      “This is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to take a weekend away for quiet prayer.”
      A Silent Weekend Retreat is offered.
      “This retreat weekend focuses on several topics related to Ignatian Spirituality.”
      An Ignatian Spirituality Retreat is offered.
      “This evening retreat of prayer and sharing, planned by graduating Seniors and Campus Ministry staff”
      A Senior Afternoon of Reflection retreat is offered during Senior Week.
  • The Theology major is offered, and a Catholic Social Thought course (THEO 241) is listed in the catalog.
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 | Theology (Bachelor of Arts)wheeling.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Undergraduate-Course-Catalog-2025-2026_revision_01.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology Core THEO 115 The Religious Quest 3 cr THEO 117 Catholicism 3 cr”
      The Theology major is offered as a Bachelor of Arts and includes THEO 117 Catholicism.
      “An introduction to basic principles of Catholic Social Thought (e.g., the sacredness of human life”
      THEO 241 Catholic Social Thought is a three-credit course in the catalog.
  • Service and immersion work is coordinated through the Appalachian Institute, which is described as part of Campus Ministry's service work.
    Sources (2)
    1. Appalachian Institute | Wheeling Universitywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/appalachian-institute · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Appalachian Institute carries out its mission by coordinating service and experiential learning immersion trips for several high school and college groups across the country”
      The Appalachian Institute coordinates service and immersion trips and is part of Campus Ministry.
    2. Campus Ministry | Wheeling Universitywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry does this mainly by partnering with the Appalachian Institute.”
      Campus Ministry's service work is mainly carried out with the Appalachian Institute.
      “immersion experiences focused on health care, energy, water, and service, environmental justice, and other social justice projects”
      Immersion experiences focus on environmental justice and other social justice projects.

Concerns

  • The core requires one theology course, and THEO 117 Catholicism is one of two options; the other option is THEO 115 The Religious Quest.
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 | Core Requirementswheeling.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Undergraduate-Course-Catalog-2025-2026_revision_01.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology (3 credits) THEO-115 Religious Quest OR THEO-117 Catholicism”
      The core requires one three-credit theology course, either THEO 115 or THEO 117.
  • The core requires no philosophy course. PHIL-115 is one option within Arts and Humanities.
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 | Core Requirementswheeling.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Undergraduate-Course-Catalog-2025-2026_revision_01.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Critical Thinking (6 credits) 1. Arts and Humanities (3 Credits) Complete one of the following:”
      The core's Arts and Humanities requirement is a choice from a list that includes one philosophy course; no philosophy course is required.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Wheeling University (Chapel of Mary and Joseph)

  • Address: 316 Washington Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

15 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 3 off campus, 11 location not published

Retreats 7

  • Kairos RetreatOff campus
    Three-day weekend retreat led by students and Jesuit high school graduates at Lantz Farm.
    wheeling.edu
  • Living the FourthOff campus
    Peer-led weekend retreat for upperclassmen who have completed a Kairos retreat, held at Lantz Farm.
    wheeling.edu
  • Freshman Overnight Retreat
    Fall and spring semesters
    Overnight retreat for first-year students.
    wheeling.edu
  • Time Out Retreat
    Second semester, during Lent
    A retreat in daily life with 15 minutes of daily prayer and regular spiritual direction meetings.
    wheeling.edu
  • Silent Weekend Retreat
    Weekend of quiet prayer with a one-on-one meeting with a spiritual director.
    wheeling.edu
  • Ignatian Spirituality Retreat
    Weekend retreat on topics related to Ignatian Spirituality.
    wheeling.edu
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  • Senior Afternoon of Reflection
    During Senior Week
    Evening retreat of prayer and sharing planned by graduating seniors and Campus Ministry staff.
    wheeling.edu

Service 4

  • Appalachian Institute immersion tripsOff campus
    Service and experiential learning immersion trips coordinated by the Appalachian Institute for high school and college groups.
    wheeling.edu, wheeling.edu
  • Students for Life
    Student group listed by Campus Ministry as a service-oriented student group.
    wheeling.edu
  • Justice and Peace in Our Times (JAPOT)
    Student group listed by Campus Ministry as a service-oriented student group.
    wheeling.edu
  • Fr. Pedro Arrupe S.J. Scholars Program and HESS mentoring
    Service and justice programs listed through the Appalachian Institute partnership with Campus Ministry.
    wheeling.edu

Faith formation 3

  • Small Prayer CommunitiesOn campus
    Weekly
    Student-led prayer groups that meet weekly in the residence halls.
    wheeling.edu
  • RCIA and Confirmation preparation
    RCIA begins at the end of September; Confirmation preparation is arranged in the fall
    Classes for those interested in joining the Catholic Church, and preparation for Confirmation for baptized Catholics.
    wheeling.edu
  • Spiritual direction
    One-on-one spiritual direction with campus ministers, offered free to students and staff; normal practice is meeting one to two times a month.
    wheeling.edu

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Liturgy and Music Ministry
    Students serve as lectors, altar servers, Eucharistic ministers, sacristans, and choir members. Praise and Worship and Taize prayer services are offered on a regular basis.
    wheeling.edu, wheeling.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (5)
  1. Campus Ministry | Wheeling Universitywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry offers a variety of opportunities for communal prayer, including Sunday and daily Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
    Campus Ministry offers daily Eucharist.
    “Guided by the Catholic Church and the Society of Jesus”
    Campus Ministry is guided by the Catholic Church and the Society of Jesus.
    “Campus Ministry does this mainly by partnering with the Appalachian Institute.”
    Campus Ministry's service work is mainly carried out with the Appalachian Institute.
  2. Appalachian Institute | Wheeling Universitywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/appalachian-institute · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Appalachian Institute carries out its mission by coordinating service and experiential learning immersion trips for several high school and college groups across the country”
    The Appalachian Institute coordinates service and immersion trips and is part of Campus Ministry.
  3. Directions & Map | Wheeling Universitywheeling.edu/about/directions-map · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “316 Washington Avenue Wheeling, WV 26003”
    The university's published address is 316 Washington Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003.
  4. Places of Worship | Campus Ministrywheeling.edu/student-life/campus-ministry/worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Chapel of Mary and Joseph Wheeling Jesuit University”
    The Chapel of Mary and Joseph on campus is listed with Mass times.
  5. Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 | Missionwheeling.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Undergraduate-Course-Catalog-2025-2026_revision_01.2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Weekly Mass and various special Masses and events are held in the beautiful Chapel of Mary and Joseph.”
    Weekly Mass and special Masses are held in the Chapel of Mary and Joseph.

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
36 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.23%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.54%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.15 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$7,539

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
588
Total students748
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$20,503
Cost of attendance (per year)$42,504
Median federal debt at graduation$25,125
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
23%
First-year retention54%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$57,949
Admission rate63%
Students receiving Pell grants32%

Value index: 37 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston

The Most Reverend Evelio Menjívar-Ayala, Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Joseph

Source: dwc.org, dwc.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 238078
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
  • Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is Wheeling University a Catholic college?
Yes. Wheeling University is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. Its sponsor is Society of Jesus.
What is Wheeling University’s Compass Score?
61 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Wheeling University?
Mass is listed at Chapel of Mary and Joseph. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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