Fairmont State University sits on a charming and cozy hilltop campus in Fairmont, West Virginia. Fairmont is a small, friendly city surrounded by nature. Around here, winding, clear rivers cut through the green hills and mountains of Appalachia.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has issued a state-wide emergency declaration.
To ensure the safety of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors, all campuses of Fairmont State University will be closed on Monday, January 26.
Operational updates follow:
Some personnel necessary to the operation of the University, including those who work in the Physical Plant, Dining Services, the Falcon Center, and Public Safety, are considered essential employees and are expected to report to work. If it is unsafe to do so, please consult your supervisor.
The Weather Committee is closely monitoring the impact of Winter Storm Fern. If additional updates are necessary, they will be communicated in a timely manner through our emergency alert system, email, social media, and the University website.
Note that due to this weather system, we anticipate the top deck of the parking garage will remain closed for the coming days. (This location accounts for a significant portion of winter slip, trip, and fall injuries on campus. To support the integrity of the structure, salt or other ice melting agents cannot be used. Structural deterioration from de-icers can lead to major repairs costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.) The University will alert motorists via large yellow signs posted at the traffic circle, near Turley Center, and at the top of the hill.
Fairmont State University sits on a charming and cozy hilltop campus in Fairmont, West Virginia. Fairmont is a small, friendly city surrounded by nature. Around here, winding, clear rivers cut through the green hills and mountains of Appalachia.
Getting here is easy! Follow the directions below to reach our campus.
Flying in? Don't worry. These airports are all a reasonable drive to our campus:
2121 Pleasant Valley Road
Fairmont, West Virginia, 26554
Phone Number: 304-363-4999
Find us off I-79, five minutes from the I-79 Technology Park and 10 minutes from Fairmont State University. Enjoy a free hot breakfast and a variety of restaurants minutes from our hotel. We have a pool and fitness center, and we are within five miles of attractions like Prickett's Fort and Valley Falls State Park. Amenities Include connecting rooms, free hot breakfast, free parking, Wi-Fi, non-smoking rooms, digital key, indoor pool, fitness center, pet-friendly rooms, business center, and meeting rooms.
27 Southland Drive
Fairmont, West Virginia, 26554
Phone: 304-367-9150
Conveniently located just off Interstate 79, Fairfield Inn & Suites Fairmont offers an ideal spot for conducting business or exploring West Virginia. Our hotel also provides easy access to popular destinations, including Fairmont State University, Prickett's Fort, and Valley Falls State Park. Rest up before an eventful day of work or play in our spacious rooms and suites that boast an array of convenient amenities, such as luxury bedding, flat-panel TVs, microwaves, and mini-refrigerators. We also offer work desks and free Wi-Fi to make it easier for you to take care of business in peace and quiet. Every morning, you can fill up at our complimentary continental breakfast buffet. Want to stay active during your visit? Utilize the cardio equipment at our fitness center or go for a swim in the indoor pool.
20 Southland Drive
Fairmont, West Virginia 26554
Phone Number: 304-363-3100
Depend on our Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairmont hotel for a relaxing stay
and thoughtful amenities in the rolling hills of northern West Virginia. Close to
the scenic Monongahela River, our nonsmoking location is just minutes from Fairmont
State University and the many area restaurants and companies — including NASA and
Ruskin Manufacturing — that call Fairmont home. Let us make you feel at home with
little extras like freshly baked cookies and free evening snacks, ample large-vehicle
parking, and free local and long-distance calls. Relax in our fitness center, enjoy
a free breakfast, and connect to our free Wi-Fi. Take advantage of our business facilities
and meeting and banquet space.
Tour the campus or visit a student at Fairmont State University, 5 miles from our
hotel. Take the family for a fun night out at Coal Country Miniature Golf, 4 miles
away, or try a glass of red wine at Heston Farm Winery. Charming historic downtown
Fairmont is 5 miles from our hotel.