Merit Badge University @ WVU
2022 Merit Badge University
at West Virginia University
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING YOUR ADVANCEMENT RECORDS FROM THIS EVENT WERE SENT VIA EMAIL TO ALL REGISTRANTS ON WED, FEB 23, 2022. PLEASE CHECK JUNK/SPAM.
IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE LOCATING YOUR ADVANCEMENT RECORDS, PLEASE REACH OUT TO AMY.GARBRICK@MAIL.WVU.EDU
Merit Badge University is an opportunity for Scouts BSA members to work on an array of merit badges taught by professors and professionals of West Virginia's flagship institution. Classes are taught throughout the day, and if prerequisites are met, Scouts typically can complete an entire merit badge (or two) in one day while being taught by experts in the field!
WHEN: Saturday, February 19, 2022
WHERE: Classes will be held on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown. Scouts will NOT necessarily start and end their days at the WVU Rec Center as they have in years past. Drop-off and pick-up locations will be communicated the week of February 14 to those registered.
REGISTRATION: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
CHECK-IN PROCESS: Merit Badge University will take place across several buildings on WVU's campus. Scouts will check-in for their class at their specific building at 8:30AM (or 1:00PM if Scouts are ONLY attending an afternoon class). Scouts must be checked in and checked out at the registration tables located inside each building.
MERIT BADGE CLASS LOCATIONS ARE LISTED BELOW. PLEASE CLICK ON THE LOCATION FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE SPECIFIC BUILDING ON WVU'S CAMPUS.
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MERIT BADGE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
PRE-REQS
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| Chemistry | 8:30 - 4:30 | Clark Hall | 4(a); read pamphlet |
| Chess | 8:30 - 4:30 | Engineering Sciences Building (ESB) | read pamphlet |
| Citizenship in the Nation |
8:30 - 4:30 | Mineral Resources Building (MRB) |
Read the Citizenship In the Nation Merit Badge Pamphlet; Complete requirement #3; Read the Constitution of the United States of America and its Amendments; Carefully read all requirements and be prepared to discuss what you have researched to fulfill the requirements |
| Citizenship in the World | 8:30 - 4:30 | Engineering Sciences Building (ESB) | Read pamphlet |
| Citizenship in Society | 8:30 - 4:30 | Mineral Resources Building (MRB) |
update 1/18/2022: class enrollment notifications were sent to those confirmed for this class via email. Following the BSA's guidelines for the merit badge, the total class will be split into small groups for discussion with teams of counselors from WVU's Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Pre-reqs: |
| Crime Prevention (morning OR afternoon) | 8:30 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 4:30 |
Agricultural Sciences Building (AGR) | 2; 4a, 4b;5; 7; read pamphlet |
| Emergency Preparedness | 8:30 - 4:30 | Engineering Sciences Building (ESB) | 1 (Earn First Aid MB); 7b; 8b; read pamphlet |
| Engineering | 8:30 - 4:30 | Engineering Sciences Building (ESB) | read pamphlet |
| Environmental Science | 8:30 - 4:30 | Mineral Resources Building (MRB) | Click here for pre-requisites. Please reach out to the merit badge counselor on the attachment with any questions prior to MBU. |
| First Aid | 8:30 - 4:30 | Bennett Tower |
1 (Be prepared to demonstrate all first-aid requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class ranks); Pre-class preparation including the request for written responses improves the student’s chances to pass First Aid Merit Badge on the day of Merit Badge University. |
| Fingerprinting (morning only) | 8:30 - 12:00 | Agricultural Sciences Building (AGR) | read pamphlet |
| Journalism (morning only) |
8:30 - 12:00 | Evansdale Crossing, Media Innovation Center | Bring current, up-to-date Cyber Chip to MBU |
|
Law |
1:00 - 4:30 | WVU College of Law | read pamphlet |
| Mining in Society | 8:30 - 4:30 | Engineering Sciences Building (ESB) |
Will be going off campus in a van to a mine site; bring signed parent/guardian release; watch three videos below prior to class: NOTE: The mine requires everyone to wear BOOTS. Tennis shoes are not permitted. Bring signed permission form found here. |
| Moviemaking | 8:30 - 4:30 | Evansdale Crossing, Media Innovation Center | Please bring a smart phone that has video capability, if possible. This is not required. |
| Nuclear Science | 8:30 - 4:30 | Engineering Sciences Building (ESB) | read pamphlet; bring empty soda can |
| Programming | 8:30 - 4:30 | Engineering Sciences Building (ESB) | Bring current, up-to-date Cyber Chip to MBU |
| Public Speaking | 8:30 - 4:30 | Evansdale Crossing, Media Innovation Center | 2 (including bring your own visual aids); read pamphlet |
| Robotics | 8:30 - 4:30 | Mineral Resources Building (MRB) | read pamphlet; the class will use a software called "Lego Mindstorms EV3." The instructor will bring a few laptops with the software pre-loaded. If any Scout wishes to bring a laptop with this free program already downloaded, the link is: https://education.lego.com/en-us/downloads/mindstorms-ev3/software#downloads. It is not required to bring a laptop. |
| Sustainability | 8:30 - 4:30 | Engineering Sciences Building (ESB) | 1; Water-A; Food-A; Energy-B or C; Stuff-A; 4; 5; read pamphlet. NOTE: Scouts cannot complete this badge in one day without a lot of work with their families ahead of time. |
COST: $20 per youth; includes all program materials and 2022 event patch. Registrations are non-transferable.
OPTIONAL: For an additional $6 per person, all Scouts participating in MBU (as well Scout families) will have the option to utilize the WVU Student Rec Center from 5:00 - 9:00PM on Saturday, February 19. Particpants will have access to:
- BSA Swim Classification Test. This will be limited to 15 Scouts per session. Sessions are at 5:00, 6:00 and 7:00PM. The tests are open only to MBU participants.
- Swimming pool, climbing wall, basketball courts, badminton courts, ping pong, raquetball and squash.
- You do not be registered for a swim session to access the above activities. Scouts are welcome to participate in these activities either before, or after, their BSA Swim Check session.
- Registration for these optional WVU Student Rec Center activites will be completed / paid as part of the MBU registration.
- Click here for directions to the WVU Student Rec Center.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Prior to completing this registration, Scouts must have secured approval from their unit leader to participate in Merit Badge University and to enroll in the selected merit badge(s). By registering, it is assumed that the Scout has received the prior approval.
UNIFORM: All participants should wear a full BSA field uniform ("Class A") or its equivalent for their group.
TO BRING:
- Pen and notebook/paper to take notes during merit badge classes and activities
- Documentation of any prerequisite completion and a copy of the merit badge pamphlet
- All Scouts registered for a full day must bring a lunch
- Bottled water
- Completed MAC COVID-19 Prevention Program Questionnaire
- Mask
PRIOR TO MBU: Complete prerequisite requirements (listed above) and bring proof of completion to MBU. Obtain and read a copy of the BSA's merit badge pamphlet for your assigned merit badge(s).
BLUE CARDS / ADVANCEMENT RECORDS: Physical blue cards or "blue sheets" will NOT be used this year. One week following Merit Badge University, Scout advancement records will be available electronically using the registration confirmation email.
EVENT SPONSORSHIP: Merit Badge Univerisity is conducted in partnership with West Virginia University and Mountaineer Area Council.
CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY:
- In the event a merit badge session is canceled, a full refund will be issued to those registered.
- In the event that the Scout is no longer able to attend:
- a partial refund of $16 will be issued if a cancellation email is sent to info@macbsa.org by Monday, February 14 and if the spot can be filled by a Scout from the waitlist.
- no refunds will be issued for cancellations after Monday, February 14.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
Map of Event
