What if I don't have a Smartphone? (Public)

If you don’t have a smartphone, you may not be able to take full advantage of certain WVU services. This list highlights known services that rely heavily on smartphones and includes alternatives where available.

Duo Mobile App

Duo is the WVU Multi-factor authentication solution and is used to login to secure WVU systems like portal.wvu.edu and http://ecampus.wvu.edu .

Alternative 1: Generate backup codes to use for authentication instead of the smartphone app.

Alternative 2: Hardware display tokens may be purchased at the WVU Bookstore to accommodate users without access to smartphones. Customers will need to call the WVU Bookstore to purchase a token if they are not able to go to the bookstore.  Add a Duo Display Token - Jira Service Management (atlassian.net)

LiveSafe App

LiveSafe is a free application that empowers the campus community to identify and respond to actions in progress, safety concerns or potential threats. It’s an effort to ensure the safety of all members of the campus community.

Alternative: You can install and use the LiveSafe Desktop application.

Emergency Text Alerts

The WVU Alert system is a three-tiered notification system that utilizes text, email, social media and other communications channels to notify the University community about emergencies and incidents on or near campus.

Alternative: Sign up to receive emails: https://alert.wvu.edu/

QR Codes

QR codes are machine readable codes frequently used to send users to a specific URL. These are often used on campus to check in to/take attendance at events, to complete surveys, sign up for mailing lists, and access web materials.

Alternative: None.

iClicker Mobile App

Device that allows students to participate in class by answering questions and responding to polls.

Alternative: iClicker desktop app or physical iClicker. https://www.iclicker.com/students/apps-and-remotes/remotes

GroupMe Mobile App

This is a free group chat application that many student organizations use to communicate with members as a whole, and also allows for one-on-one messaging.

Alternative: GroupMe desktop app

WVUGo Mobile App

This application is offered by the WVU Rec Center and allows students to reserve spots at fitness classes, see program schedules, and access information about sponsored trips.

Alternative: Desktop App https://wvugo.wvu.edu/

Google Maps to Navigate campus

Alternative: Print off these webpages: https://campusmap.wvu.edu/

Student Tickets

https://studenttickets.wvu.edu/football/football-faqs

A valid phone number is necessary to request and receive a WVU student ticket through the Mobile Student Ticketing system, but a smartphone is not required.

Alternative: Students who request and receive a mobile ticket but cannot access it because they don't have a smartphone should report to the Student Gate on gameday with their WVU Student ID for assistance.

Park Mobile for Coliseum Parking

This is the system used to pay for metered parking on campus. While physical pay stations are available at most lots, the Coliseum parking lot requires the use of ParkMobile.

Alternative: Park in other lots and pay at the meter. https://transportation.wvu.edu/parking/parkmobile

CBORD MobileID

This app is designed to allow students to complete WVU Mountaineer Card transactions using their smartphone. Within the app, students can open doors, use vending machines, mark event attendance, check meal plan balances, and more.

Alternative: Use of your Mountaineer Card or the MyMountaineerCard.wvu.edu website

Residence Hall Laundry

Onsite laundry machines required the use of the mobile app to use Mountie Bounty to pay for washing and drying.

Alternative: Reach out to your RA or Residence Life Specialist for assistance.

College Park Apartments Room Keys (Livvi app)

The Livvi app allows students to use their personal devices, such as smartphones, as room keys.

Alternative: a key fob is available upon request. Reach out to wvucollegepark@mail.wvu.edu for assistance.