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3. Morgantown Citizens Academy Application

   Morgantown Citizens Academy is a unique opportunity for citizens to learn about municipal government in order to improve understanding, communication, and cooperation between the city and those it serves. 

   In order to qualify, interested candidates must be 18+ and a resident of Monongalia County and submit this application page prior to the April 11th deadline. 

   • Application Portal Opens: Monday, February 2, 2026
   • Application Portal Closes: End of Day Thursday, March 19, 2026
   • Internal Application Review: March 23 – March 31, 2026
   • Candidate Notification Deadline: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
   • Candidate Enrollment Confirmation Deadline: Monday, April 13, 2026
   • Orientation Night: Thursday, April 23, 2026 (6:00–8:30 PM)

   There is a maximum of 20-22 participants per class. If you are not selected, you will need to reapply again the following year.

5. First Name*
6. Last Name*
8. Sex:*
   -- Select One --MaleFemaleNonbinaryOther
9. Age:*
   -- Select One --18-2021-2930-3940-5556-6566+
10. Ethnicity:*
    -- Select One --African AmericanNative AmericanAsianCaucasianHispanicOther
12. Address*
14. City*
15. State*
16. Zip Code*
18. Do you work within city limits?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
19. If yes, where?
21. How long have you lived in Morgantown?*
23. Phone Number*
24. Email Address*
26. Shirt Size*
    -- Select One --XXXLXXLXLLMS
27. Do you require any special accommodations?*
29. What do you hope to learn as a participant in Morgantown Citizens Academy?*
31. Are you able to attend all sessions?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
32. If no, please explain.
34. Are you a registered voter in Monongalia County?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
35. Are you student currently enrolled at WVU?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
36. Have you applied for a previous session of MCA?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
38. Do you have social media accounts? If so, please list your Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin profiles. If no, write N/A:*
40. Do you have any prior experience serving on a city board and/or commission, neighborhood association, or volunteering with a community organization? If so, please list them.*
42. Are you currently a member of a neighborhood association, or do you have a letter of endorsement from one?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
43. If yes, please upload the letter of endorsement here
45. Are you applying with another candidate? If so, please list the applicants name
47. Are you currently or have you ever been related to or married to a current or former employee of the City of Morgantown or are you a current or former employee?*

    1. Yes
    2. No
48. If yes, please provide the name of the employee, their relationship to you, and their year of employment.
50. How did you learn about the Morgantown Citizens Academy?*

    (Check all that apply)

    1. City Website
    2. Social Media
    3. TV/Radio/Newspaper
    4. Friend/Family Referral
    5. Other
51. If you were referred by a previous program participant, who was it?
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52. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
53. Email address

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54. Submit

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