Skip to main content
The Mountainlair

THE MOUNTAINLAIR

The Mountainlair, commonly called "the Lair" by students, has served as the student union and the heart of student life since 1968.

Our options are endless - take a look!

Students enjoying the dining services in the Mountainlair

food and shops

The Mountainlair is the center of WVU’s downtown campus life with a food court offering something for everyone.

View Dining and Shopping
Inside the Mountainlair entry way

reserve your perfect space

With over 220,000 square feet of space, the Mountainlair provides a meeting place for social, recreational, cultural and educational pursuits.

View Reservation Options
Students walking near the post office and IT Services Center.

how can we help?

Make your life easier with the many services available in the building, including a post office, banking, IT Services Center and more.

View Services in the Mountainlair

Hours of Operation

Mountainlair fall Hours of Operation

  • Monday - Friday: 7am - 11pm
  • Saturday - Sunday: 8am - 11pm
View Dining Services Hours

Mountainlair FINALS WEEK HOURS

  • Mon., Dec. 16 - Thurs., Dec. 19: 7am - 12am
  • Fri., Dec. 20: 7am - 11pm

Mountainlair WINTER RECESS HOURS

  • Sat., Dec. 21: 8am - 4pm
  • Sun., Dec. 22 - Wed., Jan. 1: Closed
  • Thurs., Jan. 2 - Fri., Jan. 3: 7am - 5:30pm
  • Sat., Jan. 4 - Sun. Jan., 5: Closed
  • Mon., Jan. 6 - Thurs., Jan. 9: 7am - 5:30pm
  • Fri., Jan. 10: Normal Spring Hours Begin
View Dining Services Special Hours
NOTE: Building hours are subject to change based on operational necessity. Call 304-293-3701 during business hours for more information.

WVUp All Night Hours of Operation

  • Friday & Saturdays: 10pm - 2am
WVUp All Night has concluded for the Fall semester and will return for the Spring semester on Saturday, January 18.

Entry during WVUp All night is limited to only WVU Students and their guests ages 17 years of age and older.

View WVUp All Night

Games Area FALL Hours of Operation

  • Monday - Friday:  3pm to 10pm
  • Saturday:  6pm to 10pm
  • Sunday: 3pm to 9pm  
View Games Area

News and upcoming events

Keep up-to-date with all the happenings inside the Mountainlair!

Browse all events happening at the Mountainlair.

Connect With Us