Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Application Information

Qualifications

  1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

  2. Minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on all college work attempted.

  3. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the pre-requisite courses.

  4. Completion of each of the prerequisite courses with a grade of "C" or better, prior to enrollment. Students who are completing certain prerequisite courses may be offered admission; however, the offer will be rescinded if the courses are not completed prior to the first day of classes.

  5. If transferring from another Nursing program, a statement of good standing from program in which currently enrolled.

  6. Recommended, but not required for admission: For applicants with science courses (Human Anatomy, Human Physiology) completed greater than 7 years ago, review of the 3rd Edition Pocket Anatomy & Physiology by Shirley A. Jones (ISBN-13:  978-0803656581) is recommended for those who do not have a strong background in these courses.

Applicants with a GPA of below 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission on a case-by-case basis. Consideration for provisional admission may include the number of seats available in the program and the number of hours completed in previous degree programs.

Once admitted, students must maintain a program GPA of at least 3.0. Students who do not maintain a program GPA of at least 3.0 will be placed on academic notice and issued a formal Student Success Plan. Students who do not participate in the requirements outlined in the Student Success Plan will be at risk for being dismissed from the school. Nursing GPAs can be obtained from the Director of Admissions and Enrollment. See the undergraduate handbook for further details regarding admission, progression, and graduation policies.

Students admitted to the program must successfully pass a background check, urine drug screen, and physical exam/immunizations review by their healthcare provider; complete Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)/confidentiality and American Heart Association Basic Life Support trainings; and maintain current health insurance.

Note: Students who have been dismissed from any nursing program (WVU or otherwise) are ineligible for admission to any of the WVU BSN programs; however, students who have received degrees or additional credentialing post-academic dismissal from a nursing program are eligible for admission to the ABSN to RN, RN to BSN, or graduate programs provided that they meet all other admission requirements and based on space available. Students who have withdrawn from the WVU SON may be considered for readmission and may apply in accordance with guidelines and criteria found in the undergraduate handbook.

Apply to WVU

Once you have reviewed the qualifications and tuition information, you can begin the application process. After creating an account, click "Start Application" and review your admission type prior to completing enrollment information

The BSN program is available on two campuses: Morgantown or Bridgeport. Submit one application per term and your one campus preference. (Submitting multiple applications for the same term to different campuses may cause a processing delay in your application.) Note, if you are applying to the Bridgeport campus, you must select Morgantown as the "Preferred Campus" and then Bridgeport as the "Program at WVU."

Applicants who completed prior education outside of the U.S. may be asked to provide course syllabi, and/or have their transcripts evaluated by World Education Services (WES) by requesting a “course-by-course” International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP).

Please be advised that seats are limited on each campus and may reach capacity early in the application period. Additional students will be waitlisted and/or offered seats on an alternate campus if available.

In addition to your application, please complete the Course Equivalency Form.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the Application for Undergraduate Admission above. Nonrefundable application fee must also be paid. Official college transcripts from each college or university attended must be sent directly from the institution to the WVU Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 6009, Morgantown WV 26506 or via an online, secure service such as eScrip-Safe, National Student Clearinghouse, or Parchment to wvuadmissions@mail.wvu.edu. Current or former WVU students do not need to have transcripts sent from the Morgantown, Beckley, or Keyser campuses. The application and all supporting materials must be received by the deadline for admission.

Acceptance

Applicants accepted to the program can expect to receive an acceptance letter after the application has been processed and evaluated by the department. Specific information regarding completion of degree, overall grade point average, receipt of official transcripts and date for confirmation of seat in the program will be outlined in the acceptance letter. The acceptance letter also will provide information of forthcoming clinical requirements and required background check that must be completed by the specified date to keep your seat in the program.

In programs with limited capacity and competitive admissions, the most qualified students are selected among those that meet the minimum requirements. Students who want to appeal the Undergraduate or Graduate Admissions Committee decision as unfair, arbitrary, or capricious may contact the Director of Admissions and Enrollment. The request will be forwarded to the committee for consideration, and the student will receive detailed information regarding the formal appeal process.

Orientation

Accepted students will receive an email by mid-October from the Office of Student Services with details regarding criminal background check, immunization requirements, CPR certification, uniform and clinical equipment, laptop program information, required School of Nursing forms and information on mandatory laptop orientation. Students also will receive information under separate cover from the course coordinator for the program regarding course registration and orientation.

Have More Questions?

Please contact our Director of Undergraduate Programs, Amanda Kitzmiller, with any further questions or concerns.