Bachelor of Science in Nursing, B.S.N. < West Virginia University (2024)

Admissions for 2025-2026

• Direct Admission to Basic Program
• Admission to Basic Program as Pre-Nursing or Other College Major
• Transfer

To be considered, applicants will be required to meet all WVU admission requirements in addition to program-specific admission criteria.

Direct Admission to Basic (Traditional) BSN Program

Applicants are eligible to enter the BSN program as freshmen on the Morgantown and Beckley campuses.Admission is based on a combination of high school grade point average and superscored composite ACT or total SAT scores.Students admitted directly to the basic (traditional) BSN program haveuntil the end of summer semester of the freshman yearto complete the required prerequisite coursework with a grade of "C" or better.

High school students eligible for admission to the Universitymaybeadmitteddirectly into Nursing if they meet the following criteria (admission is also dependent upon space available):

• GPA of 3.6 or higher, + Math ACT score of 20 or SAT score of 520, + ACT Composite of 25 or SAT EBRW and Math of 1200 or higher
• Students with a GPA of 3.8 or higher and no ACT or SAT score should see test-optional policy below*
• GPA refers to cumulative high school GPA

In addition, students must have completed the following high school credits required by the University:

Units (Years)

• 4 units of English (including courses in grammar, composition, and literature)
• 4 units of Social Studies/Fine Arts (any combination of Social Studies, Fine Arts or Humanities will fulfill the requirement; combination must include U.S. Studies/History)
• 3 units of college preparatory mathematics (units must be Algebra I or higher, Math I or higher and include Algebra II; Transitional Math for High School Seniors will also be accepted)
• 3 units of Science (recommended units include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy and Environmental Science)
• 2 units of the same world language (American Sign Language is acceptable)

Priority application deadline is December 1st.

Students directly admitted to the program as freshmen must meet the freshman year direct admission academic requirements (progression policy) to maintain advanced admission standing and enter the sophom*ore-level courses. Please see the direct admission progression policy in the catalog and student handbook for details. If students do not meet the requirements in the freshman year, they will be moved to the Pre-Nursing major and will have the opportunity to enter the Pre-Nursing BSN applicant pool for consideration for program re-entry and progression to the sophom*ore nursing courses.

*Test-optional applicants for BSN direct admission beginning Fall 2021 must receive a minimum ATI TEAS exam composite score of 80% or higher, and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.8 or higher. The TEAS exam must be taken within 12 months of the application submission, and only the first two TEAS exam attempts will be eligible for consideration. Students will still be required to follow University course placement policies. Students that have submitted test-optional applications will be placed in CAHS until eligible test results have been received.

Note: Admission criteria are subject to change.Please see the School of Nursing website for the most up-to-datecriteria.

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Advanced Admission Standing for Medical Professionals and College Graduates

Applicants with experience as a licensed medical professional may be eligible to enter the BSN Program directly on the Beckley Campus. Admission is based on the following criteria:

• Active, unrestricted licensure in a medical profession listed below
• A minimum of two years of experience within the medical profession, and
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Eligible medical professionals include:

• Dental hygienists
• Licensed practical nurses (LPNs)
• Medical assistants
• Occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants
• Paramedics
• Physical therapists or physical therapy assistants
• Radiology technicians
• Respiratory therapists

Applicants with an earned four-year or graduate degree in any field and a cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher may be eligible to enter the BSN Program directly on the Beckley Campus.

*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 BS/BA to BSN, RN to BSN, or graduate programs provided that they meet all other admission requirements and based on space available.

Students with advanced admission status admitted directly into the nursing major have until the end of the summer session of the first year to complete the required first-year BSN Progression Plan courses with a grade of C or better.

The priority application deadline for advanced admission status is December 1st.

Admission to General Nursing (Pre-Nursing)

If a student does not meet the nursing admission criteria for direct admission as a freshman or if direct admission is not available, the student can apply for admission to Pre-Nursing.

To be admitted to the University as a general nursing (Pre-Nursing) major, high school students must meet the following criteria:

• GPA of 3.2 or higher + Math ACT score of 20 or SAT score of 520 +ACT Composite of 23 or SAT EBRW and Math of 1130
• GPA of 3.6 or higher (test-optional)
• Students with a GPA of 3.2 or higher and no ACT or SAT score should see test-optional policy below*
• GPA refers to cumulative high school GPA

To be admitted to the University as a general nursing(Pre-Nursing) major, transfer students must meet the following criteria:

• A 3.00 overall GPA on all college work attempted
• No more than 70 transferable credit hours
• MATH 124 placement: SAT Math 540 (old), SAT Math 540 (new), ACT Math 22, or "C" grade in MATH 122 or equivalent course, or 45 on ALEKS.
• *Requirementsmay be different for the Beckley campus.

If the student has fewer than 24 credit hours, they must also meet freshman requirements.

*Test-optional applicants for Pre-Nursing beginning Fall 2021 must receive a minimum ATI TEAS exam composite score of 70% or higher, and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.2 or higher. The TEAS exam must be taken within 12 months of the application submission, and only the first two TEAS exam attempts will be eligible for consideration. Students will still be required to follow University course placement policies. Students that have submitted test-optional applications will be placed in CAHS (Morgantown campus) until eligible test results have been received.

Students are admitted into this program in order to complete entrance requirements for this major.When students are ready to apply to Nursing, they must complete a separate application.Admission to the nursing program is competitive, and admission to the pre-program does not guarantee admission into the major.

Admission to the Basic (Traditional) BSN Program from General Nursing (Pre-Nursing) or Other College Major

High school students not eligible for direct admission and college students from other majors may apply for admission to the basic (traditional) BSN nursing program after one semester or more of college coursework. Admission consideration in this case is dependent upon:

• A minimum GPA of 3.0 on all college work attempted
• Completion of required prerequisite courses from any regionally accredited college or university with a grade of C or better (see below)
• Space available in the admission class

Prerequisites: English Composition (3 cr.), Intro to Psyc (3 cr.), Intro to Nursing (2 cr.), College Algebra (3 cr.), Chemistry with lab (8 cr.), General Biology with lab (4 cr.), and Anatomy & Physiology with lab (4 cr.). See student handbook and website for more information. Statistics is in the freshman progression plan but is not a pre-requisite for admission to the sophom*ore year.

Applications are available online from the admissions website after December 1st. Complete applications, including transcripts, for the basic (traditional) BSN program must be received by March 15 of the year the candidate wishes to be admitted. Applicants must choose which campus they would like to attend. Applications will only be considered for the chosen campus. Spaces are limited, and the most qualified applicants are admitted.Applicants will be admitted to either the fall (Morgantown, Beckley, or Keyser) and must have and maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and a 3.0 pre-requisite GPA as a provision of their admission. All transcripts must be submitted no later than May 15.

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 BS/BA to BSN, RN-BSN, or graduate programs, provided they meet all other admission requirements and based on space available.

Note: Admission criteria are subject to change.Please see theSchool of Nursing websitefor the most up-to-date criteria.

Transfer Students

An applicant with nursing credit from a nationally accredited nursing program in a regionally accredited college or university is eligible for consideration for transfer admission by presenting a record of courses comparable to those required in this curriculum and meeting other School of Nursing admission requirements, including, but not limited to the following:

• a statement of good standing from the nursing program in which they are currently enrolled
• a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for previous college coursework (students transferring to pre-nursing must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and must be eligible to take MATH 124 (or equivalent) if not already completed)
• a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the previous nursing program
• earned grades of C- or higher in all nursing and prerequisite non-nursing courses with no grade below a C- in any nursing course

Acceptance and placement in the program are dependent on the individual's academic record and the number of spaces available.Applications should be initiated six months prior to the beginning of the semester in which the applicant wishes to begin nursing courses.Transcripts and other required materials must be received no later than three months before the start of entering semester.

Applicants may request review of previously completed nursing courses for transferability. Syllabi of current and completed nursing courses may be sent electronically to nursing@hsc.wvu.edu for review. Only courses that are comparable to required courses in the BSN curriculum will be transferable as determined by program administration. Nursing credits from a program that is not nationally accredited or an institution that is not regionally accredited are not transferable.

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 WVU Morgantown BS/BA to BSN, RN-BSN, or graduate programs, provided they meet all other admission requirements and based on space available.

Note: Admission criteria are subject to change.Please see the School of Nursing website for the most up-to-datecriteria.

Major Code: 8649

Progression Requirements

Pre-Nursing Progression Policy

Students admitted to the University as "Pre-Nursing" students must maintain good academic standing and a 3.0 GPA beginning with the first semester at WVU. If a student's GPA falls below 3.0, they will be placed on academic notice for one semester. If the student’s GPA remains below 3.0 for a second semester, the student will be dismissed from "Pre-Nursing".

Student athletes or students involved in University-sponsored organizations who, as a part of their participation may be required to be absent from either classroom or clinical experiences, must provide course coordinators with potential dates of absence during the first week of class. Excessive absences may jeopardize student success in nursing courses.

Direct Admission Freshman Progression Requirements

Students admitted directly to nursing as freshman must fulfill direct admission academic progression requirements to maintain advanced standing as a direct admission student and enter the sophom*ore level nursing courses. If students do not meet the requirements in the freshman year, they will be moved to the Pre-Nursing major and will have the opportunity to enter the Pre-Nursing BSN program applicant pool for consideration for program re-entry and progression to the sophom*ore nursing courses.

Freshman year academic progression standards for direct admit students in the BSN program include:

• Maintaining good academic standing
• Completion of all prerequisite coursework with a C- or better prior to the end of the summer term of the freshman year
• Maintaining a 3.0 overall GPA or better at the end of the first semester (higher GPAs are recommended in preparation for the rigorous nursing curriculum)
• Achieving or maintaining a cumulative 3.5 GPA or better at the end of the second semester of the freshman year

Traditional and LPN to BSN Academic Standards & Progression Policies

From entry into sophom*ore nursing courses to program completion, students must fulfill the following academic requirements to maintain good academic standing.

1. GPA

• Students must maintain an overall college GPA of at least 3.0.
• Students who do not maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0 will be placed on academic notice for one semester. Students who do not raise their overall GPA to 3.0, after one semester on academic notice, will be dismissed from the School of Nursing.

2. Required course grades

• All courses used to earn the BSN degree must be completed with a minimum grade of C -.
• Students who earn a grade of D or F in more than two courses used to earn the BSN degree will be dismissed from the School of Nursing.
• All courses used to earn the BSN degree in which students earn a grade of D, F, W, or WU must be repeated prior to the student's progression to the next semester in the nursing sequence. Nursing courses must be repeated in the next spring or fall semester that the course is offered. There is an exception to this individual standard regarding nursing electives; students who receive a W in a nursing elective are not required to repeat it.

3. Repeats

• Students who receive a D, F, W or WU in a course used to earn the BSN degree may repeat the course only once and must earn a minimum grade of C -.
• Students who repeat a course used to earn the BSN degree and earn a grade of D, F, W, or WU will be dismissedfrom the School of Nursing.

4. Readmission

• Students who have been dismissed from the BSN or BS/BS to BSN programs are not eligible for readmission.

Grading Scale

The grading scale for nursing courses using letter/numerical values is:A= 93-100, B = 85-92, C = 77-84, D = 70-76, F = 69 and below.

Note: Admission criteria are subject to change. Please see the School of Nursing website for the most up-to-datecriteria.