MSN Application Process

The application process should be completed by April 1.  The beginning sequence of courses in the MSN program starts in the fall semester only.  Class size may be limited based on available faculty resources and space.  Applicants for graduate study need to complete the following steps in order to be considered for admission:

The following criteria must be met for regular admission to graduate study in the WVU School of Nursing:
1.	Complete two application forms as indicated below and return to the appropriate offices by the deadline.
	A.	Application for Admission to Graduate Studies (or available at Admissions & Records).  To be returned with a non-refundable service fee to:  Office of Admissions and Records, West Virginia University, P.O. Box 6009, Morgantown, WV 26506-6009.
	B.	Application for Admission to Graduate Study in the School of Nursing (available from Student Services Office in the School of Nursing or School of Nursing Charleston Division offices).  Students should be certain that all materials are sent to the appropriate office.  WVU School of Nursing, Student Services Office, P.O. Box 9600, Morgantown, WV 26506-9600 or WVU Charleston Division, Office of Student Affairs, 3110 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Charleston, WV 25304-1129.
2.	Request an official transcript of records from each college or university attended.  Transcripts and records should be sent directly to:  WVU Office of Admissions and Records, P.O. Box 6009, Morgantown, WV 26506-6009 or WVU Charleston Division, Office of Student Affairs, 3110 MacCorkle Ave, SE, Charleston, WV 25301-1129.
3.	Send three letters of recommendation directly to the WVU School of Nursing, Student Services Office, P.O. Box 9600, Morgantown, WV 26506-9600 or WVU Charleston Division, Office of Student Affairs, 3110 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Charleston, WV 25301-1129.
4.	Submit GRE scores.

The parameters used for review of applicants include:  academic achievement, GRE scores, career goals, and recommendations.

For more information about the MSN program please contact:

Mary Jane Smith
Professor and Associate Dean of Graduate Academic Affairs
WVU School of Nursing
P.O. Box 9600
Morgantown, WV 26506-9600

Phone: (304) 293-4298
Fax:  (304) 293-2546
(toll free) 1-866-WVUNURS