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WVU School of Nursing Admission: Application Process

• BSN Admission: Application Process

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  • High School Seniors

    High school students seeking admission directly into the Nursing major, click the application below. Applications are also available by calling Admissions & Records at 1-800-677-9881.

    Application for Undergraduate Admission

  • College Students

    Pre-nursing students: A completed application and transcripts* must be received by January 15 of the year the candidate wishes to be admitted. This application can be obtained after December 1st from the Health Sciences Center Office of Admissions & Records via mail by calling (304) 293-3521, stop by in person at 1170 WVU Health Sciences Center North.

    BSN Application Form for Health Sciences Admission

    *Transcripts must be submitted with your application only if you have not attended WVU within the past four years, even if they show only in progress courses. Final transcripts with all pertinent grades and degree, if applicable, must be received before attending classes.

• BS/BA to BSN Admission: Application Process

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  The BS/BA to BSN Application for Health Sciences Admission will not be available again until June 01, 2012. Please make a note and return for your application.

  Thank you.

  To be considered for admission, applicant must:

  1. Complete the HSC Application for Admission to the School of Nursing, available from the HSC Office of Admissions & Records in Morgantown (see application link below or call (304) 293-3521).

     Once completed, return with the nonrefundable application fee to the address on the form.

  2. Request official transcripts from each college or university attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to the WVU HSC Office of Admissions & Records in Morgantown.

  3. The application and all supporting materials must be received by the deadline date.
     BS/BA to BSN (Fast Track) Application Form for Health Sciences Admission

  • Supplemental information.
    In addition to your application, please complete the following form and submit via e-mail.
    Equivalency Courses Form for BS/BA to BSN

• RN to BSN Admission: Application Process

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  To be considered for admission, the applicant must complete the following:

  1. For the Charleston and Morgantown campuses, complete the Health Sciences Center (HSC) Application for Admission to the School of Nursing.

     Applications are available from the following contacts:

     • School of Nursing in Charleston at (304) 347-1398

     • Office of Admissions in Morgantown at (304) 293-3521

     or

     Click here RN to BSN Application Form for Health Sciences Admission. Scroll down to "Instructions for HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER APPLICANTS". Look for the nursing link titled "NURSING - RN TO BSN".

  2. Return your application with its nonrefundable fee to the address on the form.

  3. Request official transcripts from each college or university attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to the WVU HSC Office of Admission and Records.

  4. The application and all supporting materials must be received by the deadline date.

  Graduation

  Early in the semester of graduation, students must file for graduation and pay appropriate fees. The academic advisor will work with students to assure that all requirements for graduation have been met. Graduation can occur in December, May or August.

  Other Resourses

  • WVU Admissions

• RN to MSN Admission: Application Process

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  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.

     1. Application for Admission to Graduate Studies (or available at Admissions & Records; (304) 293-3521). To be returned with a non-refundable service fee to: Office of Admissions, West Virginia University, P.O. Box 9815, Morgantown, WV 26506-9815.

     2. 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). WVU School of Nursing, Student Services Office, P.O. Box 9600, Morgantown, WV 26506-9600.

  2. Request an official transcript of records from each college or university attended. Transcripts and records should be sent directly from the institution to: WVU Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 9815, Morgantown, WV 26506.

  3. Send three letters of recommendation directly to the WVU School of Nursing, Student Services Office, P.O. Box 9600, Morgantown, WV 26506.

  4. Submit GRE scores, if required.

• MSN Admission: Application Process

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  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.

     1. Application for Admission to Graduate Studies

     2. Supplemental Application for Admission to MSN and Post MSN Certificate Study in the School of Nursing. Students should complete and submit this form to: WVU School of Nursing, ATTN: Brandy Toothman, P.O. Box 9640, Morgantown, WV 26506-9640.

  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, P.O. Box 9815, Morgantown, WV 26506.

  3. Submit three letters of reference through the online application listed above.

  4. Submit GRE or MAT scores.

  5. Submit a current resume.

  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
  

• DNP Admission: Application Process

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  Two applications are required for those seeking admission to the DNP Program:

  • School of Nursing

    • Complete the Supplemental application for admission to DNP. Students should complete and submit this form to: WVU School of Nursing, ATTN: Brandy Toothman, P.O. Box 9640, Morgantown, WV 26506-9640.

    • Submit three letters of reference through the online application listed below that address the applicant's:

      • Expertise in the advanced practice of nursing

      • Likelihood for success in doctoral work

      * One letter should be from a former professor of the applicant

    • Current curriculum vita

    • National Certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse

    • Complete the DNP Application Checklist

  • West Virginia University

    • Complete the WVU Application for Graduate Admission

    • The application and all supporting materials must be received by the deadline date.

  **Be sure to complete both applications.

• PhD Admission: Application Process

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  Two applications are required for those seeking admission to the PhD Program:

  • School of Nursing

    • Complete the PhD Application

    • Three letters of reference address the applicant's:

      • Expertise in the advanced practice of nursing

      • Skill in research and scholarly writing

      • Likelihood for success in doctoral work

      * One letter should be from a former professor of the applicant

    • Two (2) two-page scholarly essays, one describing the applicant's research interests and one describing the applicant's career goals.

    • Current curriculum vita

    • Complete the PhD Application Checklist

  • West Virginia University

    • Complete the WVU Application for Graduate Admission

  **Be sure to complete both applications.

• Advanced Pharmacology Admission: Application Process

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• Parish Nursing Program Admission: Application Process

  For details or more information, please contact:
  
  Robin Shepherd, MSN, CHPN, FCN
  Vice President of Faith Based Initiatives
  Hospice Care Corporation
  3363 University Avenue
  Morgantown, WV 26505
  (304) 599-3105
  Fax (304) 599-3109

• Post-MSN Certificate Program Admission: Application Process

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  The beginning sequence of courses in the Post-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.

     1. Application for Admission to Graduate Studies

     2. Supplemental Application for Admission to MSN and Post MSN Certificate Study in the School of Nursing. Students should complete and submit this form to: WVU School of Nursing, ATTN: Brandy Toothman, P.O. Box 9640, Morgantown, WV 26506-9640.

  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, P.O. Box 6009, Morgantown, WV 26506-6009.

  3. Submit three letters of reference through the online application listed above.

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

  For more information about the Post-MSN certificate 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