Nursing (BSN)

Freshman applicants with a 2.50 or higher high school GPA and transfer students with a 2.0 or higher cumulative college GPA are eligible for general admission to UC. Students may apply online or download the admissions application.

To qualify for admission into the BSN program, students are required to complete an application during the second semester of their freshman year. Transfer students must complete the BSN program application along with their general UC admissions application.

1. Students must gain admission to the University of Charleston before applying for admission to the BSN Program.
2. Admission into the BSN Program occurs by application before the beginning of the sophomore course sequence. Applicants must be academically admissible or re-admissible. You must submit a copy of your high school transcript, GED, or TASC with your nursing application.
3. 2.0 cumulative GPA in collegiate coursework.
4. Complete the required freshman-level courses with a “C” or higher.
5. The student will be required to take the TEAS examination and score a minimum of 60% or higher to be eligible to apply to the program. Students wanting to prepare for the TEAS exam before testing may order a study guide from https://www.atitesting.com. There can be a total of 3 TEAS testing attempts between January and December, and a 60-day waiting period must occur between each attempt. Read more information related to the TEAS exam. For a full listing of test dates and locations and to register, see the registration site.  Students wanting to prepare for the TEAS exam before testing may order a study guide from https://www.atitesting.com

BSN selection is a competitive process in which applicants are scored on their cumulative college/university GPA, their TEAS score, and holding health care licensure (e.g. EMT or LPN license). Applicants are ranked by their total scores and cohort seats are offered to the top scoring applicants until the cohort is full or the number of qualified applicants is exhausted, whichever comes first.

Please submit your completed application and required documents to:

University of Charleston Admission Office

• Attention: Timothy Maloney

Admission Notification

We will respond to your application with an email of decision within two weeks from the application deadline. Application Deadline is the 3rd Wednesday in March.

Download the BSN UC Nursing Application

Download the Nursing Student Handbook

Transfer Nursing Students

Transferring to the UC BSN nursing program from West Virginia offers numerous benefits. UC’s exceptional nursing education, diverse clinical rotation opportunities, and preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam ensure a well-rounded nursing education. The program’s commitment to meeting changing healthcare needs equips students to excel in their nursing careers and make a meaningful impact on the community.

To be considered for admission, a transfer nursing student must refer to the Nursing Student Handbook for Nursing Student Transfer Policy Requirements and submit the following requirements:

To be considered for admission, a transfer nursing student must submit the following requirements:

• Confirmation of your acceptance as a student to UC*
• An official copy of all of your previous college/university transcripts*
• An official copy of your high school diploma, GED or TASC*
• Transfer equivalency determination from the UC Student Solutions Center with verification of a 2.0 cumulative transfer grade point average
• A copy of your score on the Nursing Entrance Exam (TEAS). Applicants must achieve a minimum TEAS score of a 60% or higher
• Visit our general transfer admission requirements page to learn more.

*Must complete UC general admission requirements with UC Admissions Office before submission of this application.

Please submit your completed application and required documents to:

University of Charleston Admission Office

Attention:  Timothy Maloney

Evaluation of Credits

The BSN Department of Nursing reserves the right to evaluate all transfer credits. Additional departmental testing may be required to determine proficiency and placement. The BSN faculty will assess competency levels for placement in the program. Students who transfer into the BSN program MUST complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at the University. All transfer students must be able to complete the program within a total of 12 semester from the time their first nursing course was taken.

Admission Notification

We will respond to your application with an email of decision within two weeks from the application deadline.