Traditional ASN

Admissions Requirements

All applicants seeking admission to the Associate of Science in Nursing Program (ASN) are required to meet admission requirements for Fairmont State University and the College of Nursing.  

• The general admission and course placement requirements of Fairmont State University which must be met include the following:  
  • Applicants must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to be considered.  
  • Submit an application for admission to Fairmont State University.  
  • Submit a high school transcript or GED score; college and/ or LPN transcripts to the Office of Admissions at Fairmont State University. Evidence of all post-secondary education attempted or completed must be submitted to the Office of Admissions.  
• The requirements for admission to the ASN Program which must be met include the following:  
  • Attain a minimum composite score of 60 on the required nursing entrance examination, the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). A student may test only two times during a calendar year, January 1 - December 31. TEAS scores are good for 24 months prior to the beginning of the academic year for which an applicant is applying.  A minimum composite TEAS score of 60 does not guarantee admission to the program.  To be  for admission composite TEAS scores in the mid to upper 70s or higher is recommended.
  • Students admitted to the program must submit a completed health form and a have negative criminal background check and drug screen, required immunizations, American Heart Association CPR certification, health insurance, etc.  Specific information will be provided once admitted to the program. 

Admission Frequency

ASN Traditional Program – twice per year (Fall and Spring) 

Application Process 

The applications will be reviewed on a rolling admission basis: 

• Fall 2026 Admission – Open
• Spring 2026 Admission – Closed

The College of Nursing will review all qualified applicants until program seats and waitlist are full.  Students should expect to hear about their admission status 4-6 weeks following completion of their application.  If a student is not admitted for the selected semester, a new nursing application must be submitted. 

Students who are provisionally admitted to the program will receive an e-mail regarding required next steps, such as background checks, drug screening, immunizations, physical examination, health insurance, AHA BLS CPR, etc.  Students must ensure submission and approval of all required documents prior to August 1st for Fall admission, January 1st for Spring admission, and May 1st for Summer Admission.