WEATHER ALERT - Remainder of the Week - Remote Operations
Winter Storm Fern and frigid temperatures have left many of us in a deep freeze with
a number of issues: The conditions on primary roads are tenuous, many secondary roads
are still not clear, and it is so cold that de-icers are barely having an impact on
walkways.
As a result, a State of Emergency remains in effect and Governor Morrisey has told
the public: “Please stay off the roads. Only go out if you have to.” Therefore, all
campuses of Fairmont State University will operate remotely for the remainder of this
week. We anticipate a return to regular operations on Monday, February 2.
Students – No on-campus in-person classes will be held. Instead, instructors of in-person
courses have prepared to provide their courses through remote means to maintain continuity
of learning. Please consult Blackboard and your professors about the possibility of
virtual instruction or alternate assignments.
Faculty – Please communicate directly with students regarding any shift to virtual instruction
or alternate assignments. (For more information, please see Provost Bedford’s “continuity
of instruction” email sent January 22.)
Staff – Offices will operate remotely. Please consult your supervisor for additional guidance
about remote operations.
We would like to take a moment to recognize and thank everybody in the Facilities
Department who have battled terrible conditions this week in an effort to keep campus
safe and accessible. Please say "thank you" next time you see them on campus.
Operational updates follow:
The Falcon Center will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The cafeteria will operate on reduced hours: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch and 4 to
6 p.m. for dinner.
The Ruth Ann Musick Library’s 24/7 computer lab, printers and vending machines will
be accessible via student ID.
Students' ID Card provides building access to all academic buildings from 7 a.m. -
9 p.m.
Student athletes should check with their coaches for further direction.
Some personnel necessary to the operation of the University, including those who work
in the Physical Plant, Dining Services, the Falcon Center, and Public Safety, are
considered essential employees and are expected to report to work. If it is unsafe
to do so, please consult your supervisor.
The Weather Committee continues monitoring the impact of Winter Storm Fern on and
off campus. If additional updates are necessary, they will be communicated in a timely
manner through our emergency alert system, email, social media, and the University
website.
Note that due to this weather system, we anticipate the top deck of the parking garage
will remain closed for the coming days. (This location accounts for a significant
portion of winter slip, trip, and fall injuries on campus. To support the integrity
of the structure, salt or other ice melting agents cannot be used. Structural deterioration
from de-icers can lead to major repairs costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.)
The University will alert motorists via large yellow signs posted at the traffic circle,
near Turley Center, and at the top of the hill.
Fairmont State University's Traditional Associate of Science in Nursing Degree (ASN) (4 full-time semesters - fall and spring) is best suited for students who can attend
classes and clinical throughout the week.
Upon graduation, the student receives the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree
and is eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered
Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The ASN nurse is prepared as a nurse to care for clients with common
health problems in structured settings. The associate degree nurse's practice is defined
by the roles of care provider, client teacher, communicator, manager of client care
and member within the profession of nursing.
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 ACT or SAT scores.
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.
Applicants must submit an application to the College of Nursing.
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 2025 Admission – Closed
Spring 2026 Admission – Open
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, 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.
Transition Into the RN to BSN Program
Students who have completed their first two semesters of the ASN program and have
earned a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher and have been successful in their first
attempt at all nursing courses are eligible to enroll in NURS 3320 (Health Assessment)
and NURS 3360 (Nursing Ethics). Permission to do so is required from your academic
advisor and the BSN faculty.
Following graduation, students who plan to transition into the BSN program must submit
an application to the nursing program and meet the BSN program admission requirements.
