You can apply online beginning in August of each year. The priority deadline for Fall admission is January 15th.
The College of Nursing will review all qualified applicants after the priority deadline.
Students should expect to hear about their admission status 4-6 weeks following the completion of the review of applicants.
Students may continue to apply after the admission date and will be reviewed as spots are available for admission or on the waitlist.
Students qualified for admission may be placed on the waitlist to see if a spot will become available. If an admitted student decides not to accept our offer of admission into the program a student from the waitlist may be admitted. If the student is on the waitlist and not admitted to the program he/she will need to reapply to the program for admission consideration.
The Traditional BSN program begins in the Fall Semester. Students may choose to take core curriculum and support courses prior to entry into the Traditional BSN program.
The Traditional BSN program is completed in 8 semesters or less depending on courses taken and AP credit.
Upon successful completion of the Traditional BSN program, the student receives a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and is eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Yes, you will have to submit a new application.
Certain other credentials may have to be submitted again, like updated transcripts (if you have taken more courses at another institution) or a new TEAS test. You will be notified of any additional credentials that are required.
New students to Fairmont State University must submit the regular application for admission.
All students must submit a nursing application (found on the nursing website). The nursing program application does not have a fee.
The traditional BSN program will accept 32 students per cohort.
Students qualified for admission may be placed on the waitlist to see if a spot will become available. If an admitted student decides not to accept our offer of admission into the program a student from the waitlist may be admitted. If the student is on the waitlist and not admitted to the program he/she will need to reapply to the program for admission consideration.
The Traditional BSN Program will have their courses taught on the main campus of Fairmont State University and may include an occasional lecture taught virtually. Clinical labs will be conducted in regional hospitals, healthcare and community agencies. Skills labs and Simulation labs will be held on the Fairmont State University campus.
In order to register for NURS 3310 and NURS 3332, students must complete all courses listed in the academic map as shown on the BSN website.
The student should expect to spend two days per week in class and two days per week in clinical.
Tuition and fees are based on the number of credit hours taken and is set by the University. Students must meet clinical agency requirements including drug screen, background check, CPR, health insurance, vaccinations and titers, etc. The following is an approximate additional cost for students.
Students seeking admission to the Traditional BSN program must:
Admission to the Traditional Bachelor of Science Nursing program is on a competitive basis. Students can be accepted into the Traditional BSN program in two ways.
Students must also meet all clinical agency requirements.
Transfer students may be accepted from other nursing programs depending on available spots in classes, previous course work, and performance on select exams and competency evaluation as appropriate for each course. Students must meet program eligibility requirements for admission.
Our program is rigorous and fast-past format that requires a lot of time and energy. Many of our students work during the program, some may choose not to.
You may be able to fit the coursework around your work schedule; however, we do not recommend students work full time and suggest students work less than 12 hours per week.
You should spend a minimum of 3 hours per week studying for each hour you are in class. For example, if you have a 3 credit theory course, this means that you will be in class 3 hours per week and should study a minimum of 9 hours for a total of 12 hours (3 hour class per week and 3 hours of studying for each hour in class is 9 hours). Many nursing courses include clinical experiences, which adds extra time commitments each week.
Students will receive a series of emails to their Fairmont State University account regarding any missing information and admission decision. Please monitor your email.
You should enroll in the most challenging college preparation courses your high school offers; especially in the areas of science, English, and math. Any non-nursing core curriculum course may be taken early as part of dual enrollment courses or by obtaining AP credit. Monitor your Fairmont State University email for information regarding orientation.
You should enroll in the most challenging college preparation courses your high school offers; especially in the areas of science, English, and math. Any non-nursing core curriculum course may be taken early as part of dual enrollment courses or by obtaining AP credit.
For more information, visit the College of Nursing page, or call the College of Nursing at 304-367-4133.
