Agreement between Virginia Tech and George Washington University School of Nursing
Guaranteed Admission Agreement:
The George Washington University School of Nursing, Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree
Guaranteed Admission Agreement with Virginia Tech
Effective August 2023.
- Health Professions Advising (HPA) is pleased to announce that Virginia Tech has an agreement with The George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing for guaranteed admission to the GW accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program.
- This means that individuals who complete a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech, AND meet all the admission and application requirements of the GW accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program, are guaranteed admission to that program.
- Continue reading to find specific information about the admission and application requirements.
George Washington University Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing:
About the GW accelerated bachelor of science in nursing:
- Program for individuals who have already completed a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field.
- Full-time, in-person, on-campus degree program spanning four consecutive semesters (15 months).
- Located at the George Washington University, Ashburn, Virginia, campus.
- Students may begin the program in fall, spring, or summer.
- This Virginia Tech webpage is not a replacement for complete program information and application deadlines for the GW accelerated bachelor of science in nursing.
Admission requirements for the GW accelerated bachelor of science in nursing:
To receive guaranteed admission to the GW accelerated bachelor of science in nursing, you must do the following before the start of the nursing program:
- Obtain a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech.
- Graduate with an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Submit all components of a completed application, and meet all admission requirements, as explained by the GW Accelerated bachelor of science in nursing.
- Earn a grade of C or better in each of the prerequisite courses.
- Complete the prerequisite coursework at any of the following:
- Virginia Tech.
Virginia Tech courses that serve as prerequisites are listed below. - Another institution.
Before doing so, contact the GW accelerated BSN program to determine whether the courses from that instititution would be accepted. - The GW Health Care Prerequisites offered online.
- Portage Learning.edu.
- Virginia Tech.
The Virginia Tech courses listed below serve as prerequisites for the GW accelerated bachelor of science in nursing. PLEASE NOTE: This list is NOT comprehensive, and there may be other courses at Virginia Tech that serve as prerequisites for the below-listed courses. Please contact the Health Professions Advising office with additional questions about your individual course of study.
| Virginia Tech course name | VT credit hours | VT course # | VT course prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Anatomy & Physiology I (with Lab) | 4 credits | BMSP 2135 BMSP 2145 (Lab) |
BIOL 1105 OR BIOL 1106 |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology II (with Lab) | 4 credits | BMSP 2136 BMSP 2146 (Lab) |
BMSP 2135 |
| Microbiology (with Lab) | 5 credits | BIOL 2604 BIOL 2614 (Lab) |
BIOL 1105 AND BIOL 1106 AND CHEM 1036 |
| Statistics | 3 credits | STAT 2004 OR STAT 3604 OR STAT 3615 |
FOR STAT 2004 AND 3604: MATH 1014 OR MATH 1025 OR MATH 1225 OR MATH 1524 OR MATH 1525 FOR STAT 3615: MATH 1025 OR MATH 1205 OR MATH 1225 OR MATH 1524 OR MATH 1525 |
| Nutrition | 3 credits | HNFE 1004 | No prerequisite |
| Ethics | 3 credits | PHIL 3324 is recommended | No prerequisite |
The Virginia Tech subject area courses listed below serve as prerequisites for the GW accelerated bachelor of science in nursing.
| Virginia Tech subject area | VT credit hours | VT course # |
|---|---|---|
| English | 6 credits | ANY Writing Intensive courses |
| Math | 3 credits | Statistics will satisfy this requirement |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 9 credits (6 credits social sciences, 3 credits humanities required) |
ANY Humanities and Social Science; Developmental Psychology (PSYC 2034) is RECOMMENDED |
| Natural Sciences | 12 credits | RECOMMENDED: BIOL 1105 BIOL 1106 CHEM 1035 CHEM 1036 |