Virginia Tech Guaranteed Admission
Welcome Hokies!
We are thrilled to announce that the George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing has partnered with Virginia Tech to offer you an opportunity to pursue your passion in nursing. If you are a Virginia Tech graduate or current student with 60 credits toward a bachelor's degree and aspiring to become a nurse, you are eligible for guaranteed admission to our Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Apply now for spring, summer, or fall, provided you meet all the necessary qualifications. You may also qualify to receive up to $20,000 in merit scholarships or up to $30,000 through the RNs Beyond the Beltway program.
An Easy Transition
Pursuing an accelerated bachelor’s degree in nursing at the George Washington University is easy as 1, 2, 3. Located in Ashburn, VA, we offer a comprehensive, on-site program to prepare you for an exciting and rewarding career.
get admitted in 3 easy steps
- Step 1: Meet the criteria
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- Bachelor’s Degree
- Scholastic GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Complete the prerequisite courses
- Submit online application
Complete applications that are submitted by the priority deadline will be reviewed first. Applications do not have to be verified by the priority deadline, only completed and submitted. Questions? Contact the Office of Admissions at nursing
gwu [dot] edu (nursing[at]gwu[dot]edu). - Step 2: Provide the following
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- Official transcripts (from all post-secondary schools)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Current resumé
- Statement of Purpose
- Step 3: Check your prereqs
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To ensure a smooth transition, Health Professions Advisors at VT are available to help students meet and complete the correct prerequisite coursework. We encourage you to connect with a Health Professions Advisor prior to enrolling.
GW Nursing Prerequisite In Semester Credits
(must earn a grade of C or b etter to fulfill requirement)Virginia Tech
EquivalentAnatomy (3-4 credits) BMSP 2135; BMPSP 2145 (Lab) Physiology (3-4 credits) BMPSP 2136; BMPSP 2146 (Lab) Microbiology (3-4 credits) BIOL 2604; BIOL 2614 (Lab) Nutrition (3 credits) HNFE 2014 Statistics (3 credits) STAT 2004, STAT 3604, or STAT 3515 Ethics (3 credits) PHIS 3324 English (6 credits) ANY Writing Intensive courses Humanities/Social Sciences (12 credits) ANY Humanities or Social Science
By The Numbers
GW Nursing is a leader in nursing education with a reputation for academic excellence, flexible programs, and a respectful, supportive learning environment. We're focused on making our students feel welcomed, represented, and safe, as well as challenged to be leaders and change agents to improve the health of the nation.
Our accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is ranked #28, putting us in the top 4% of ranked nursing programs according to U.S. News and World Report. Solid rankings are a testament to GW's growing reputation as a premier destination for nurses looking to advance their careers.
98.6%
NCLEX pass rate
for GW Nursing graduates
20k+
square foot state-of-the-art
simulation space
$87k
average salary for BSN-prepared nurses (ZipRecruiter.com)