Nursing and Health
Admissions and Advising
The baccalaureate program in nursing is an upper division major. Admission to Wright State University does not guarantee admission to the Wright State University - Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health.
To be eligible to apply for admission to the college, students must be accepted as degree-seeking students at Wright State University, complete all designated prerequisite courses with a combined 2.5 GPA, and have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Due to the number of applicants seeking admission to the College of Nursing and Health, admission will be competitive based upon cumulative GPA. The number of students admitted is determined by the availability of such resources as clinical sites and by the number of faculty available to the college. All students must submit an admissions application to the college office by the established deadline.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in statistics and all science courses to progress through the clinical nursing courses. Students must also earn a grade of "C" or better in each nursing course.
All students must fulfill current health requirements, including immunizations, and certify they are in good health and able to actively participate in clinical experience and fulfill all program objectives. To confirm this, students must undergo a physical examination and submit medical, insurance, and CPR documentation to the College of Nursing and Health before they enter NUR 217. Students must continue to meet these requirements each year thereafter. Faculty may request a student's reexamination if evident limitations interfere with the student's clinical practice or learning. Students must provide their own transportation to all clinical agencies.
New Students
All new students interested in nursing will be admitted to the university as prenursing students. Most new students will initially be advised in the University College. Students may seek admission to the College of Nursing and Health to complete their program after they:
- complete 48 quarter credit hours;
- maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher;
- complete all prerequisite courses with a minimum GPA of 2.5;
- earn at least a grade of “C” in ENG 101 and 102, PSY 105 and 110, CHM 102, SOC 200, ANT 201, HST 101, STT 160; and M&I 220
- submit a College of Nursing and Health admissions application by the established deadline; and
- submit a written statement of 250 words or less describing life experiences the applicant brings to nursing.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must meet the same requirements as new students. Transfer students who do not have the necessary prerequisites will be admitted as prenursing students and advised in the University College until they meet the requirements listed for new students, including a GPA of 2.5 or above. Transfer students with 75 or more credits and at least a 2.5 GPA will be advised in the College of Nursing and Health.
Transfer students with baccalaureate nursing credits from another accredited nursing program will have their nursing credits evaluated in the College of Nursing and Health.
Registered Nurses
The College of Nursing and Health offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion track for registered nurses. This course of study builds on the skills and experiences of the registered nurse and provides a solid preparation for future graduate study. All registered nurses are granted advanced standing for their prior learning.
Registered nurse students may choose to complete the program on-line or in a traditional classroom setting. The classroom based program is available at the Dayton campus, Lake Campus, and at Southern State Community College in Hillsboro, OH.
