NURSING TRANSFER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
* The School of Nursing is no longer accepting transfer applications for the Fall 2008 semester.
* The School of Nursing and the Office of Admissions will collaboratively review the Spring 2009 transfer applications beginning in early October 2008. Communication will be sent to the applicants in the mail as soon as a decision is made.
Please read through all questions.
- How do I apply for the BSN program at Widener?
It is recommended that you submit an online application. If you apply online, there is NO application fee required.
Click here for the application
Click here for general (not Nursing) transfer information
- Is it possible to be a part-time student?
Yes, you may choose to complete the BSN program as a part-time student. Once you have been admitted, your Widener Nursing advisor will discuss with you the selection process of courses.
- May I take courses in the evening and weekend?
Yes, you may choose to take evening, weekend, or daytime classes. Once you have been admitted, your Widener Nursing advisor will discuss with you the selection process of courses. However, you will not be able to complete the entire program by taking only evening and/or weekend classes. There will be a significant amount of required classes that are only offered in the daytime.
- What are the requirements?
Admission decisions are based on a student’s cumulative grade point average. We do not require specific courses to be completed before being offered admission.
A 3.0 cumulative grade point average is required in order for your application to be considered for admission. This grade point average does not guarantee admission. Students with the strongest grade point averages will be offered admission to fill the limited enrollment spaces available
- .How can I check my application status?
Once you apply, you should check your status online.
- When should I apply?
Applications are reviewed on a semester by semester basis. Review of fall semester transfer applications will begin early in the preceding spring semester. Review of spring semester applications will begin early in the preceding fall semester. It is the student’s responsibility to have all application materials submitted to the Office of Admissions. Be sure to make arrangements to have your official transcript(s) submitted
- How quickly will I hear a decision?
Decisions will be made as quickly as possible. Consultation between the Nursing department and Admissions will take place before any decisions are made. Enrollment spaces are constantly being monitored. Admissions decisions will be sent in the mail. We ask for your patience in this process.
- How will I know when I can begin the clinical portion of the program?
Once you have been admitted, we will instruct you to contact your Nursing advisor. At that time, your Nursing advisor will discuss your progression through the program.
Entrance to the junior level clinical courses occurs only once a year in the fall semester. A student must be enrolled at Widener a minimum of one semester prior to progressing to clinical.
- What is the tuition rate?
- I already am a Registered Nurse (RN). Should I follow the same process?
If you are a Registered Nurse and want to apply for the RN-BSN or the RN-MSN program, please contact Margaret Tenaro, School of Nursing, at 610-499-4206. To learn more about these programs, visit the school of nursing website.
- I am not a transfer student. What should I do?
Please follow the general freshman admissions process.
- I already have a Bachelor's degree. Does Widener have a specific second-degree Nursing program?
No. Second-degree candidates follow the same curriculum and admissions process as any other transfer student.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Courtney Kelly,
Coordinator of Transfer Admissions
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013
tel: 1-888-WIDENER
fax: 610-499-4676
chkelly@widener.edu
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