Program Requirements for Transfer Admission
Program requirements for students transferring to WVU are broken down by college and school. If you need to double-check which college or school your major is associated with please review our academic program database.
- Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
- College of Applied Human Sciences
- John Chambers College of Business and Economics
- College of Creative Arts and Media
- Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
- School of Medicine
- School of Nursing
- School of Public Health
- Dental Hygiene
- University Honors College
Program Requirements by College and School
Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
The Statler College admits transfer students on a case-by-case basis depending on space availability. While many factors are used in the evaluation process, transfer students must meet the following requirements.
Engineering Technology
- 2.0 college GPA
All Other Engineering Majors
Students with 24+ transfer hours
- 2.75 college GPA
- SAT 540, ACT 22 or 45 ALEKS score
- departmental approval
Students with fewer than 24 credit hours
- 2.25 college GPA
- 3.00 high school GPA
- departmental approval
College of Applied Human Sciences
Elementary Education
- 2.5 overall GPA
John Chambers College of Business and Economics
Direct admission into the John Chambers College of Business and Economics requires:- must have a 2.25 overall college GPA and eligible to take Math 124 or higher
College of Creative Arts and Media
An overall 2.00 GPA is required for admission into this college. Music majors must audition before they can be considered for admission. An audition may be required for Theatre majors, and transfer credit in art is dependent on an evaluation of a portfolio of artwork.
Art Education
- 2.50 GPA
- department approval
Music Education
- 2.75 GPA
- department approval
Music Therapy
- 2.75 GPA
- department approval
Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
All STEM majors (Physics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Neuroscience and Biology) must have a minimum GPA of 2.00 and must qualify to take MATH 124 or MATH 126.
Additional Benchmarks:
Anthropology
- completion of ANTH 105 with minimum grade of C
- 2.0 overall GPA
Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS)
- must have completed 12 credits, OR must have graduated from high school two or more years ago
- 2.0 overall GPA with F forgiveness
Biochemistry
- 29 or less transferable hours: 2.0 overall GPA
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30 or more transferable hours: 2.0 overall GPA and completion of CHEM 115 and BIOL 115 with a minimum grade of C
Biology
- completion of BIOL 115, BIOL 117 and CHEM 115 with a minimum grade of C in each course
- 2.0 overall GPA
Chemistry
- 2.0 overall GPA
- completion CHEM 115, 116 with grade of C or above
Communication Studies
- 2.0 overall GPA
- minimum grade of C in COMM courses
Criminology
- 2.0 overall GPA
- completion of SOC 101 with a grade of C or higher
Data Science
Students with fewer than 29 credit hours:
- must have completed Math 126
- 2.0 overall GPA
Students with 29 or more credit hours:
- completion of MATH 155 with minimum grade of C
- 2.0 overall GPA
Earth and Environmental Science
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29 or less transferable hours: 2.0 overall GPA
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30 or more transferable hours: 2.0 overall GPA and completion of MATH 124 or 126 with a minimum grade of C
English
- 2.0 overall GPA
- must have a 2.0 GPA in all ENGL classes taken
English Secondary Education
- 2.75 overall GPA
Forensic Examiner, Forensic Biology and Forensic Chemistry
- must have completed CHEM 115 with minimum grade of C
- 2.0 overall GPA
Mathematics
- must have completed MATH 155 with C- or higher and have earned a 2.0 overall GPA.
Multidisciplinary Studies
- 2.0 overall GPA
Multidisciplinary Studies Pathway (Online)
- 2.0 overall GPA
Neuroscience
- must have completed the following classes with a minimum grade of C-: BIOL 115 and CHEM 115 and have minimum overall GPA of 2.0
Physics
- GPA of 2.0 in math and physics courses with at least one math and physics course completed and a 2.00 overall GPA
Professional Writing and Editing
- grade of C or better in all English and Writing courses
- 2.0 overall GPA
Psychology
- completion of PSYC 101 with minimum grade of C, and eligible to take PSYC 203. (requires completion of MATH 124)
- 2.0 overall GPA
Regents Bachelor of Arts
- out of high school for 3 or more years
- 2.0 with F Forgiveness
Scientific and Technical Writing
- grade of C or better in all English and Writing courses
Social Studies Secondary Education
- < 60 credits, overall GPA 2.5
- > 60 credits, overall GPA 2.75
Sociology
- SOCA 101 with a C- or higher; overall GPA of 2.0
School of Medicine
Communication Sciences and Disorders
- 2.8 overall GPA
Exercise Physiology
- Admission into this program is based on an overall GPA of 2.75.
Immunology and Medical Microbiology
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Admission into this program is based on an overall GPA of 3.00 and successful completion of Biology 115 and Chemistry 115 with a "C" grade or better. Departmental review will be required.
School of Nursing
Students are admitted into this program to complete entrance requirements for this major. When students are ready to apply to Nursing, they must complete a separate application. Admission to this program is competitive, and admission to the pre-program does not guarantee admission into the major.
Pre-Nursing
24 hours or more transferable hours:- No more than 70 transferrable hours
- 2.5 overall GPA and Math 124 with a grade of C- or higher
- Must also meet minimum FTF requirements
School of Public Health
Public Health Sciences
- 2.75 overall GPA
Health Services Administration
- 2.75 overall GPA
School of Dentistry
Dental Hygiene
Students are admitted into the Dental Hygiene Program through a competitive process in which all applications are reviewed by the Dental Hygiene Admissions Committee. All applicants, including current college students, must apply to the Dental Hygiene Program and submit the required documentation to be considered. Admission to the program is limited by class size and successful completion of college courses does not guarantee admission. For more information, please contact the Dental Hygiene Administrative Assistant, Ms. Lori Groover lgroover@hsc.wvu.edu.
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3.0 overall and science college GPA
University Honors College
Transfer students who have earned fewer than 20 credit hours as a full-time student and have maintained a 3.7 cumulative GPA without an I or W on their transcript may submit an application for membership to the Honors College.
Freshmen transfer students with 20-34 credit hours and a 3.7 cumulative GPA who are interested in joining the Honors College must request an appointment with Associate Dean Damien Clement.