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
- Center for Learning, Advising and Student Success
- 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 Dentistry
- School of Medicine
- School of Nursing
- 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
- 2.25 college GPA
All Other Engineering Majors
Students with fewer than 24 credit hours
- 2.75 college GPA
- SAT 540, ACT 22 or 45 ALEKS score
- departmental approval
- 2.75 college GPA
- 3.00 high school GPA
- departmental approval
Students with 24+ transfer hours
- 2.75 college GPA
- eligible to take Calculus I
- departmental approval
Center for Learning, Advising and Student Success
Pre-Pharmacy
Admission into this program is based on an overall GPA of 3.50. Students are admitted into this program to complete entrance requirements for the PharmD program. When students are ready to apply to the PharmD program, they must complete a separate application through PharmCAS. Admission to the PharmD program is competitive, and admission to the pre-program does not guarantee admission into the professional curriculum.
- 3.00 overall GPA and SAT Math 610 or ACT Math 26
- ALEKS 65
CLASS Pharmacy
- 3.50 overall GPA and ALEKS 65
College of Applied Human Sciences
All majors under this college require a 2.00 overall GPA for transfer.
Elementary Education
- 2.75 overall GPA
Mental Health and Addiction Studies
- 2.50 overall GPA
John Chambers College of Business and Economics
Direct admission into the John Chambers College of Business and Economics requires:- must meet freshman requirements, must have a 2.25 overall college GPA and eligible to take Math 126 or higher
- must have a 2.25 overall college GPA and qualify for Math 150 if 60+ credits
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 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
- 2.0 overall GPA
- 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 SOCA 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 154 or MATH 155 with minimum grade of C
- 2.0 overall GPA
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
Integrated Studies
- 2.0 overall GPA
- 12 credit hours or at least 2 years post-high school graduation
Mathematics
- must have completed MATH 154 or 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, BIOL 116 and CHEM 115 and have minimum overall GPA of 2.0
Physics
- GPA of 2.20 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 minimum GPA of 2.0
- 2.0 overall GPA
Regents Bachelor of Arts
- out of high school for 4 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 Dentistry
Dental Hygiene
- 3.70 overall GPA
- 3.70 overall GPA and ACT 24 or SAT 1180, ALEKS 45
School of Medicine
Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics
- Students not eligible for direct admission to the program may seek admission to the Center for Learning, Advising and Student Success.
Communication Sciences and Disorders
- 2.8 overall GPA
Exercise Physiology
- Admission into this program is based on an overall GPA of 2.75.
Health Services Management and Leadership
- 2.75 overall GPA
Immunology and Medical Microbiology
- 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
- Math 126 or grade of C in Math 122 and a 3.0 GPA
- Math 126 and a 3.0 GPA
- Must meet minimum FTF requirements
- Test Optional 3.20 HS GPA
University Honors College
Transfer students who have earned fewer than 20 credit hours as a full-time student and has 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.