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Admission Requirements
- Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Exam (most current version)
- This exam can be taken via through ATI, at a testing center of your choice, and testing is available at WCU
- Official scores must be sent to 蘑菇短视频Nursing from Assessment Technology Institute (ATI) and must be submitted with your application.
- Bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA from all coursework (undergraduate and graduate-if applicable).
- Course Prerequisites, all grades must be a C or higher.
- There are four science courses that are pre-requisites to start the program. To apply,
three of them must be completed by the application deadline. There are no exceptions.
- CHEM 132: Introductory Chem with Lab (4 sem. Credits)
- BIO 291: Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab (4 credits)
- BIO 292: Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/ Lab (4 credits)
- ENVH 260/261: Etiology of Infectious Disease w/ lab (3 credits) Note: this is a Microbiology course
- There are four science courses that are pre-requisites to start the program. To apply,
three of them must be completed by the application deadline. There are no exceptions.
- Nursing Prerequisites pre-requisites to start the program
- ND 330 Human Nutritional Needs. Equivalent 300 level course may be accepted.
- NSG 346 Pathophysiology for Nursing (Recommend taking at WCU; Equivalent 300 level course may be accepted. Email wcunursing@wcu.edu.)
- MATH 170 Applied Statistics (3 credits)
- Psychology 150 -General Psychology (3 credits)
For detailed information and commonly asked questions about prerequisites and equivalences including but not limited to North Carolina Community Colleges (NCCC), StraighterLine, and steps to take before contacting wcunursing@wcunursing.edu and the Registrar's office, review these documents: Requirements & Helpful Hints Prerequisites
Program Costs
Costs are based on 2025-2026 charges and are subject to change.
For disadvantaged students who have been admitted to 蘑菇短视频and are planning to apply
to one of our BSN program offerings, the PEN Scholars program will provide specific
support services through a dedicated academic and faculty advisor.
Refer to these links for related information about general , reduced undergraduate tuition , financial aid , available and the . 蘑菇短视频Scholarships are available for students once admitted to the university (ABSN
acceptance may be pending) and typically has a February 1st deadline annually.
Tuition & Fees
- Resident: $3524.78
- Non-Resident: $5524.78
Includes Health Insurance fee of $1182.28 which can be waived if coverage is verified.
Additional Costs
- ExamSoft $75.00
- Books $100 (purchase)
- ATI Package $550
- Virtual Simulation $100
- Liability Insurance $15
- Nursing Lab Supplies $125
- Uniform $250
- CastleBranch $125
- CPR Certification $85
- Immunizations $Varies
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NCLEX Review Book $50
Tuition & Fees
- Resident: $3524.78
- Non-Resident: $5524.78
Includes Health Insurance fee of $1182.28 which can be waived if coverage is verified.
Additional Costs
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- Books $100 (purchase)
- ATI Package $550
- Virtual Simulation $100
- Nursing Lab Supplies $125
- Additional Background Check $30-40
- Additional Urine Drug Screen $45
Tuition & Fees
- In-State: $171.71/credit hr
- Out-of-State: $338.37/credit hr
Includes Health Insurance fee of $1182.28 which can be waived if coverage is verified.
Additional Costs
- Books $100 (purchase)
- ATI Package $550
- Virtual Simulation $100
- Nursing Lab Supplies $125
- Additional Background Check $30-40
- Additional Urine Drug Screen $45
Optional Costs
- Uniform Refresh $125 (recommended)
- Out of town hotel for clinical rotation at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist/Brenner's Hospital $300
Tuition & Fees
- Resident: $3524.78
- Non-Resident: $5524.78
Includes Health Insurance fee of $1182.28 which can be waived if coverage is verified.
Additional Costs
- ExamSoft $75.00
- Books $100 (purchase)
- ATI Package $550
- Virtual Simulation $100
- Nursing Lab Supplies $125
- Liability Insurance $15
- Graduation Fee $60
- Additional Background Check $30-40
- Additional Urine Drug Screen $45
- Application to Board of Nursing $75
- Criminal Background Check (BON) $38
- NCLEX Exam $200
Optional Costs
- Nursing Pin $30+
- Graduation Regalia $50+
- Sigma Thea Tau membership $80+
