The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion Program is a post-licensure degree program administered by the College of Arts and Sciences.

To apply for the program, the applicant must submit the BSN Application and:

1. A copy of a current, unencumbered RN license which permits them to practice nursing in the United States;
2. An official transcript from each college or university attended, including an official transcript awarding an associate degree or diploma from state-approved nursing program;
3. Applicants must have attained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on all college work attempted;
4. Be eligible for readmission to or be in good standing at the last college attended;

The application and supporting documents should be submitted by the application filing dates April 1 for the fall semester, October 15 for the spring semester, and March 1 for the summer session. The admissions office will notify applicants electronically. Following acceptance, the student will be contacted by the Director of the BSN Completion Program for advisement and registration.

Agreements with Germanna Community College Nursing Program

The University of Mary Washington (UMW) and Germanna Community College (GCC), recognizing the need for registered nurses (RNs) to achieve baccalaureate degrees in nursing through an education system which promotes seamless academic progression, have adopted three agreements.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion Program Direct Transfer Articulation Agreement (BSNCP-DTAA)

Commonly referred to as the 3+1 BSN Plan, this agreement guarantees admission to GCC nursing students who meet the admissions criteria UMW has established for the BSN Completion Program. Applicants complete the same admission process for the BSN Completion Program; in addition, the applicant submits a Letter of Intent for the plan.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Concurrent Enrollment Plan (BSN-CE)

This agreement permits GCC nursing students to be concurrently enrolled in the BSN Completion Program while completing an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in nursing. Applicants complete the same admission process for the BSN Completion Program; in addition, the applicant submits a Letter of Intent for the plan.