UMW Nursing BS Transfer Guide
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Program
Catalog Year 2026-2027
Based on VCCS Curriculum for AAS in NURSING
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Complete at a Virginia Community College |
Credits |
Course Equivalent |
Notes |
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SDV 100 College Success Skills or 101 Orientation |
1-2 |
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ENG 111 College Comp I |
3 |
ENG 101 |
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BIO 141 Human Anatomy & Phys I |
4 |
BIO-NT MJ 141 |
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PSY 230 |
3 |
PSYCH 120 |
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Humanities |
3 |
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General Education |
3 |
See UMW's required BSN general education courses listed below |
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BIO 142 Human Anatomy & Phys II |
4 |
BIO-NT MJ 142 |
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BIO 150 Intro Microbiology |
4 |
BIO-NT MJ 150 |
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NSG 100 Intro to Nursing Concepts |
4 |
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NSG 106 Competencies for Nursing Practice |
2 |
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NSG 130 Prof Nursing Concepts |
1 |
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NSG 200 Health Promotion & Assessment |
3 |
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NSG 152 Health Care Participant |
3 |
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NSG 170 Health/Illness Concepts |
6 |
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NSG 210 Health Care Concepts I |
5 |
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NSG 211 Health Care Concepts II |
5 |
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NSG 230 Adv Prof Nursing Concepts |
2 |
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NSG 252 Complex Health Care Concepts |
4 |
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NSG 270 Nursing Capstone (Clinical) |
4 |
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ENG 112 (or equivalent) |
3 |
ENG 202 |
Required for BSN |
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Social Science |
3 |
Social Science |
Recommended: PSY 200 or SOC 200; Required for BSN |
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Statistics |
3 |
STAT 180 |
MTH 155 or MTH 245 are approved courses; Required for BSN |
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General Education |
0-16 |
General Elective credit may be earned through the AAS (Nursing) or via alternate pathways (i.e. military, AP or IB); Required for BSN |
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Pre-Transfer Credits |
73-90 (64-68 for AAS + additional gen ed credits) |
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Complete at University of Mary Washington |
Credits |
Notes |
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RN (license) |
41 |
Upon verification of an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license, students are automatically granted 41 credits towards the BSN |
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NURS 305 |
3 |
Online option over 5 or 8 weeks |
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PHIL 226 |
3 |
Online option over 5 or 8 weeks |
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NURS 310 |
3 |
Online option over 8 weeks |
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NURS 330 |
3 |
Online option over 8 weeks |
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NURS 350 |
3 |
Online option over 8 weeks |
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NURS 360 |
3 |
Online option over 8 weeks |
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NURS 410 |
3 |
Online option over 16 weeks |
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NURS 440 |
3 |
Online option over 8 weeks |
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NURS 480 |
3 |
Online option over 8 weeks |
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NURS 490 |
3 |
Online option over 16 weeks |
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Post-Transfer Credits |
30-47 |
Transfer Guidance
The University of Mary Washington's BSN Completion Program is designed for registered nurses with an associate degree who are ready to take their careers to the next level. This flexible program allows you to balance work, life, and education, with the option to enroll full-time or study part-time at your own pace.
Graduates are prepared to:
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Pursue graduate-level nursing education
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Enhance patient care and outcomes in today’s complex healthcare systems
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Take on leadership and advanced clinical roles within the nursing profession
Important Links & Dates
BSN Degree Completion Program Filing Dates:
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Fall Semester: April 1
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Spring Semester: October 15
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Summer Term: March 1 (Applications received after these dates are reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis.)
To Apply Online, You'll Need:
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A current, unencumbered RN license (Virginia) OR proof of eligibility if you're about to receive your license.
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Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, including:
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The transcript awarding your associate or diploma nursing degree
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Any additional undergraduate coursework (Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale)
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For More Information: Contact UMW Admissions at (540) 654-2000 or email at bsnprogram@umw.edu
Financial Aid: https://www.umw.edu/financialaid/financial-aid/
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid at https://studentaid.gov
University Transfer Resource: www.TransferVirginia.org
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?
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Connect with an advisor at your community college and the University of Mary Washington within your first year. College Connect is available in your account at www.TransferVirginia.org
What Is the Impact on My Degree of the Work I Have Already Completed?
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Upon verification of an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license, students are automatically granted 41 credits toward the fulfillment of BSN degree requirements.
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Transfer credits may be earned through traditional college courses or alternative pathways.
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Exams: Earn qualifying scores on AP, IB, or CLEP tests.
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High School: Transfer credits from dual enrollment classes.
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Military: Convert JST or Air Force/Space Force transcripts into credit.
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Is This College Right For Me?
Nestled on a 234-acre residential campus in historic Fredericksburg, Virginia, it maintains a close-knit environment with an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 4,000 students. Learn more about our college at www.TransferVirginia.org
Did You Know That…
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Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at the University of Mary Washington.
What Can I Do With This Degree?
Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org
Program Successes & Highlights
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Initial development of the BSN Completion Program was supported by a grant from the Community Benefit Fund of the Mary Washington Hospital Foundation.
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Achieved initial and subsequent 10-year Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditations (2016, 2021)
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UMW collaborates with Mary Washington Healthcare and the Mary Washington Hospital Foundation to offer specialized funding to advance nursing education