Gateway Information

ADMISSION TO THE NURSING MAJOR

Application and Deadline

1. Freshman students entering the University of Lynchburg with an intended program goal of nursing should plan to apply in their second semester of their 2nd year at the University of Lynchburg. Applications are due by April 1st.

2. Transfer and second-degree students’ applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis following receipt of transcripts. 

Application Requirements: Current University of Lynchburg, Second Degree, and Transfer Students 

The following are the minimum requirements to apply for admission to nursing:

1. Completion of all general education credits/courses required (or equivalent) to complete the nursing four-year plan, except DELL 400-level.  

2. Candidates must maintain a 3.0, overall, GPA. 

3. Completion of the following Nursing Prerequisite courses (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of “C”.

   • BIOL 224 (with lab) Human Anatomy and Physiology I

   • BIOL 225 (with lab) Human Anatomy and Physiology II

   • CHEM 127 The Chemistry of Life

   • PBHL 275 Medical Terminology

   • PBHL 270 Nutrition

   • STAT 222 Introductory Statistics

   • PSYC 241 Developmental Psychology

4. ATI TEAS Test minimum total score of 58.7% (Proficient) 

   • Testing will be in February and March of each academic year.  

     • The test will be administered twice on the University of Lynchburg campus. Any additional TEAS testing will be outside of the institution and the responsibility of the student. 

     • Students may repeat the TEAS test twice (3 total attempts). Each student is limited to three attempts in a 6-month period with remediation strongly suggested between each attempt.

     • Total score less than 58.7% after 3 attempts, when meeting other admission criteria, will be reviewed on an individual basis. 

Admission Requirements

1. Once all admission requirements are fulfilled, priority will be determined by the following ranking:  

   • Overall GPA  

   • Number of hours completed at University of Lynchburg 

   •  TEAS score

2. Applications will be sent to all candidates who are admitted to the University and have declared nursing as their major. 

3. Applicants will be notified of admission decisions by June 15th of each year.

4. Students who have pre-registered for nursing courses but are not admitted to the major should meet with their advisors to change their schedule for the upcoming year. 

5. Meet the University of Lynchburg Nursing Essential Performance Standards and Functional Abilities for Nursing Students.

6. Criminal History Records Check must be completed as per the Virginia Board of Nursing.

7. Non-refundable nursing fees are due before beginning the nursing curriculum.

8. Complete requirements for clinical clearance.

REMAINING IN THE NURSING MAJOR/PROGRESSION POLICY

1. Students must achieve a grade of B- or better in all nursing courses.

2. The school of nursing will use plus and minus grades and no final grade will be rounded upward.

3. If a student is not successful in obtaining the required grades in nursing courses, the nursing student may repeat a course once if space is available.  

4. If a nursing student fails to earn a minimum grade of B- on any two required nursing courses, or the same course twice, the student must withdraw from the nursing major. 

5. A student receives the same grade in the skill/clinical as they do in the didactic portion of the class. 

6. Specific policies and regulations for nursing majors and clinical practice are published in the course syllabi and /or the nursing student handbook. 

7. Policies include having on file in our clinical management software with a complete list of immunizations, including hepatitis B, as well as drug screening. Prior to admission to the nursing program, a Criminal History Records Check must be completed as required by the Board of Nursing. Students are responsible for their own transportation to clinical sites. 

8. A non-refundable professional fee and technology fee, charged upon entry to the pre-nursing courses and at the beginning of each nursing semester, covers skills lab (including simulation) supplies and standardized testing. There may be additional charges related to equipment or testing; these are listed in the Nursing Student Handbook and on the University of Lynchburg Nursing website. During the junior and senior years, the student will take a variety of tests to prepare for the NCLEX RN exam, which is required to practice. 

Recommended Majors: 

Exercise Physiology (BS)

University of Lynchburg Program Information:

Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT)

Lynchburg Required Prerequisite Courses and Undergraduate Equivalents:

Anatomy and physiology (8 credits)

• BIOL 224: Anatomy and Physiology I

• BIOL 225: Anatomy and Physiology II

Chemistry (4 credits)

• • CHEM 111: General Chemistry I 

  • CHEM 127: Chemistry of Life

Psychology or sports psychology (3 credits)

• • PSYC 111: Introduction to Psychological Science

  • HPE 304: Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology

Kinesiology (3 credits) or Physics (4 credits)

• EXPH 380: Kinesiology 

• PHYS 141: College Physics I

Exercise physiology (3 credits) or biology (4 credits)

• • EXPH 325: Physiology of Exercise

  • BIOL 114: Cells: Genetic and Molecular

Statistics (3 credits)

• • STAT 222: Introductory Statistics

Recommended Majors: 

Any offered major

University of Lynchburg Program Information:

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS)

Lynchburg Required Prerequisite Courses and Undergraduate Equivalents:

No Required Prerequisites

Recommended Majors: 

Any offered major

University of Lynchburg Program Information:

Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)

Lynchburg Required Prerequisite Courses and Undergraduate Equivalents:

No Required Prerequisites

Recommended Majors: 

Any offered major

University of Lynchburg Program Information:

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Lynchburg Required Prerequisite Courses and Undergraduate Equivalents:

No Required Prerequisites

Additional Information:

Submit official GMAT or GRE scores with a GMAT score of 400 or higher. This requirement is waived for students with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher or a certain amount of real-world work experience (resume would be required).

Recommended Majors: 

Any offered major

University of Lynchburg Program Information:

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Lynchburg Required Prerequisite Courses and Undergraduate Equivalents:

No Required Prerequisites

Additional Information:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.

• 2.75 minimum undergraduate GPA.

Recommended Majors: 

Any offered major

University of Lynchburg Program Information:

Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership Studies (MA)

Lynchburg Required Prerequisite Courses and Undergraduate Equivalents:

No Required Prerequisites

Recommended Major(s): 

Exercise Physiology (BS)

Lynchburg Program Information:

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Lynchburg Required Prerequisite Courses and Undergraduate Equivalents:

General Biology with lab (4 cr.)

• • BIOL 114: Cells: Genetic and Molecular

General Chemistry with lab (8 cr.)

• • CHEM 111: General Chemistry I

  • CHEM 112: General Chemistry II

Physics with lab (8 cr.)

• • PHYS 141: College Physics I

  • PHYS 142: College Physics II

Human Anatomy with lab (4 cr.)

• • BIOL 224: Anatomy and Physiology I

Human Physiology with lab (4 cr.)

• • BIOL 225: Anatomy and Physiology II

Advanced Biology (3 cr.)

* other courses which satisfy this requirement may be considered *

• • BIOL 360: Molecular Cell Biology

  • BIOL 424: Microbiology

  • EXPH 325: Physiology of Exercise

General Psychology (3 cr.)

• • PSYC 111: Introduction to Psychological Science

Advanced Psychology (3 cr.)

• • Any PSYC course 200-level or above

Writing-Intensive Courses (9 cr.)

• • Any WE-designated courses

Pre-calculus or above (3 cr.)

• • MATH 102: Precalculus

  • MATH 103: Calculus

Statistics (3 cr.)

• • STAT 222: Introductory Statistics

Recommended Major(s): 

Biology - Biomedical Science (BS)

Lynchburg Program Information:

Master of PA Medicine (MPAM)

Lynchburg Required Prerequisite Courses and Undergraduate Equivalents:

General Biology with lab (8 cr.) 

• BIOL 113: Evolution, Ecology, and Organisms

• BIOL 114: Cells: Genetic and Molecular

• BIOL 210: Animal Biology

• BIOL 360: Molecular Cell Biology

• BIOL 454: Immunology

General Chemistry with lab (4 cr.)

• CHEM 111: General Chemistry I

• CHEM 112: General Chemistry II

Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry with lab (4 cr.)

• CHEM 221: Organic Chemistry I

• CHEM 222: Organic Chemistry II

• CHEM 320: Biochemistry I

Human Anatomy with lab (4 cr.)

• BIOL 224: Anatomy and Physiology I

• BIOL 332: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

Human Physiology with lab (4 cr.)

• BIOL 225: Anatomy and Physiology II

• BIOL 333: Comparative Vertebrate Physiology

Microbiology with lab (4 cr.)

• BIOL 424: Microbiology

Genetics (3 cr.)

• BIOL 256: Genetics

• BIOL 323: Genetics (previous course number)

General or Developmental Psychology (3 cr.)

• PSYC 111: Introduction to Psychological Science

• PSYC 241: Developmental Psychology

Statistics (3 cr.)

• STAT 222: Introductory Statistics

• BUAD 241: Business Statistics

Social Sciences (3 cr.)

• ECON 100: Economic Perspectives

• ECON 101

• ECON 201: Principles of Economics - Micro

• ECON 202: Principles of Economics - Macro

• SOCI 103: Social Problems

• SOCI 201: Social Life in America

• SOCI 209: Applied Sociology

• SOCI 222: Sociology of Race/Ethnicity

• SOCI 225: Poverty, Homelessness, and Social Justice

• SOCI 247: Gender and Society

• SOCI 264: Social Inequality and Oppression

• SOCI 267: Family Violence: A Sociological Perspective

• SOCI 277: Social Research Methods and Statistics

• POLI 111: Quest for Justice

• POLI 112: Quest for Power

Additional Information:

The minimum cumulative GPA to be considered for admission is 3.0. Strong applicants will exceed the minimum GPA. In addition to the cumulative GPA applicants must have a minimum science GPA of 3.0 and a minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.0 (all on a 4.0 scale)

Applicants must also complete at least 500 hours of direct patient care and at least 8 hours shadowing a licensed PA prior to matriculation

Recommended Majors: 

Any offered major

University of Lynchburg Program Information:

Master of Science in School Counseling (MS)

Lynchburg Required Prerequisite Courses and Undergraduate Equivalents:

No Required Prerequisites

Recommended Majors: 

Exercise Physiology (BS)

University of Lynchburg Program Information:

Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT)

Other Programs Information:

CAATE Program Search

Common Prerequisite Courses:

Anatomy & Physiology (with lab)

Biology (with lab)

Chemistry (with lab, two semesters)

Physics (with lab)

Exercise Physiology

Biomechanics

Kinesiology

Psychology

Statistics

Medical Terminology

Recommended Major(s): 

Biology - Biomedical Science (BS)

Chemistry (BS or BA)

University of Lynchburg Program Information:

Lynchburg does not offer this program

Other Programs Information: 

ASDA - U.S. Dental Schools

Common Prerequisite Courses:

General biology (with lab, two semesters)

General chemistry (with lab, two semesters)  

Organic chemistry (with lab, two semesters)  

Physics (with lab, two semesters) 

Anatomy and Physiology (with lab, two semesters)

Biochemistry (with lab)

Microbiology (with lab)

Math

Social Sciences

Recommended Major(s): 

Biology - Biomedical Science (Biomedical Engineering)

Chemistry (Chemical Engineering)

Computer Science (Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering)

Mathematics (Systems Engineering)

Lynchburg Program Information:

Lynchburg does not offer this program, but is partnered with the University of Virginia.

Other Programs Information: 

A student pursues the dual-degree at University of Lynchburg for the first three years. After completing 60 semester credit hours, including the General Education requirements and the required classes listed below, the student becomes eligible to apply to U.Va. as a non-degree seeking student. A minimum grade point average of 3.4, both in mathematic and science courses and overall, is required for acceptance as a non-degree seeking student. If accepted into the program, the

student will then enroll in courses at U.Va. that complete the requirements for the undergraduate University of Lynchburg major and position her- or himself for graduate studies. Once all of the requirements for the University of Lynchburg major are completed, the student earns a B.S. from University of Lynchburg, usually at the end of the fourth year.

During the year that the student earns a BS, she or he is eligible to apply for admission to the U.Va. graduate engineering program through the normal application process. A student may choose three degree options as part of this application: Master of Engineering, Master of Science, or PhD. The Master of Engineering degree is a course-based degree that is typically completed within one year. The Master of Science degree is a research-based degree that requires the completion of a thesis and typically takes 2-3 years to complete.

Common Lynchburg Courses for Required Prerequisite Courses:

CHEM 111: General Chemistry I

CHEM 112: General Chemistry II

MATH 103: Calculus I

MATH 104: Calculus II

MATH 211: Calculus III 

MATH 301: Differential Equations

PHYS 161: Physics I

PHYS 162: Physics II

Additional Information:

For additional questions, reach out to Dr. Crystal Moorman, advisor for the pre-engineering pathway.

Recommended Major(s): 

Philosophy (BA)

Political Science (BA)

University of Lynchburg Program Information:

Lynchburg does not offer this program

Other Programs Information: 

NALP Directory of Law Schools

Common Prerequisite Courses:

Law schools commonly do not require specific courses as prerequisites for their program. Instead, emphasis should be placed on building these key skills:

Critical Reading & Writing: English, Philosophy, History

Logical Reasoning: Philosophy, Mathematics, Logic courses

Understanding Systems: Political Science, Government, Economics

Human Behavior: Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice

Oral Communication: Public Speaking, Debate, Mock Trial

Recommended Major(s): 

Biology - Biomedical Science (BS)

University of Lynchburg Program Information:

Lynchburg does not offer this program

Other Programs Information: 

AMCAS

Common Prerequisite Courses:

Biology (2 semesters with lab)

General Chemistry (2 semesters with lab)

Organic Chemistry (2 semesters with lab)

Physics (2  semesters with lab)

English (1 semester)

Biochemistry

Calculus

Psychology

Sociology

Statistics/Biostatistics

Genetics

Humanities

Behavioral Sciences

Social Sciences

Recommended Major(s): 

Biology - Biomedical Science (BS)

Public Health (BS)

Lynchburg Program Information:

Lynchburg does not offer this program

Other Programs Information: 

ACOTE School Directory

Common Prerequisite Courses:

Biology

Anatomy and Physiology

Psychology

Statistics

Physics

Medical Terminology

Human Development/Developmental Psychology

Sociology

Recommended Major(s): 

Biology - Biomedical Science (BS)

Lynchburg Program Information:

Lynchburg does not offer this program

Other Programs Information: 

ASCO Programs Directory

Common Prerequisite Courses:

General Chemistry (2 semesters w/ lab)

Organic Chemistry (1 semester w/ lab)

Biochemistry (1 semester, preferably w/ lab)

Biology (2 semesters w/ lab)

Immunology (1 semester)

Human Anatomy (1 semester w/ lab)

Human Physiology (1 semester w/ lab)

Physics (2 semesters w/ lab)

Microbiology (1 semester, lab optional)

Mathematics (1 semester Calculus & 1 semester Statistics)

English (2 semesters)

Psychology (1 semester)

Recommended Major(s): 

Biology - Biomedical Science (BS)

Chemistry (BA or BS)

Lynchburg Program Information:

Lynchburg does not offer this program

Other Programs Information: 

PharmCAS School Directory

Common Prerequisite Courses:

General Chemistry (2 semesters w/ lab)

Organic Chemistry (2 semesters w/ lab)

Biology (2 semesters w/ lab)

Physiology (1 semester w/ lab)

Physics (2 semesters w/ lab)

Microbiology (1-2 semesters w/ lab)

Biochemistry (1 semester)

Statistics (1 semester)

Mathematics (1-2 semesters)

English (2 semesters)

Economics (1 semester)

Psychology/Sociology (1-2 semesters)

Speech/Public Speaking (1 semester)

Recommended Major(s): 

Exercise Physiology (BS)

Lynchburg Program Information:

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Other Programs Information: 

PTCAS Directory

Common Prerequisite Courses:

Biology (with lab, two semesters)

Chemistry (with lab, two semesters)

Physics (with lab, two semesters)

Anatomy & Physiology (with lab, two semesters)

Psychology (general, sometimes additional is requested)

Statistic

Social/Behavioral Science 

English/Writing

Kinesiology/Exercise Science

Medical Terminology

Recommended Major(s): 

Biology - Biomedical Science (BS)

Lynchburg Program Information:

Master of PA Medicine (MPAM)

Other Programs Information: 

ARC-PA Program Search

Common Prerequisite Courses for Other Programs:

Anatomy

Physiology

General & Organic Chemistry

Microbiology

Biochemistry

Biology

English/Writing

Statistics

Psychology

Medical Terminology 

Additional Information:

Applicants must also complete at least 500 hours of direct patient care and at least 8 hours shadowing a licensed PA prior to matriculation

Recommended Major(s): 

Public Health (BS)

Lynchburg Program Information:

Master of Public Health

Other Programs Information: 

ASPPH Academic Program Finder

Recommended Prerequisite Courses:

No required prerequisite courses

Recommended Major(s): 

Biology - Biomedical Science (BS)

Lynchburg Program Information:

Lynchburg does not offer this program

Other Programs Information: 

AVMA Program List

Recommended Prerequisite Courses:

**Note - prerequisites vary widely between institutions. Please review the document provided on the AVMA webpage for details about individual institutions.

General Chemistry (2 semesters w/ lab)

Organic Chemistry (2 semesters w/ lab)

Biology (2 semesters w/ lab)

Physiology (1 semester w/ lab)

Physics (2 semesters w/ lab)

Microbiology (1-2 semesters w/ lab)

Biochemistry (1 semester)

Genetics (1 semester)

Nutrition (animal, 1 semester)

Statistics (1 semester)

Mathematics (1-2 semesters)

English (2 semesters)

Economics (1 semester)

Psychology/Sociology (1-2 semesters)

Speech/Public Speaking (1 semester)