Respiratory Therapy

Admissions

Requirements for Admission

Indirect pathway applicants must meet all of the following requirements to be considered for admission:

  • Minimum overall GPA of 2.50

  • Meet all general admission requirements for WVU

  • Meet all Respiratory Therapy program prerequisites
    • General Biology I and Lab (4 hrs): BIOL 101 and 101L or BIOL 115 and 115L or equivalent
    • General Biology II and Lab (4 hrs): BIOL 102 and 102L or BIOL 117 and 117L or equivalent
    • Introductory Chemistry and Lab (4 hrs): CHEM 111 and 111L or CHEM 115 and 115L or equivalent
    • Composition and Rhetoric I (3 hrs): ENGL 101 or equivalent
    • Public Communication (3 hrs): COMM 104 or MDS 270 or equivalent
    • Introductory Psychology (3 hrs): PSYC 101 or equivalent
    • Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 hrs): PALM 205 and 206 or PSIO 107 or equivalent

  • Submit the WVU application

  • Write and submit a 350–1,000 word statement of interest as part of the WVU application

  • Provide two letters of recommendation

    • Send the recommendation form to your recommenders for them to complete. It is preferred that one recommendation come from a college science professor.

    • Do not complete the recommendation form yourself

  • Complete a professional interview with members of the respiratory therapy faculty. The interview will cover a predetermined number of questions and will utilize a rubric scoring system to assess the interview outcome. 

Selection Process

Admission is offered based on the total score earned across five evaluation criteria (reflected in the linked attachment). Seats are awarded to applicants in order of highest overall score until the cohort is full.

If two or more applicants earn the same top score, the applicant(s) with the highest overall GPA will be offered the available seat(s).

Indirect Admission Pathway

Students who are not admitted to the Respiratory Therapy major as first-time freshmen may apply via the indirect admission pathway, typically during the spring semester of their sophomore year. This pathway will be available to change-of-major applicants currently enrolled in another major at WVU and transfer students. 

Current WVU Students (from another major on campus)

Follow the steps below to apply to the Respiratory Therapy program if you are currently a WVU student in another major:

  1. Visit the MyWVU Application Portal:
    Access the MyWVU Application Portal

  2. Sign in or create an account if needed.

  3. Select Start New Application.

  4. Read the applicant instructions and choose Yes, I agree to continue.

  5. Complete the application questions.

    • When you reach the question “What best describes you?”, select:
      Current WVU Student seeking HSC program

  6. Under Program at WVU, select Respiratory Therapy.

  7. Complete all remaining sections and submit your application.

  8. After you submit your application, send the recommendation form to your recommenders to complete.

  9. Faculty from the program will contact you to schedule your professional interview. 

External Transfers (from another institution)

Follow the steps below to apply to the Respiratory Therapy program as a transfer student from another 2- or 4-year college/university:

  1. Visit the MyWVU Application Portal:
    Access the MyWVU Application Portal

  2. Sign in or create an account if needed.

  3. Select Start New Application.

  4. Read the applicant instructions and choose Yes, I agree to continue.

  5. Complete the application questions.

    • When you reach the question “What best describes you?”, select:
      Seeking transfer admission to WVU

  6. Under Program at WVU, select Respiratory Therapy.

  7. Complete all remaining sections and submit your application.

  8. After you submit your application, send the recommendation form to your recommenders to complete.

  9. Faculty from the program will contact you to schedule your professional interview. 

Entry into Professional Phase

Regardless of entry method (direct or indirect), students admitted into the BSRT program must complete the following criteria prior to transitioning (entering) into the professional phase of the program (typically Fall term, junior year). 

  1. Possess a minimum overall GPA of 2.50 or higher.
  2. Complete PALM 205 (3 credits) and PALM 206 (lab 1 credit) or PSIO 107 (4 credits) with a minimum final course grade of C of higher.
  3. Successfully pass all the following prerequisite courses:
    • General Biology I and Lab (4 hrs): BIOL 101 and 101L or BIOL 115 and 115L or equivalent
    • General Biology II and Lab (4 hrs): BIOL 102 and 102L or BIOL 117 and 117L or equivalent
    • Introductory Chemistry and Lab (4 hrs): CHEM 111 and 111L or CHEM 115 and 115L or equivalent
    • Composition and Rhetoric I (3 hrs): ENGL 101 or equivalent
    • Public Communication (3 hrs): COMM 104 or MDS 270 or equivalent
    • Introductory Psychology (3 hrs): PSYC 101 or equivalent
  4. Review and meet all the Technical Standards requirements of the program.
  5. Complete all components of the Student Professional Phase Core Requirements Policy (at least 30 days prior to the start of the professional phase) including health insurance verification, health examination/health form, immunization and titer requirements, drug screen, and clearances required within the program.

Ready to apply to the Bachelor of Science (BSRT) program in Respiratory Therapy? Recently admitted to the major? Explore information based on your student type or status!

Questions? Contact Timmy Eads, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Enrollment Management.