Transfer Admission

Prospective transfer students seeking admission to a major in the School of Medicine Health Professions must meet the University's general admissions requirements, in addition to any program-specific criteria outlined below.

Students should complete the following to begin the admission process:

• Complete the undergraduate application to apply to WVU, selecting their desired major.
• Send all official transcripts to WVU.

Once a prospective student's application is complete, the admissions packet (including transcripts) is reviewed to determine eligibility for admission. Credit hours and all completed coursework are reviewed as part of this process. Students considered to have sophomore through senior standing (by credit hours) will be informed of: 

• Any classes that must be completed prior to enrollment in major-specific courses; and
• Estimated time remaining to complete the degree. 

If a student is determined to be eligible for admission, a member of the Student Services staff will be in touch with information on next steps and registration for classes. Questions? Contact us via email or refer to the following for more information: 

• Translation of credit
• FAQs for transfer students
• Admitted student resources

Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics

Prospective transfer students who are interested in Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine eligibility for admission. If not offered direct admission, students who are otherwise eligible for admission to WVU will be placed into the Healthcare Pathway in the Center for Learning, Advising and Student Success (CLASS), where they will have the opportunity to take prerequisite courses and apply later via the regular admission pathway. 

Admission is also contingent on whether there is space available in the program, as a limited number of students can be accepted in each cohort. 

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Prospective transfer students who are interested in Communication Sciences and Disorders must have a 2.8 cumulative grade point average (GPA) to be approved for admission. 

Exercise Physiology

Prospective transfer students who are interested in Exercise Physiology must have a 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA) to be approved for admission. 

Health Informatics and Information Management

Prospective transfer students who are interested in Health Informatics and Information Management are admitted directly into the program as long as they are eligible to be admitted to WVU. 

Immunology and Medical Microbiology

Prospective transfer students who are interested in Immunology and Medical Microbiology must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) and have successfully completed BIOL 115 and 115L and CHEM 115 and 115L (or equivalents) with a grade of C or higher. 

Admission is also contingent on whether there is space available in the program, as only 40 students can be accepted into any class (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior).

Respiratory Therapy

Prospective transfer students who are interested in Respiratory Therapy may apply via the indirect admission pathway. Seats in each cohort are limited, so prospective students should review admission criteria early to ensure they remain on track to submit a competitive application.