Before You Apply

Applicants may be required to complete an on-campus academic assessment prior to enrollment in certain classes or programs. The assessment is normally administered during registration and is used to assist in placing students at the appropriate level of instruction.

Applicants who wish to enter a program of study (curriculum) should provide official transcripts from all high schools, colleges, and universities attended and may be required to meet with a college counselor prior to admission to:

• Discuss educational interests,
• Determine needed academic assessments,
• Plan admission to a specific curriculum,
• Examine other reasonable standards to insure that applicants possess the potential to meet curriculum requirements.

Current year high school graduates are strongly encouraged to provide official copies of their high school transcripts.

Official transcripts are required in order to be considered for admission to the following curricula:

• Dental Hygiene
• Nursing
• Practical Nursing
• Radiation Oncology
• Radiography

Please note that students who have attended another Virginia community college do not need to submit an offical transcript from the community college when applying to Virginia Western.

Applicants who do not meet academic requirements for a specific course or curriculum may be required to complete a developmental course or program before acceptance to the desired curriculum.

Applicants seeking admission to one of the Health Technology programs (Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Practical Nursing, Radiation Oncology, and Radiography) must meet additional specific entrance requirements. Applicants interested in one of these programs should meet with the health technology information specialist and complete specific requests for entry into the curriculum.