WVU MEDICINE CENTER FOR NURSING EDUCATION TO ACCEPT ONLINE APPLICATION IN JANUARY

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education (CNE) will begin accepting online applications for the spring 2026 cohort of its new nursing diploma program at 9 a.m. on Jan. 15.    

The 21-month program offers prospective students a quality, hospital-based nursing education with an option for a full tuition waiver in exchange for a three-year work commitment in any WVU Medicine hospital upon graduation. The first cohort – for fall 2025 — received more than 650 applications

The CNE will be housed in a state-of-the-art facility within the WVU Innovation Corporation. Renovations are ongoing but are expected to wrap up in early 2025, with the CNE opening its doors in the spring.   

When completed, the school will showcase innovative learning and training spaces along with amenities to address barriers to education experienced by many students, such as study rooms, laundry facilities, a food bank, and lactation rooms. 

“As we celebrate the arrival of our fall 2025 cohort this August, we are equally thrilled to connect with our applicants for spring 2026,” Tanya Rogers, Ed.D., M.S.N., assistant vice president of nursing education for the CNE, said.  

“Whether you’re a first-time applicant or reapplying, we encourage you to explore our website for updates, reach out for tips on strengthening your application, and take the first step toward a rewarding career in healthcare. We’ve made exciting changes to streamline the process and make it easier to navigate.”  

To be eligible for enrollment, interested students must have a high school diploma, GED, or TASC equivalent by Oct. 1, with a C average or higher in high school or college algebra, chemistry, and English. 

The program’s application and all necessary materials must be completed and submitted by March 1 for admission to the second cohort of students, which will begin classes in January 2026. Application cycles will open in January and August of each year.  

For more information on the WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education or to apply to the program, visit WVUMedicine.org/CNE. For assistance with the application process, please email [email protected]

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