Priority Admissions

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Through the creation of the joint program in medicine, talented, qualified students at Virginia Wesleyan University may apply for admission to Eastern Virginia Medical School during the fall semester of the sophomore year. Individuals selected for admission into this program are expected to complete a challenging academic program at VWU and to obtain substantive exposure to the field of medicine as an undergraduate. Upon completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree at VWU, students in this program are guaranteed admission in the Eastern Virginia Medical School.

Through the University’s Early Assurance Program with Eastern Virginia Medical School, VWU students have an enhanced opportunity to earn graduate degrees in eight EVMS master’s programs (Master’s degree in Physician Assistant, Surgical Assisting, Contemporary Human Anatomy, Laboratory Animal Science, Pathologist Assistant, Art Therapy, Biotechnology, and Public Health). The Early Assurance Program with EVMS gives admission preference to VWU students interested in pursuing advanced degrees.

Priority Admissions University of Virginia Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy - Master of Public Policy (MPP)

Graduating VWU Batten Honors College students have the opportunity to enroll in the Master of Public Policy (MPP) program at the University of Virginia. Pioneering a new model of leadership and policy education, the Batten School provides a powerful interdisciplinary learning environment to foster the next generation of policy leaders and analysts. Batten MPP students train to execute tangible solutions to real-world problems through rigorous cost benefit analysis, innovation and teamwork. As long as students remain in good standing academically, selected students will receive an annual fellowship of at least $7,500 for Virginia residents and at least $12,500 for non-Virginia residents in each of the MPP’s program’s two years. The Batten School will also offer opportunities for students to earn additional assistantships, fellowships or other awards in the second year.

Candler School of Theology at Emory University

The Candler School of Theology is one of seven graduate schools at Emory University in Georgia. This agreement guarantees admission to Candler, with scholarship opportunities, in the school's Master of Divinity or Master of Religious Leadership programs. To be eligible, VWU graduates must meet Candler admission requirements, including a 3.0 GPA or higher for all undergraduate course work, and must have successfully completed at least three four-credit courses in the Department of Religious Studies (or religiously-themed courses in the Departments of History and Philosophy) with at least a 3.0 GPA average in those courses. In keeping with Virginia Wesleyan’s strong United Methodist heritage and traditions, this agreement will lead to further opportunities for VWU graduates to make career contributions as pastors, biblical scholars and servant leaders.

Sentara Masters Entry to Nursing Practice (MENP)

VWU students from any major with the appropriate prerequisite courses may apply for guaranteed admission to the Sentara Entry to Nursing Practice master’s program. This program allows students with a Bachelor's degree to simultaneously complete Nursing certification and receive a Master's degree. A maximum of two VWU students per year who meet the admission criteria may be selected for guaranteed admission, but additional students may apply for admission via the standard track.

Appalachian School of Law

Virginia Wesleyan students can gain priority admission to Appalachian School of Law with a 3.0 cumulative GPA and an LSAT score of at least 150. The ASL Juris Doctor program includes broad training in the theory and practice of law, as well as opportunities for focused study in Litigation, Criminal Law, or Natural Resource Law.

Boston University School of Theology

Virginia Wesleyan University and the Boston University School of Theology are committed to the education of future ordained and lay leaders of the United Methodist Church and its ecumenical partners and share the concern that students be able to progress toward careers in ministry with manageable costs and debts. This