INSTITUTE, W.Va. – The Bachelor of Science in nursing program at West Virginia State University (WVSU) has received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a national accreditation agency for nursing programs.

The CCNE granted WVSU’s program the maximum initial accreditation of five years following a rigorous onsite evaluation and assessment of the curriculum.

“This is a major milestone for West Virginia State University to achieve national accreditation from the CCNE and I want to commend our Director of Nursing, Dr. Mary Sizemore, for leading the Department of Nursing to achieve this designation,” said Ericke S. Cage, WVSU President. “Our nursing program serves a vital work force that can meet the demands of the health care sector, and this accreditation will allow us to continue to grow our already impressive program.”

Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, the CCNE is an autonomous accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public health. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency/fellowship programs in nursing.

WVSU’s Bachelor of Science in nursing degree program began in 2020. The program is now enrolling for the fall 2023 semester. For more information, visit  www.wvstateu.edu/nursing or call (304) 766-5117.

About West Virginia State University (WVSU)
West Virginia State University is a public, land-grant, historically black university, which has evolved into a fully accessible, racially integrated, and multi-generational institution, located in Institute, W.Va. As a “living laboratory of human relations,” the university is a community of students, staff, and faculty committed to academic growth, service, and preservation of the racial and cultural diversity of the institution. Its mission is to meet the higher education and economic development needs of the state and region through innovative teaching and applied research. Visit http://www.wvsu.edu for more information.