ADN TO BSN COMPLETION WITH WMU
Kellogg Community College is partnering with Western Michigan University to make it easy for KCC Nursing graduates to transfer into WMU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program.
This includes a new scholarship allowing KCC Nursing graduates to take the eligible Michigan Transfer Agreement courses required to enter WMU’s program for free at KCC. The scholarship also covers tuition and fees for up to 15 credits of required BSN courses at WMU, cutting the cost of completing the 30-credit BSN in half.
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Why Choose the ADN to BSN Program?
The ADN-BSN scholarship offers eligible students:
- Free tuition for MTA courses at KCC: Complete general education courses tuition-free
- Half of WMU tuition covered: The grant funds the first 15 nursing credits at WMU, reducing costs by 50%
- Affordable excellence: With grant support, WMU’s BSN program costs just $9,049, compared to $18,098 without the grant
- Flexible online format: WMU’s BSN program is 100% online, with both part-time and full-time options available
- Seamless transfer process: Dedicated advisors at KCC and WMU guide students every step of the way
What Does the ADN-BSN Scholarship Cover?
- 100% of tuition and required fees for up to five eligible MTA courses at KCC not included in the ADN program requirements
- Up to 15 credits of tuition and fees for eligible nursing courses at WMU once a student transfers to complete the BSN
Eligible Courses
Some MTA courses are required to earn the ADN at KCC. This scholarship will cover 100% of tuition and required fees for up to five MTA courses at KCC not already part of the KCC Nursing Program.
Eligible general education courses required for the MTA that are covered by the scholarship include:
- English Composition (up to six credits):
- ENGL 151/151H: Freshman Composition/Freshman Composition – Honors
- ENGL 152/152H: Freshman Composition/Freshman Composition – Honors
- COMM 110: Introduction to Communication Studies
- COMM 111: Business and Technical Communication
- COMM 207: Public Speaking
- Humanities (up to six credits):
- ART 211: Art Appreciation
- HUMA 151: Encounter with the Arts
- MUSI 211: Music Appreciation
- SERV 200: Service-Learning
- Mathematics (up to three credits):
- MATH 130: Statistics
- Science (up to eight credits):
- BIOL 201: Human Anatomy
- CHEM 100: Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Social Sciences (up to nine credits):
- PSYC 201/201H: Introduction to Psychology/Introduction to Psychology – Honors
- PSYC 220: Developmental Psychology
- SOCI 201/201H: Introduction to Sociology/Introduction to Sociology – Honors
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible ADN-BSN scholarship students must:
- Have graduated from KCC’s Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (ADN) program, or
- Have completed the first year of ADN coursework through NURS 150 and 155
How to Sign Up
1. Complete the Interest in RN to BSN KCC to WMU Form
2. Schedule an appointment
a. Current Students: Schedule an appointment with ADN-BSN Liaison and Data AnalystRachel Burton
b. Graduates: Schedule an appointment through Starfish with Nursing Advisor Jacqueline Hulderman-Tavernier
During this meeting, your academic record will be reviewed to identify remaining MTA courses.
3. Submit required forms: Complete the Letter of Intent to confirm participation and the Authorization for Release of Student Information, which allows KCC to share your information with WMU
4. Register for classes
a. Current students: After required forms are complete, the student’s information will be sent to Financial Aid the following Friday; after 24 hours, the student will be able to register for classes
b. Graduates: After the required forms are complete, the student must apply to KCC as a guest student and confirm their application via email to the ADN-BSN team at ADN-BSN@kellogg.edu;once confirmed, the student’s information will be sent to Financial Aid the following Friday, and after 24 hours they can register for classes
Upcoming Events
Upcoming ADN-BSN events include:
- Wednesday, Dec. 11: Meet ADN-BSN Liaison Rachel Burton at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony for more information about the grant program
- 10 a.m. to noon Friday, April 25: NURS 286 Capstone Event
For More Information
For more information or to check your eligibility, email ADN-BSN@kellogg.edu, call 269-660-2324 or visit the Nursing Office in Room 105 of the C Classroom Building on the North Avenue campus in Battle Creek.
