Admission to the Basic B.S.N. Program

In addition to the university requirements, the following high school courses are required: biology and chemistry. Submission of SAT or ACT scores is required. Students with earned credits from other accredited colleges or universities are eligible for transfer.

Admission to the Accelerated B.S.N. Program

Admission requirements include 55 or more semester credits from an accredited college or university with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0, and a transcript which reflects:

• 8 semester hours in human anatomy and physiology with a laboratory
• 3 credits in microbiology with a laboratory
• 3 credits in human growth and development
• 4 credits in organic/biochemistry with a laboratory
• 3 credits of basic statistics
• 2 credits of human nutrition
• 6 credits of humanities
• 6 credits of social sciences

A grade point average of 3.0 is required for anatomy and physiology, microbiology and chemistry.

Acceptance into the program is not solely based on a student's GPA, but also on the goal statement and references. Interviews are encouraged and may be requested by the Admissions Committee.

Admission to the R.N. to B.S.N. Accelerated Program Track

Admission requirements are the same as those for admission to the accelerated BSN program.

Nurses not currently registered in the United States are not eligible for admission into the R.N. to B.S.N. Program. They may be admitted into the accelerated program.

International Students

There are additional test and documentation requirements for international students. These requirements are available online from the Admissions Office. The International Students and Scholar Services office has helpful information for international students.