B.S. in Nursing - Traditional Program

Traditional Nursing Program

Admission Criteria for Acceptance into the Nursing Program:

• High School GPA of 85*
• Grade of 80 in all math and science classes taken in 9th-11th grades
• Math- three years including algebra
• Science- three years including biology and chemistry
• Average grade of 78 in all English classes taken in 9th-11th grades (minimum 2 English classes required)
• ACT or SAT scores required for review
• Written personal statement (200-500 word statement about why you want to become a nurse).  

*Students with a GPA of 85 will be reviewed for acceptance into the nursing program when the application is complete. Students with a GPA between 80 and 84, may be reviewed for acceptance into the nursing program if there is space available and other admission criteria is met.

Traditional Nursing Program- Transfer Applicants

Application for transfer students is closed for Fall 2020.

Admission Criteria for Acceptance into the Nursing Program for Transfer Applicants:

• GPA-2.75
• Requisite courses (see below) must be completed with a grade of C or better.

• Essay (200-300 words about why you want to be a nurse)
• Applications for this program are no longer being accepted for fall 2020.
  • Decision letters will be sent by July 1^st.
• Students will be accepted, rejected or placed on a wait list. 
  • A letter will be sent to the student with the decision.

Transfer Policy

The Traditional Nursing Program accommodates first-time freshman students and is set up as a 4-year cohort that is fully enrolled each fall with incoming freshman. There are very few transfer students admitted. Transfer students should apply in May prior to the fall start date. 

• Transfer students are considered only if a vacancy exists in the existing cohort and the applicant meets all of the criteria.
• Transfer students begin coursework in the fall term of the second year in the nursing program; not the spring term or summer term.
• Any student previously dismissed from another Nursing Program will not be considered for admission. 
• Transfer students will take 3-full years of classes before graduation from the Traditional Program regardless of the number of transfer credits.
• Transfer applications will only be reviewed after
  • Completed application
  • Official transcripts received
  • Essay received 
  • A formal review of application showing all the criteria has been met

Courses Required Prior to Completing the Transfer Application

Courses listed below must be completed with a grade of C or better prior to May 30^th of fall admission

• BIOL 130 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture 
• BIOL 130A Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 
• BIOL 131 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture  
• BIO 131A Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 
• CHEM 160 General Chemistry I Lecture  
• CHEM 160A General Chemistry Laboratory 
• ENGL 111 Written English and Literary Studies I
• ENGL 112 Written English and Literary Studies II 
• MATH 116 College Algebra 
• PSYN 101 Introduction to Psychology
• SOCL 101 Introduction to Sociology