For students entering without RN or LPN licensure

• 4-year program of study
• Combines
  • Theory and clinical nursing courses
  • Required support courses
  • Foundational Studies courses

There are two application cycles (spring and fall) each year for our Traditional Four-year Track and admission is competitive.
Applicants are ranked using three criteria:

• Overall cumulative GPA from all institutions
• Science GPA (anatomy, physiology, chemistry, microbiology and their accompanying labs) and
• Admission exam scores.

Averages for recently admitted students are:

• Overall Cumulative GPA from All Institutions: 3.53
• Science GPA: 3.30
• Kaplan Admission Test (KAT) Overall Score: 76%

Student Achievement Outcome Data for All Programs

Application Deadline

• May 1 for Fall admission
• November 1 for Spring admission

Admission 

• Admission Criteria - includes pre-requisites

  • Admitted to the major Fall 2022 and later
• Essential Abilities
• Admission Testing 
• Application Process 
  • ​Application Form - link for online form will be provided 
    • Forms for completion of application
      • Application Checklist
      • School of Nursing Honor Code (signed form)
      • Drug Screening and Impaired Student Policy (sign Addendum A, do not include Addendum B)
        • Proof of a negative ten panel drug screening from designated locations (to be completed within 30 days of application)
      • Eligibility for Application for RN Licensure-Legal Limitations Notification (signed form)
      • Student Outcomes Assessment Memorandum of Understanding (signed form)
      • Copy of results of a national level criminal background check (to be completed within three months of application deadline)
      • Proof of current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification for the Healthcare Provider  (include a copy of the signed card - front and back with your application materials)
      • Nursing Program Immunization Record (completed and signed by applicant and healthcare provider)
        • Documentation must meet the specifications outlined in the Nursing Student Health policy
• Advanced Standing
  • Credit by Exam
  • Transfer Credit
• Recommended Preparation 

​Other Information

• Admission, Progression, Dismissal, Retention, Graduation, Reinstatement Policy  

  • Admitted to the major for Fall 2017 or later