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BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Deadline & Criteria

Admission to the undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is competitive. An average of 80 students are admitted to the program each Fall. Students must meet the following criteria to be considered for admission to the undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program:
  • Admission will be offered conditionally pending completion of all prerequisite courses
  • A minimum of a 2.7 cumulative GPA is required and a "C" or higher in all prerequisite courses
  • Applicants for whom English is not the first language are also required to present a minimum TOEFL score of 550.

    * Please note that meeting the above requirements does not guarantee admission. From the applicants who meet minimum requirements, those who appear to be best qualified will be admitted.

    Application Deadline:

    April 1 for study beginning in August