Admission to the College of Nursing via the Early Decision Process or the Competitive Admission Process is competitive; thus, meeting the minimum requirements for admission does not guarantee admission. 64 students will be selected from the pool of qualified applicants for study beginning each fall and spring session. The number and the quality of the applicants will determine the competitiveness of the applicant pool. Historically, students who have built a solid science foundation, who demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly, who have an understanding of professional nursing practice, and who have excelled in the pre-requisite course work have had the highest probability of earning admission.