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School of Nursing: BSN

 

GENERAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

 

	Admission is based on an overall grade point average on all attempted academic courses (minimum 2.80 GPA required for consideration) and on completion of the required core curriculum.  The mean GPA of recent classes has exceeded 3.50.
	SAT or ACT scores must be submitted and should either be requested from Educational Testing Service or ACT, or should appear on the student's high school or college transcript (or other document submitted) for undergraduate applicants.  A score of at least 450 on the SAT verbal section, or at least 18 on the English section of the ACT, is required.
	The admissions committee assesses the applicant's motivation and personal qualities needed to successfully complete the program.
	Two letters of recommendation are required.
	Applicants whose first language is not English must submit official TOEFL scores. A minimum score of 213 on the computer-based exam or 550 on the paper exam is required for admission consideration.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Application forms with instructions for completing admission procedure may be obtained from the Office of Academic Admissions. The application deadline for the 2008 class is December 1, 2007.  Early application (by October 16, 2007) is encouraged.

 

Immunizations
In addition to the institutional immunization policy, students must have HBV-immunizations and PPD completed before beginning the School of Nursing program; students not completing HBV series must sign a disclaimer.

 

Non-Degree Applicants
A student seeking to enroll for nursing courses as a special student, non-degree seeking, should contact the Office of Academic Admissions for additional information and an application.