Application Process for Nursing Students

Application deadlines for nursing

• February 15 for fall semester
• June 15 for spring semester

Decisions are made within 45 days of application due date.

Requirements and pre-requisites

To be considered for our nursing program, you need a 2.8 GPA, all nursing pre-requisites passed with a C or above and only one nursing pre-req can be repeated.

You must first be admitted to the university before the nursing department will consider your application. For students whose first language is not English, we will need a TOEFL score. Check out our admissions checklist that details TOEFL information.

Seeking a second degree in nursing?

Here is more info for students seeking nursing as a second degree.

LPN to RN program

If you’re an LPN, we assume your prior learning and work experience is pertinent to the curriculum, but you need additional learning to earn your RN.

Are you transferring from a community college?

• University application
• Nursing application
• $100 nursing application fee
• Official high school transcripts
• Official college transcript – from each college attended

Are you transferring from a residential college or university?

• University application
• Nursing application
• $100 nursing application fee
• Official high School transcripts
• Official college transcript – from each college attended
• Student Life Recommendation form (PDF) – Print this form, complete the top section and submit to your Dean of Students. This form can be faxed to the admissions office at (540) 432-4444.

Have you earned a four-year degree or higher?

• University application
• Nursing application for traditional second degree program or the accelerated second degree program
• $100 nursing application fee
• Official college transcript – from each college attended