BSN Admission Requirements
Most students begin nursing as a pre-nursing student. There are two applications needed to pursue a degree in nursing. First, you must apply to Indiana University East for admission through the Office of Admissions . You can apply for any semester to begin required general education courses that will apply to your degree. You will work with a pre-nursing advisor in the Academic Advising Center for program planning and beginning coursework.
Each Spring Semester, applications are available from the pre-nursing advisor. You must submit an application by the specified published date. Applications received after the published deadline will not be considered. You may reapply in a subsequent semester.
Students interested in applying
Requirements to apply:
- You must be admitted through the IUE Office of Admissions
- Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.5 (4.0 Scale) for all courses attempted
- Successfully complete the 28-30 course credits (listed below) with a "C" (2.0) or better. One failure is allowed per course provided that the course is taken and passed with a "C" or better on the second attempt. You can only take a pre-requisite course a maximum of two times and we take the second grade! C- is not acceptable!
- Adequate Math Skills (via placement testing beyond Math M-117 or through successful completion of M-117 with a "C" or better)
26-28 college pre-requisite/general education courses (Grade "C" or better, C- is not acceptable in any of the following pre-requisite courses. You must have a minimum cumulative 2.7 in the courses below:
- English Composition I (W 131) 3 credits
- Introduction to Psychology (P 103) 3 credits
- Introduction to Sociology (S 100) 3 credits
- Humanistic Appreciation course (3 credits)
- English Composition W132 OR Speech S121 (3 credits)
- Cultural Diversity course (3 credits)
- Critical / Analytical Science courses (8-10 credits) Must include one of the following: Micro J200/J201 OR Anatomy/Physiology PHSL P261 OR Anatomy A215 OR Physiology P215
Note to Transfer Students
Transfer students from another college/university must apply through the IUE Office of Admissions. Previous college course work will be evaluated by the Office of Admissions for acceptance of credit. Students will receive an official credit transfer report. Interested students should then make an appointment with the Pre-Nursing advisor to see what pre-requisites are still needed in order to apply to the BSN program.
BSN TRANSFER STUDENTS interested in transferring to IUE’s BSN program from another BSN Nursing Program:
1. You must be in good standing with previous BSN program in order to be eligible to apply to IUE School of Nursing. If you were dismissed from another nursing program, you are not eligible to apply.
2. You must apply by downloading the APG progress request form found http://www.iue.edu/academic/nursing/forms.shtml. Please be advised that all previous BSN course work at another nursing program may or may not transfer in.
Once admitted to the IUE School of Nursing, the BSN program is a 3 year program. Fall admittance ONLY.
