After acceptance to the University of Northwestern, students may begin the application process for the nursing major. The first step is to study for, and take, the TEAS entrance exam, passing with a 65% or higher. Once the student has passed the TEAS, they will be given access to the SON application and interview schedule through their Admission Portal.
Interviews are conducted by a member of the SON Admission and Progression Committee. Students will be notified of the committee’s decision within two weeks of the interview. Students are initially accepted into the nursing program on a “probationary basis”. This status changes to “official” when the student has completed all SON admission requirements as follows:
All prerequisite courses completed with a “C” or higher
Upload proof of required immunizations, etc, (immunizations required by the SON’s clinical partners)
Review and upload SON admission forms
10-14 credits or less of core curriculum remaining
The SON application process and resources are located in the Admission Portal and in the Pre-Nursing Fundamentals Moodle site.
The School of Nursing will accept SON applications up to two months prior to the start of the upcoming cohort. Students will be screened carefully for acceptance into the program and for best placement in either the accelerated path or traditional path. Consideration will be given to the student’s preferred path. Qualified candidates with more credits from UNWSP will be given greater consideration than those with fewer credits from this institution.
Students desiring to take courses from other institutions should check with the Registrar in advance to determine if credits can be transferred to meet university requirements. All requests for transfer of credit to University of Northwestern - St. Paul must be directed to the Registrar.