5.1 Overview of the Process of Admission to the BSN Program

A University of Northwestern student who has declared a nursing major, after meeting the following requirements, will be able to progress into Term 1 nursing courses. Students must:

• Complete all prerequisite courses with a “C” grade or higher

• Have a GPA of 2.75 or higher at the start of Term 1 nursing courses

• Pass the TEAS Entrance Exam (Test of Essential Academic Skills) with a score of 65% or higher

• Have no more than 12 remaining core curriculum credits upon entering Term 1. These 12 remaining credits must be completed by the end of Term 3.

• Submit all required health and background check documents

Students will work collaboratively with the Nursing Program Student Success Coach and develop a plan for completing all requirements to progress into Term 1 nursing courses. In addition, students will be given the opportunity to choose the timing for entering into either the traditional or accelerated path. The School of Nursing will give consideration into each student’s preference when determining placement into the accelerated or traditional path.

For UNW students who are enrolled in the Post-Secondary Education Option (PSEO), have completed all pre-requisite science courses through UNW, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 two months prior to Term 1, the TEAS Entrance Examination requirement is waived.

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.