After acceptance to the University of Northwestern - St. Paul and completion of all University admission requirements and nursing prerequisites, students may complete application to the nursing major. Prior to acceptance to the nursing major, students will be required to complete admission requirements to the School of Nursing (SON), as well as an interview with the SON Admission and Progression Committee. All applicants to the School of Nursing will be required to submit their application through Nursing CAS.
The application process to the School of Nursing is competitive. Applicants for the following year's placements will be received starting immediately in fall. Qualified applicants will be notified on a first-come-first-served basis until all vacant positions are filled. Qualified students unable to be placed, will be put on a waiting list and will be notified when a position becomes available. Candidates will be screened carefully for acceptance into the program and for best placement in either the accelerated or traditional path. The School of Nursing will give consideration into each candidate's preference when determining placement into the accelerated or traditional path. Because space is limited, not all candidates are guaranteed acceptance into the School of Nursing, or into their preferred path. Qualified candidates with more credits from UNWSP will be given higher consideration over those with fewer credits from this institution.
The expectation is that nursing students will take most or all courses at University of Northwestern - St. Paul. 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.