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What you should know about applying to our traditional BSN program, whether you have college credits or are still in high school
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All admissions are considered transfer admissions since 57 credit hours of college-level coursework are a requirement for admission to the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Only the fall semester is available for admission to the traditional BSN program, and it is extremely competitive. The following minimal admission requirements must be satisfied in order to be fully considered:
- 2.75/4.00 cumulative transfer GPA
- 2.50/4.00 natural science GPA
- three of the five required science courses should be finished by the January 15 application deadline.
Additional documentation may be required for International applicants. Please visit the Office of Admissions International Student Admission Requirements page for details.
We recommend you use Transferology, an online tool that will help you view program requirements, course equivalencies, and see how courses you have taken or plan to take transfer to the UIC College of Nursing.
Prospective first-year college students Heading link
First-year students are not admitted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the College of Nursing. However, there is a tailor-made path through UIC. Applications to the College of Liberal Arts are encouraged from those seeking admission to UIC as freshmen. You can specify pre-nursing as your educational objective on that application, which guarantees that you will receive guidance from a team of pre-health advisors in LAS for finishing the nursing prerequisite coursework.
For first-year students: GPPA Heading link
Consider applying to the Guaranteed Professional Programs Admission (GPPA) program if you are an academically gifted high school student who intends to apply to UIC as a freshman. If you meet the requirements for admission to the GPPA program and maintain the required academic standards before starting the nursing program, you will be admitted to the College of Nursing at the end of your junior year. Admission into the GPPA program is competitive.
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Important notes:
- While meeting the aforementioned minimum requirements for admission will cause your application to be reviewed, admission is not guaranteed.
- Before beginning the program, an applicant must complete all BSN prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher by the end of the spring semester.
- It is possible to apply for admission while still enrolled in classes. However, the end of the spring semester is the deadline for finishing all prerequisite coursework.
- Prior to beginning the BSN program, the five required prerequisite science courses must have been finished within seven years.
- After the application deadline, some applicants may be contacted for faculty interviews. Only those candidates who meet the minimal requirements and submit their applications in full before the deadline of January 15 will be contacted for an interview.
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FAQ
Is UIC nursing program hard to get into?
Only the fall semester is available for admission to the traditional BSN program, and it is extremely competitive. The following minimal admission requirements must be satisfied in order to be fully considered: 2 75/4. 00 cumulative transfer GPA. 2. 50/4. 00 natural science GPA.
Is a 3.5 good enough for nursing school?
The minimum GPA requirement for BSN programs is typically 3 although GPA requirements vary from school to school. 0. At the same time, the typical GPA for admission to an ADN program ranges from 2 to 0. to 2. 8.
Is a 3.8 good enough for nursing school?
Different schools have different GPA requirements, and some early admission nursing programs have even higher GPA requirements of at least 3. 8 or higher (weighted or unweighted). Generally speaking, you can anticipate that any nursing program that is extremely competitive will have a high GPA requirement for applicants.
Can I get into nursing school with a 3.2 GPA?
Most programs require at least a 2. 5 GPA or higher. Some set their limit at a 3. 0 GPA. During the research stage of your search for an accelerated nursing program, it is crucial to learn this.