Union University
Union University School of Nursing

Admissions


Traditional BSN and LPN-BSN | Accelerated BSN and RN-BSN
MSN/Post-Master's Certificates and DNP | Admission Deadlines | Admissions Contacts

Traditional BSN and LPN-BSN

Admission to the Traditional BSN and LPN-BSN tracks is handled through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 731-661-5100. Please note - application to all non-traditional BSN, MSN & DNP programs is handled through the School of Nursing Admissions.

Accelerated BSN and RN-BSN

Admission for the Accelerated BSN and RN-BSN tracks is conducted through the Office of Nursing Admissions. To apply for one of these nursing tracks, please follow the Admission Process below.

  • All application documents including transcripts and reference letters are due in the Nursing Admissions office by the application deadline.
  • Please send the Transcript Request Form directly to each school attended and allow 3-4 weeks for receipt of the official transcript in the Nursing Admissions office.
  • The Reference Letter should be given directly to the references listed on your application and mailed to the Nursing Admissions Coordinator upon completion.
  • Following each application deadline, files are reviewed for the granting of interviews and applicants will be notified by mail of interview status.

Please allow 5 business days after application packet has been mailed to be received in the Office of Admissions and 3 business days to process application. Applicant will be notified by email when application has been processed.

*Please note that students who have two grades less than C in previous nursing courses are NOT eligible for admission to any nursing program at Union University.

If you are not a U.S. citizen, an international application must be completed and submitted with the BSN application.

Admission Process

  1. Fill out the BSN Application Packet (for Accelerated BSNs or RN-BSN) (contains Application, Reference Form, Transcript Request Form, Standards of Admission and Community Values Statement)
  2. Pay Your Application Fee (payment of this fee will serve as your electronic signature for the Standards of Admission and the Community Values Statement)
  3. Review and Complete the Admission Checklist for the desired program
  4. Pay Your Deposits (once notified by admissions)

MSN/Post-Master's Certificates and DNP

Admission for the MSN/Post-Master’s Certificates and DNP tracks is conducted through the Office of Nursing Admissions. To apply for one of these nursing tracks, please follow the Admission Process below.

  • All application documents including transcripts and reference letters are due in the Nursing Admissions office by the application deadline.
  • Please send the Transcript Request Form directly to each school attended and allow 3-4 weeks for receipt of the official transcript in the Nursing Admissions office.
  • The Reference Letter should be given directly to the references listed on your application and mailed to the Nursing Admissions Coordinator upon completion.
  • Following each application deadline, files are reviewed for the granting of interviews and applicants will be notified by mail of interview status.

Please allow 5 business days after application packet has been mailed to be received in the Office of Admissions and 3 business days to process application. Applicant will be notified by email when application has been processed.

*Please note that students who have two grades less than C in previous nursing courses are NOT eligible for admission to any nursing program at Union University.

If you are not a U.S. citizen, an international application must be completed and submitted with the MSN or DNP application.

Admission Process

  1. Complete the application at NursingCAS (make sure to complete the Application, Reference Forms, Transcript Requests and Personal Statement)
  2. Fill out and submit the Supplemental Application Packet (.pdf) (contains Supplemental Application, Standards of Admission and Community Values Statement)
  3. Pay Your Application Fee (payment of this fee will serve as your electronic signature for the Standards of Admission and the Community Values Statement)
  4. Review and Complete the Admission Checklist for the desired program
  5. Pay Your Deposits (once notified by admissions)

Application Deadlines

ROLLING ADMISSIONS: Nursing admissions is on a rolling admission basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply early for early admission decisions.

  • Traditional BSN and LPN-BSN (Apply through Undergraduate Admissions)
  • MSN (FNP, ANP, PNP, EDU, ADM): March 1 (Applicants are encouraged to apply early for early admission decisions.)
  • MSN (Anesthesia): April 1
  • DNP tracks: Priority Deadline - April 1 (Applicants are encouraged to apply early for early admission decisions.)
  • Accelerated BSN (Jackson & Germantown): Priority Deadline - Feb. 1 (Applicants are encouraged to apply early for early admission decisions.)
  • Accelerated BSN (Hendersonville): Priority Deadlines - Sept. 15 & Feb. 1 (admits twice per year - Applicants are encouraged to apply early for early admission decisions.)
  • RN-BSN: Rolling Admission

For further assistance with Traditional BSN or LPN-BSN, please contact Patricia Porter at pporter@uu.edu. For assistance with admission to all other tracks, please see contact information below for nursing admissions.

Acceptance is based on a rolling admission process, therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply early. While the "priority" deadline is September 15th, applicants may still be considered until the class is full.

Admissions Contacts

If you have additional questions, please contact:

  • Email: nursingadmissions@uu.edu
  • Phone: 731-661-6545
  • Please send all admission documents to Jackson Campus
    Union University
    School of Nursing Admissions
    1050 Union University Drive
    Jackson, TN 38305