College of Nursing

ALL applicants:

• GPA of 3.0 for the last 60 hours of coursework. Calculation of GPA for the last 60 hours will occur as follows:
  • The grades used to calculate the 60 hours GPA will be the most recent, and exactly 60 hours will be included in the calculation. If a partial semester must be utilized, the course with the highest grade will be chosen, and the number of hours needed will be multiplied by the grade. For example, if 2 hours are needed to complete the 60, and the applicant has a 3 hour course in which they earned an A, 8 points will be added (2 x 4 = 8).
  • If an applicant re-took a course, the higher grade will be used in the calculation; the lower grade will not count in the calculation at all.
  • Plus and minus grades will be considered as standard A, B, C, etc. For example, an A+ and an A- will both be assigned 4 quality points per credit hour.
• Grades of C or higher are required in all prerequisite courses
• If you are not a U.S. citizen, an international application must be completed and submitted with the BSN application.
  • All international transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited evaluating agency found at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services' website: naces.org
  • Applicants from a country where the native language is not English must show proof of English proficiency with scores from TOEFL, IELTS, or iTEP courses. Minimum scores are TOEFL 560 (Internet-based 80), IELTS 6.5, or iTEP 4.4. In addition, students must provide WES evaluations of transcripts.
• Students with 2 or more Ds or Fs in nursing courses are not eligible for admission.
• GPA of 2.75-2.99 will be considered if the applicant has scored a proficient level on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) test through ATI. View Union Testing Dates
• No nursing courses will transfer from another university.

Please note - Below is a list of the required prerequisites and general education for ALL applicants. We prefer these courses be completed prior to the application deadline. However, these courses may be "in progress" as of the application deadline. These courses must be completed and transcripts requested and sent to Union by 1 month prior to the start date of the program. Please contact us with any questions regarding this.

Chris Sumner, csumner@uu.edu, 731-661-5611

1. Application: Apply to NursingCAS.
2. Transcripts: All official transcripts from post-secondary institutions must be submitted directly to NursingCAS, not Union University. They may be sent electronically or mailed in a sealed envelope directly from academic institutions attended to NursingCAS.
   • NursingCAS
   • P.O. Box 9201
   • Watertown, MA 02471
3. References: Two references are required from either academic or professional individuals who can attest to your academic ability and/or self-discipline to excel in the Accelerated BSN Program. These forms are found in the NursingCAS application.
4. If you are not a U.S. citizen, an international application must be completed and submitted to the Undergraduate Admissions Specialist, Melissa Higgins, mhiggins@uu.edu. All international transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited agency found on the National Association of Credential Services' website.
5. Once your NursingCAS application is submitted you will receive updates through your application status portal.
6. Fill out the BSNA Union Supplemental Application found in your application status portal.
7. There is a $50 non-refundable application fee, however, if you attend a virtual preview day or do an in-person tour, this fee will be waived upon completion of the meeting.
8. A payment of $600 non-refundable deposit to secure spot in cohort. Deposit will be applied to tuition.
9. The following items will be necessary once communicated from your campus coordinator:
   • Current CPR certification (Must be American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider)
   • Physical exam form & immunization record
   • Clear urine drug screen
   • Clear criminal background check
   • Mandatory orientation will be required the week before classes begin.

*Please allow at least 2-4 weeks after application has been submitted for verification in NursingCAS. Applications that are not verified will not be fully reviewed by Nursing Admissions. Applicants will be notified by email when their application is under review.

*Please note: If you are applying to the Traditional 4-year BSN program, please contact Undergraduate Admissions at 731-661-5100.

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