Admissions & Applying
Whether you already have college credits or you're still in high school, here's what you need to know about admission to our traditional BSN program.
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Standard application deadline: January 15
Final application deadline: April 1
Because all students admitted to the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program are required to have 57 credit hours of college-level coursework, all admissions are considered transfer admissions.
Learn about courses required before admission. →
Admission into the traditional BSN program occurs during the fall semester only, and it is very competitive. For full consideration, the following minimum admission criteria must be met:
- 2.75/4.00 cumulative transfer GPA
- 2.50/4.00 natural science GPA
- Completion of two of the four prerequisite science courses by the standard application deadline: January 15
Additional documentation may be required for International applicants. Please visit the Office of Admissions International Student Admission Requirements page for details.
Transfer Tool
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.
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Important notes:
- Meeting the above minimum admission criteria will result in a review of your completed application but is not a guarantee of admission.
- An applicant must have all BSN prerequisite courses completed, with a grade of C or better, by the start of the program.
- An application for admission may be submitted while coursework is in progress. However, all prerequisite coursework must be completed by the start of the program.
- The four prerequisite science courses must have been completed within the seven years prior to starting the BSN program.
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