BSN Undergraduate Nursing Program Admission Requirements

If you’re a high school student, you must meet the following admissions requirements to apply to the BSN degree program:

• GPA of 2.75 or above
• Demonstrate proficiency in high school algebra II and biology with lab by earning a C+ or higher in each of these courses

If you have college credit, you must meet the following admissions requirements to transfer into the bachelor’s in nursing degree program:

• GPA of 2.5 or above cumulative average of all college course work
• A letter of recommendation, personal essay/statement or a resume
• If you are currently or have been previously enrolled in a nursing program, you need a letter of good standing from the Director/Dean of the program. If unable to obtain a letter of good standing from previous nursing program, student will have the option to participate in an interview with the Dean and Associate Dean in lieu of this item.
• Required sciences (anatomy & physiology, inorganic/organic/biochemistry, and microbiology with labs) may be attempted only twice within the last seven years, earning a grade of "C" or higher, including courses taken at any previous schools. A withdrawal or a "W" is considered an attempt. If more than two attempts have been made, student may submit a letter of explanation for consideration.
• All science courses being transferred to Ursuline College must be taken within the last ten years. This includes anatomy & physiology, inorganic/organic/biochemistry, and microbiology.

Applications are evaluated using a holistic process. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance to The Breen School of Nursing. The Dean of the Breen School of Nursing will review mitigating circumstances on a case-by-case basis.