BSN Application Procedures
Applicants to the BSN program must meet the general UTC requirements for admission. The program consists of 120 semester hours of behavioral science courses, math, natural or applied science courses, university required general education courses, electives, and 68 hours of nursing. A grade of C or above is required on all prerequisite and nursing courses. A list of the reqired courses for a BSN are listed on the BSN Checksheet. Nursing students must meet University graduation requirements.
Admission to the Nursing Major
The Academic Affairs Committee has the responsibility of recommending students for admission or readmission to the nursing major. A limited number of students will be admitted each semester (Fall, Spring). Candidates will be considered for admission conditional upon meeting the following requirements:
Admitted to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga by the School of Nursing application deadline.
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Completion and submission of the School of Nursing application by the application deadline.
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Completion of all credit hours required for sophomore standing, including the prerequisite courses with no grade lower than a C.
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Cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for all college/university work.
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Science GPA (calculated on required sciences only). The first grade earned in a required science course will be used to compute the student’s science GPA.
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Sit for the ATI TEAS standardized examination, which is required and considered in the admission process. More information and a registration form are available at http://www.utc.edu/Academic/Nursing/TEAS.php.
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Number of prerequisite courses completed at UTC
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Applicants may be required to participate in an interview process
- Physical and emotional characteristics appropriate for nursing practice.
The faculty representing the School of Nursing reserves the right to make exception to admission requirements.
Admission to the Nursing major is limited. Admission to the University does not guarantee acceptance to the nursing major.
Program Requirements
Transcripts from all post-secondary education must be submitted at the time of application.
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Eligibility to return to last educational institution (if appropriate) and meet UTC's continuation standards.
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Enrollment in the nursing major is limited. Admission to the University does not ensure acceptance to the nursing major.
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Students seeking the BSN should apply for admission to the University well in advance of the expected enrollment date and see the nursing advisor. Full information may be obtained from the Admissions Office and/or UTC Catalog
For more information, please click on the links below
BSN Application
Second Baccalaureate Degree Students
Nursing Transfer Students
Forms
Handbook for Undergraduate & Gateway Students
Curriculum Plans for the BSN Program
Nursing Course Descriptions
Questions? Email April Anderson or phone 423-425-4670
