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Freshman Admission to the Nursing Major

There are several ways to be admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program:

1. As a transfer or pre-nursing student after pre-requisite coursework is completed.
2. As a RN with an Associate Degree in Nursing (Gateway track)
3. As a freshman student entering UTC.  Below is the information on how to be admitted if you are a senior in high school and would like to be admitted as a freshman to the nursing major...

 

Application for Freshman Admission

 

Students desiring admission to the nursing major as a freshman must submit a completed written application on forms available from the School of Nursing. Candidates for freshman admission to the nursing major must make formal application to UTC and the School of Nursing by February 15 of their senior year of high school.  Selection of applicants to the School of Nursing is highly competitive and is based on the following criteria:

  1. High school GPA of 3.50 on a 4.0 scale.
  2. Standardized composite test score for the ACT of 23.
  3. Interview a BSN or higher Registered Nurse and write a reflective essay.
  4. Apply to UTC through the UTC Admission’s office.

Continuance in the nursing major is reviewed at 32 hours and prior to the start of the nursing coursework.  Students will be required to:

  • Maintain a 2.75 GPA
  • Maintain a C or above in all nursing pre-requisite coursework. 
  • Maintain full-time study at UTC
  • Remain on track in their plan of study (see School of Nursing Professional advisor)
  • Submit an intent to progress by September 1 of the sophomore year
  • Meet with the School of Nursing advisor once per semester.
  • Meet with their assigned nursing faculty mentor once per semester.
  • Complete Nurs 1000 (3 credit hours) during the fall semester of their freshman year. 
  • Join the Student Nurses Association

Students not maintaining the minimum requirements will be removed from the nursing major and will have to reapply once all pre-requisite coursework is completed. 

The faculty in the School of Nursing reserve the right to make exceptions to the freshman admission requirements.

Questions? Email April Anderson or phone 423-425-4670