BSN Application: School of Nursing and Health Sciences

BSN Application Process

There are two applications needed to pursue a degree in nursing.

First, you must apply to the university through the Office of Admissions. Once admitted, you will work with a pre-nursing advisor for program planning.

Second, you must complete the BSN program application process. The IU East BSN program utilizes a holistic admission review process. There are a number of factors that influence the decision of admission for an applicant. These factors include but are not limited to, GPA, TEAS scores, personal experiences, and attributes. You may view the complete BSN admissions policy at Policies.

Your application must be submitted online within the designated application period. Contact the pre-nursing advisor for guidance on deadlines and application requirements. Applications are accepted October 1 - November 1, as well as December 1 - February 1 for the upcoming academic year.

Students Interested in Applying

  • You must be admitted through the IUE Office of Admissions.
  • Recommended Cumulative GPA of 2.7 (4.0 Scale) for all courses attempted.
  • Recommended Nursing GPA (NGPA) of 3.3.
  • Complete required general education coursework (listed below) or equivalent with a C or better. C- is not acceptable and is considered failing. You may have the option to repeat failed courses, provided that the course is passed with a "C" or better on the second attempt.
  • Adequate Math Skills required.

Minimum Pre-requisite Requirements

  • BIOL-L 101 Intro to Biological Sciences I (4 cr)
  • MICR-J 200/201 Microbiology and Immunology with Lab (4 cr)
  • ENG-W 131 English Composition I (3 cr)
  • ENG-W 231 English Composition II (3 cr)
  • SPCH-S 121 Public Speaking (3 cr)
  • PSY-P 103 General Psychology (3 cr)
  • SOC-S 100 Introduction to Sociology (3 cr)
  • MATH-N 111 Mathematics for Nursing (3 cr)
  • Elective (3 cr)