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BSN: Admission Requirements

Transfer Admission Requirements

UIC Transfer Guides specific course equivalencies for the BSN program are available to assist students in planning to transfer.

An Out of State transfer guide is available to assist students plan their coursework at institutions not covered by the transfer guides.

The following represent the minimum requirements for consideration to the college by the application deadline:

2.75/4.00 cumulative transfer grade point average
2.50/4.00 natural science grade point average
Three of the five pre-requisite science courses must be completed

If admitted, all prerequisite coursework must be completed by the beginning of the program with a "C" grade or better.

Please note:

(a) An application may be submitted while coursework is in progress as long as all prerequisites are completed by the enrollment start date.

(b) The five pre-requisite science courses must have been completed within 7 years of enrollment to the program.

(c) Meeting these minimums will result in a review of your completed application, but is not a guarantee of admission.

Prerequisite Courses

Prerequisite coursework can be completed at UIC through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) or at another college or university.

Pre-requisite courses

COURSE	SEMESTER HOURS
UIC NURSING REQUIREMENTS - SCIENCE
General Chemistry (lab required)	4-5 hours
Organic / Bio Chemistry (lab required)	3-5 hours
Anatomy & Physiology I, II (lab required)	8-10 hours
Microbiology	3-5 hours
UIC NURSING REQUIREMENTS - LIBERAL ARTS
Lifespan Development	3 hours
Human Nutrition	2-3 hours
Upper Divsion Elective**	3 hours
Electives***	Varies
UIC GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIRMENTS
English Composition I, II	6 hours
Understanding the Past*	3 hours
Understanding the Creative Arts*	3 hours
Exploring World Culures*	3 hours
Introduction to Psychology (Individual & Society)	3 hours
Introducation to Sociology (United States Society)	3 hours
Total Minimum Hours	57 hours

*Students can consult the general education section of the UIC Catalog for a list of approved courses in each category.

** Upper Division Courses: Students may choose a course from one of these categories: physical sciences, life sciences, mathematical sciences, social sciences, fine arts, performing arts, or humanities. Must be 200 level or above at a 4 year college or univeristy. The requirement may be completed after entry to the program.

***The total number of prerequisite and elective hours needs to total 57 semesters hours upon entry to the college.

Transfer Tools:

UIC Transfer Guides specific course listings are available for over 40 Illinois colleges and universities.
An Out of State transfer guide is available to assist students plan their coursework at institutions not covered by the transfer guides.

Ready to apply? Go to the How to Apply page.

Freshman Admission

REGULAR ADMISSION

While the College of Nursing does not admit freshmen to directly the BSN program, those seeking admission to UIC as freshmen can apply to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and designate their major as undeclared. Students can list Pre-Nursing as their educational goal. UIC students will then apply to the program as they meet the regular admission criteria.

Freshmen applications can be found at Undergraduate Admissions.

GUARANTEED PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS ADMISSION (GPPA)

Academically talented high school students should consider applying for guaranteed admission to the upper-division nursing program freshmen to UIC. In addition to the general freshmen application requirements, students seeking guaranteed entry should meet these requirements:

ACT score of 28 or higher OR an SAT score of 1240 or higher
ranked in the top 15% of the high school class

Students interested in GPPA should first apply for freshmen admission to UIC and then file a GPPA supplemental application. Contact the GPPA Program for more information.

Next Steps

To find detalied instructions on how to apply, please click here.

Background Check and Drug Testing

All students will be required to have a background check and drug test upon admission. If the results of either requirement indicate that the student was not truthful on the initial application to the College of Nursing or would not be eligible for placement at the College's practicum agencies, the student's admission will be rescinded. Students may be required to repeat either requirement should the practicum agency require more frequent testing. If at any time during the period of enrollment, the student's background check or drug test results preclude placement in a practicum agency, the student will be required to withdraw from the program. At time of application for licensure students will be required to submit fingerprinting and be reviewed for eligibility by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).