How to Apply

You can apply to the on-campus B.S.N. program as an incoming freshman or as a sophomore or junior student.

Freshman: Direct Admission

Ensure a spot in the BSN program as an incoming freshman student. Direct admission is a criterion-based early admission program for pre-nursing students who have exemplary academic performance during high school. 

Students must meet either Option A or Option B requirements (listed below). Those considered under Option B must complete the Nursing direct admission application (invitation and link to application will be emailed to a selection of qualified candidates). Priority is given to early applicants and those who most align with the mission of the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines.

Apply for Direct Admission

High school seniors apply for admission to UND and declare intent to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing on the UND admission application. 

Admission Criteria for Direct Admission (students must meet all criteria):

• Must be admitted to the University of North Dakota as a senior in high school anticipating becoming a full-time freshman student the next academic year with declared intent to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing on their UND admission application.
• Priority given to early applicants.
• Transfer students are not eligible for direct admission (apply through standard process).
• Preference will be given to those students graduating from a high school that is:
  • located in ND
  • rural (as defined by HRSA)
• Students who are not selected for direct admission are encouraged to apply for admission to the traditional B.S.N. program through the standard admission process

Option A: Must have earned a high school (unweighted) GPA of 3.5 and earned a composite ACT score of at least 27 or a combined SAT score of at least 1280 in the previous 2 years. Super scores are not considered. 

Option B: Must have earned a high school (unweighted) GPA of 3.75 or higher and been selected to complete the direct admission application.

Program Requirements

 

Standard Admission

Apply as a sophomore for entry to nursing courses in your junior year.

1. Apply to UND

Application to the UND College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines nursing program does not constitute application to the University of North Dakota. 

Applying students must have a minimum cumulative and UND GPA of 2.75.

Apply to UND

Program Requirements

 

Transfer Students

Students transferring to the UND Nursing program from other accredited institutions must fulfill the same minimum prerequisite requirements as current UND students. The first requirement for admission to the Nursing program is admission to UND. During that admission process student's transfer work will be evaluated. Equivalency of courses from other campuses should be verified by contacting the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines Office of Student Services as early as possible. All qualified students are considered on merit.

Students transferring from another nursing program must meet standard admission criteria.  Programs from which students transfer must be accredited.  A letter of good standing from the nursing program must be provided with application.

2. Take TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Exam

Applying students must take the TEAS exam and receive a minimum score of "Proficient."

About TEAS

TEAS is a proctored multiple choice assessment measuring basic academic preparedness in reading, math, science, English and language usage. Applicants must achieve a score of Proficient, Advanced or Exemplary to be considered for admission to Nursing. Only two attempts are allowed and the score must be within 2 years from the application deadline.

TEAS Exam

Students can take the TEAS exam online or through UND.

TEAS Registration and Test Taking Info

3. Apply to UND College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines Nursing Program

All requirements must be successfully completed in order for the application to be considered for admission. Submission of the application to UND does not guarantee admission to the nursing program of the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines. The number of applicants typically exceeds the available spaces, therefore students cannot be guaranteed admission to the nursing major.

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