Admission to the Traditional Program
Download the Application Packet (PDF 8 pages): Bachelor of Science in Nursing Traditional Program Application 2008
If you missed one of the Nursing Admissions Information Sessions, you can now view the entire presentation online!
This presentation contains detailed information about the application and admission requirements, application packet and forms, and other options to consider for students not admitted to the nursing major program.
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Applying to the Nursing Major
Prior to being formally admitted to the Nursing major, students are considered “Pre-Nursing” students.
Applying to the St. Cloud State University (SCSU) Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is a separate process from applying to St. Cloud State University. For information on applying to the university please contact the Office of Admissions at 1-877-654-7278 or at scsu4u@stcloudstate.edu.
The application deadline for admission to the nursing program is June 1st, 2008. Your application is complete only when all materials have been received by the Department of Nursing Science. It is the student’s responsibility to be certain all materials are received by the due date. Late and incomplete applications are not reviewed. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Admission to the nursing major is highly competitive. Application does not assure admission.
The Admissions Process
Students are required to submit all application materials prior to the June 1 deadline. Following the June 1 deadline, the Admissions Committee will begin reviewing applications.
Step 1: Initial Review
The Admissions Committee will evaluate complete applications to determine which students will qualify to progress through the admissions process. You will receive written notification of either your progression to Step 2 or elimination from the applicant pool.
Step 2: Entrance Exam
The entrance exam used by the Department of Nursing Science is the Health Education Systems Incorporated (HESI) Admissions Assessment Exam (A2). Study guides can be purchased at the Husky Bookstore, online through HESI, and through other booksellers. Test dates are determined by the Department of Nursing Science and are offered for a limited time during the summer months.
Once all applicants have tested, the Admissions Committee meets to determine progression to Step 3. Prerequisite course grades and GPA, scores from the entrance exam, and references are all part of the committee review. You will receive written notification of either your progression to Step 3 or elimination from the applicant pool.
Step 3: The Interview
Interviews consist of a meeting with a panel of two faculty members from the Department of Nursing Science. The interview will last approximately 15 minutes and focuses on academic and career aspirations.
All three components in the admissions process are used to make the final decision; the interview is not the deciding factor as to whether or not a student will be accepted into the nursing major. Following this final thorough review of applicant files, you will receive written notification whether or not you have been accepted to the Nursing major.
Eligibility
At the time of application you must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for the nursing program (eligibility does not assure admission):
- Accepted to St. Cloud State University as an undergraduate student.
- Completed application forms and all supporting documentation
- Completed a minimum of 30 credits of required prerequisite coursework, listed on page 2, and the ability to complete all required prerequisites before entering the program in January.
- A minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.75 (based on a 4.0 scale).
- A minimum cumulative prerequisite GPA of 2.75 (based on a 4.0 scale).
Application Packet
More information about the application process, the required forms, and a student checklist can be found in the application packet.
Download the Application Packet (PDF 8 pages): Bachelor of Science in Nursing Traditional Program Application 2008
