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To apply for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, students must meet all of the following requirements before submitting their application: 

General Requirements 

• Be admitted to 黑料网 (WSU) as an active, degree-seeking undergraduate student.
• You must reactivate your student status if you were admitted to WSU but haven鈥檛 taken classes in the past two years. Visit the WSU Reactivation Page for help.
• Submit all official transcripts from other schools showing completed courses with final grades.
• Provide unofficial transcripts for any courses you are currently taking. 
• Find all prerequisites listed in the BSN checksheet.

Academic Requirements 

• You may have no more than 6 credit hours of general education or elective courses left when the nursing program begins.
• You must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.75.
• If you鈥檝e taken classes at WSU, your WSU GPA must be at least 2.00.
• You must have already completed three of the five of the following five science courses:
  • Chemistry
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Pathophysiology
  • Pharmacology 

Application Requirements 

• Submit your application by September 1.
• Make sure your application packet is complete and submitted by the deadline. 

Program Entry Requirements

After admission, to be eligible to enter the nursing program, students must meet the following academic and administrative requirements: 

Academic Requirements 

• Maintain an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher 
• Maintain a WSU GPA of 2.00 or higher (if applicable) 
• Complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better 
• Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher across the following five science courses: 
  • Chemistry
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Pathophysiology
  • Clinical Pharmacology 
• Have no more than 6 credit hours of general education or elective courses remaining during the nursing program 

Transcript Submission 

• Submit all official transcripts for courses taken outside of WSU (including WSU Tech and KSU) to the WSU Registrar鈥檚 Office immediately after the semester ends. 

Program Deposit 

• A non-refundable $100 deposit is required to reserve your spot in the program. 
  Deadline: December 1, 2025 

Orientation Requirement 

• Attend the mandatory nursing program orientation, typically held the Thursday or Friday before the first day of classes each semester. 

Final Academic Check 

• The School of Nursing will conduct final academic checks the week before classes begin.

Note: Failure to meet all the above conditions will result in forfeiture of your final admission to the nursing program.

How to Apply 

Applications for Spring 2026 open July 1, 2025 and close September 1, 2025 at midnight.

• The application link will be posted here when available.
• Admission notifications will be sent by October 26, 2025. 

Before You Begin Your Application 

Make sure you have the following ready: 

• Your WSU ID (e.g., X989Z989)
• Your WSU Email (e.g., firstinitiallastname@shockers.wichita.edu)
  
  Note: Your WSU email includes your name, not your ID. All communication will be sent to your WSU email address. If you need help setting up your email, please contact the WSU Help Desk. 

• Unofficial transcripts from all outside institutions (including WSU Tech and KSU) 
  Ensure your name is visible and current courses are listed.
• Licenses or certifications (e.g., LPN, CNA, CMA) (if applicable) 

Must include: 

• Your full name
• Certification or license number
• Date issued
• Healthcare experience (if applicable) 

Include employer name and dates of employment for at least 6 months of hands-on, paid experience. 

• Bachelor鈥檚 degree information (if applicable) 
  Include degree name, institution, and date conferred (e.g., Bachelor of Science, Washburn University, Dec. 2019).

Essay Submission 

Submit a typed essay (max 350 words) addressing: 

• Your understanding of the role of the nurse
• Why you want to be a nurse
• Essays may be reviewed using AI detection tools. 

Selection Rubric 

GPA

Your overall GPA will be multiplied by 10 to determine your score.

• Example: A GPA of 3.65 脳 10 = 36.5 points
• The total possible score for the science course requirement is a maximum of 40 points. 

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Science Grades (Maximum 30 Points) 

You will receive 6 points per science course with a grade of C or better, based on your most recent grade. The total possible score for the science course requirement is a maximum of 30 points

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Healthcare Experience (Maximum 3 Points) 

Points are awarded based on qualifying healthcare experience as detailed in your application packet. The total possible score for the healthcare experience requirement is a maximum of 3 points.

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Volunteerism (Maximum 2 Points) 

You must have completed at least 20 volunteer hours within the last 5 years. 
The total possible score for the voluteerism requirement is a maximum of 2 points.

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Previous Bachelor's Degree (Maximum 2 Points) 

Applicants with a Bachelor鈥檚 degree posted on their transcript at the time of application will receive 2 points. The total possible score for the previous bachelor's degree requirement is a maximum of 2 points.

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Typed Essay (Maximum 3 Points) 

Submit a typed essay (no more than 350 words) addressing both of the following prompts: 

• Your understanding of the role of the nurse
• Why you want to become a nurse
• Both prompts must be answered. 

The total possible score for the typed essay requirement is a maximum of 3 points. 

Program FAQs

• Program entry point is in the Fall and Spring
• Average program length is 4 years; 2 years of pre-professional and 2 years of professional courses
• Study plan options include full-time during the day, night or weekends
• Application deadline is February 1st for fall semester entry, and September 1st for spring semester entry
• Average class size is 60 students
• The application ratio is 1:2
• GPA minimum to apply is a cumulative of 2.75 in all college work and a grade of C (2.0) or above in prerequisite courses.

Eligibility and Requirements for the BSN Program 

To apply for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, students must meet all of the following requirements before submitting their application: 

General Requirements 

• Be admitted to 黑料网 (WSU) as an active, degree-seeking undergraduate student.
• You must reactivate your student status if you were admitted to WSU but haven鈥檛 taken classes in the past two years. Visit the WSU Reactivation Page for help.
• Submit all official transcripts from other schools showing completed courses with final grades.
• Include a plan for finishing any remaining prerequisite courses.
• Provide unofficial transcripts for any courses you are currently taking.
• Find all prerequisites listed in the BSN checksheet.

Academic Requirements 

• You may have no more than 6 credit hours of general education or elective courses left when the nursing program begins.
• You must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.75.
• If you鈥檝e taken classes at WSU, your WSU GPA must be at least 2.00.
• You must have already completed three of the four required science courses :
  • Chemistry
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Biology 

Application Requirements 

• Submit your application by:  
  • August 15th (spring start)
  • January 15th (fall start)
• Make sure your application packet is complete and submitted by the deadline. 

Program Entry Requirements 

After admission, to be eligible to enter the nursing program, students must meet the following academic and administrative requirements: 

Academic Requirements 

• Maintain an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Maintain a WSU GPA of 2.00 or higher (if applicable)
• Complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better
• Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in the required science courses.
  • Chemistry
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Biology
• Have no more than 6 credit hours of general education or elective courses remaining during the nursing program 

Important Update for Spring 2027 Applicants 

• Beginning with the Spring 2027 application cycle, all fall entry applicants must complete all prerequisite courses by the end of the spring semester prior to starting the program. 

• Prerequisite courses may not be taken during the summer semester immediately before the program begins. 

Transcript Submission 

• Submit all official transcripts for courses taken outside of WSU (including WSU Tech and KSU) to the WSU Registrar鈥檚 Office immediately after the semester ends. 

Program Deposit 

• A non-refundable $100 deposit is required to reserve your spot in the program. 
  
  Deadline: 
  • December 1st for spring start
  • May 1st for fall start 

Orientation Requirement 

• Attend the mandatory nursing program orientation, typically held the Thursday or Friday before the first day of classes each semester. 

Final Academic Check 

• The School of Nursing will conduct final academic checks the week before classes begin. 
  Students who do not meet all entry requirements at that time will not be allowed to start nursing classes. 

How to Apply 

Applications open 

• Fall program starts 鈥� July 1 to August 15; notification of admission by October 15
• Spring program starts 鈥� December 1 to January 15; notification of admission by March 15
• The application link will be posted here when it is available. 

Before You Begin Your Application 

Make sure you have the following ready: 

• Your WSU ID (e.g., X989Z989)
• Your WSU Email (e.g., firstinitiallastname@shockers.wichita.edu)
  
  Note: Your WSU email includes your name, not your ID. All communication will be sent to your WSU email address. If you need help setting up your email, please contact the WSU Help Desk.
• Unofficial transcripts from all outside institutions (including WSU Tech and KSU) 

Ensure your name is visible and current courses are listed. 

• Licenses or certifications (e.g., LPN, CNA, CMA) (if applicable) 
  Must include:
• Your full name
• Certification or license number
• Date issued
• Healthcare experience (if applicable) 

Include employer name and dates of employment for at least 6 months of hands-on, paid experience. 

• Bachelor鈥檚 degree information (if applicable) 
  Include degree name, institution, and date conferred (e.g., Bachelor of Science, Washburn University, Dec. 2019). 

Essay Submission 

Submit a typed essay (max 350 words) addressing: 

• Your understanding of the role of the nurse
• Why you want to be a nurse
• Essays may be reviewed using AI detection tools.  

Selection Rubric 

GPA

Your overall GPA will be multiplied by 10 to determine your score. 
Example: A GPA of 3.65 脳 10 = 36.5 points 
The total possible score for the science course requirement is a maximum of 40 points. 

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How Science Courses Are Scored

To meet the science requirement for admission, applicants must successfully complete three out of four designated science courses. Each course is evaluated based on the highest grade earned, with 10 points awarded for an A and 7 points for a B.

Students who choose to repeat a course to improve a passing grade (C or higher) will not be penalized; the most recent grade will be used in the admission scoring. However, if a course is repeated due to a failing grade (below a C), a reduced point system will apply:

• On the second attempt, an A will receive 7 points and a B will receive 3 points.
• On the third attempt, an A will receive 3 points, and a B will receive 0 points.

Only the most recent grade for each course will be considered in the final admission score. The total possible score for the science course requirement is a maximum of 50 points. 

For Example:

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Healthcare Experience (Maximum 3 Points) 

Points are awarded based on qualifying healthcare experience as detailed in your application packet. The total possible score for the healthcare experience requirement is a maximum of 3 points. 

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Volunteerism (Maximum 2 Points) 

You must have completed at least 20 volunteer hours within the last 5 years. 
The total possible score for the volunteerism requirement is a maximum of 2 points. 

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Previous Bachelor's Degree (Maximum 2 Points) 

Applicants with a Bachelor鈥檚 degree posted on their transcript at the time of application will receive 2 points. The total possible score for the previous bachelor's degree requirement is a maximum of 2 points. 

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Typed Essay (Maximum 3 Points) 

Submit a typed essay (no more than 350 words) addressing both of the following prompts: 

• Your understanding of the role of the nurse
• Why you want to become a nurse
• Both prompts must be answered. 

The total possible score for the typed essay requirement is a maximum of 3 points. 

 

Program FAQs

• Program entry point is in the Fall and Spring
• Average program length is 4 years; 2 years of pre-professional and 2 years of professional courses
• Study plan options include full-time during the day, night or weekends
• Application deadline is February 1st for fall semester entry, and September 1st for spring semester entry
• Average class size is 80 students
• The application ratio is 1:2
• GPA minimum to apply is a cumulative of 2.75 in all college work and a grade of C (2.0) or above in prerequisite courses.