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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN)

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS and ENTRY OPTIONS

There are four different entry options for candidates seeking to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.), depending on their background and education. They are explained individually as well as in the breakdown table below.

Freshman Option

Four-year program for entry-level students; leads to a BSN degree

Freshman Transfer Option*

Four-year program; for students currently enrolled in another college or university who would like to transfer into the BSN program at Case

Sophomore Transfer Option*

Three-year program; for students currently enrolled in another college or university, who have completed most of their science requirements, and want to transfer into the BSN program at Case

RN to BSN Option

For registered nurse graduates of an associate degree or diploma nursing program.

* Current Case students must request a change of major form from the Office of Undergraduate Studies.

 

Breakdown of Admission Requirements by Entry Option

 
Freshman Option
Freshman Transfer Option
Sophomore Transfer Option
RN to BSN Option
Application
 Application for undergraduate admission Apply as a fall freshman; transfer; declare nursing as major Apply as a sophomore and declare nursing as major Application for undergraduate admission
Transcripts Required
Secondary school High school and each college and/or university attended High school and each college and/or university attended All academic work
Recommendation Letters
Secondary school report/ counselor Letter of rec and statement of good standing from most recent institution attended Letter of rec and statement of good standing from most recent institution attended  
SAT/ACT Scores
At least one is required Required if less than 45 sem. hours of non-remedial coursework are complete or out of high school for less than 5 years Required if less than 45 sem. hours of non-remedial coursework are complete or out of high school for less than 5 years  
Grades/GPA
 Minimum of 3.0 GPA Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA college level work Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA college level work Completion of accredited associate degree or diploma nursing program with minimum 2.5 GPA
Background
 College preparatory high school curriculum Strong background in math and science Strong background in math and science  
Transfer Credits
Generally AP scores of 4+ will transfer Minimum of 20 credit hours required Minimum of 20 credit hours required  
Other
 Writing sample required   Be available in summer for 2 clinical nursing courses to enter as a sophomore in the fall Current RN licensure required
Application Deadlines
January 15; apply here; mark "nursing" and clarify your semester start date May 15; apply here; mark "nursing" and clarify your semester start date April 15; apply here; mark "nursing" and clarify your semester start date May 15; apply here; mark "nursing" and clarify your semester start date
 
 
 

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