Entry Option: Transfer Students

Students may transfer into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program using one of two entry options. Students may apply as Freshmen Transfer students for entry in the fall semester, or through the Sophomore Transfer option and enter as a sophomore transfer student.

Current Case students wishing to transfer to nursing need not reapply to the university. Case students must request a change of major form from the Office of Undergraduate Studies. Depending on the number of required sciences completed at Case, students will either qualify to transfer to the Sophomore Transfer option, or begin in the fall semester as a freshman transfer.

Transfer admission decisions are made on an individual basis. Please contact the Office of Student Services to make an appointment with an admission counselor to discuss your specific options.

Freshman Transfer Option
(students attending college other than Case)

The Freshman Transfer option is designed for students currently enrolled in another college or university who would like to transfer into the BSN program at Case. This option allows students to begin our nursing program as a freshman. Students admitted via the Freshman Transfer option will spend eight semesters in our BSN program. There is no summer commitment to attend classes.

Admission Requirements:

• Students must apply to Case Western Reserve University indicating Nursing as the major.

• Transcripts from high school and each college/university attended are required, as well as course descriptions for college/university classes.

• SAT or ACT scores if less than 45 semester hours of non-remedial coursework are complete, or if you have been out of high school for less than 5 years.

• Recommendation letter and Statement of Good Standing from most recent institution attended.

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative average for college level work.

• A strong background in math and science.

• Application deadline for summer admission is April 15; for fall admission, deadline is May 15.

Sophomore Transfer Option
(students attending college other than Case)

The Sophomore Transfer option is designed for students currently enrolled in another college or university who would like to transfer into the BSN program at Case. Students admitted in the program must register for two clinical nursing courses in the summer (total 8 weeks) and then progress into the sophomore year in the fall. Students admitted via the Accelerated Transfer option will spend an additional six semesters in our BSN program following the initial summer transfer coursework.

Sophomore Transfer Curriculum:

NURS 111 Foundations of Practice (3 credits) 
NURS 122 Nursing Assessment (3 credits)

Admission Requirements:

Admission requirements for the Sophomore Transfer option are the same as above for Freshman Transfer students. In addition, students must also meet the following requirements:

• Transfer a minimum of 20 credit hours.

• Available for summer coursework and clinical placement

• Transfer courses equivalent to the following guidelines (course descriptions available upon request):

  • Freshmen English sequence

  • Human Anatomy & Physiology

  • Nutrition

  • Human Biology

  • At least two courses in Chemistry with an Inorganic and Bio/Organic focus.

  • Students must also successfully pass the English placement examination at Case

• Students must have courses approved for transfer by submitting course descriptions for review to the Office of Undergraduate Studies.

See the Accelerated Transfer Guide for course equivalents listed for Cuyahoga Community College (CCC), Lakeland Community College (LCC), Lorain County Community College (LCCC), and Cleveland State University (CSU).

Courses not listed or courses from another university must be reviewed for possible approval. In order to have a course reviewed, a course description or syllabus must be submitted.