Minimum Admission Requirements – BSN

Option I

Traditional

Option II

2 nd Degree

Option III

RN to BSN

1. Application Process

• Two parts:
• Web-based component … www.utmem.edu/nursing then Apply Online Now
• Paper-packet component … Idea: Applicant collects all paper application materials, including transcripts, copies of licenses, etc., and sends all documents in one packet to …
  

UTHSC Office of Enrollment Services

910 Madison Avenue, Suite 525

Memphis , TN 38163

Instructions: www.utmem.edu/nursing then Future Students then Application 101

2. Official Transcripts

• “Official” transcripts from every college/university you have attended must be collected by you …
• Official transcripts must be submitted as part of Paper-packet component

3. Grade Point Average*

• Minimum Cumulative GPA of … based on all collegiate work
• GPA calculation does not include non-collegiate nursing school work (e.g., diploma pgm)
• Applicants with cumulative GPA < 3.0 are generally less competitive for admission. To be considered, supporting documentation must be provided, including an official American College Test (ACT), Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score.
• Additional supporting materials may include evidence of outstanding professional leadership, and/or evidence of successful completion of rigorous course of study (e.g., chemistry major, 2nd academic degree).

3.00

3.00

2.50

4. Tennessee RN License

• Must hold currently unencumbered TN RN license, or currently unencumbered authority-to-practice as RN via multi-state licensure compact
• Copy of RN license to be submitted as part of “Paper-packet component”

Not

applicable

Not applicable

5. Recommendation Forms

• Applicant must provide names and email addresses of three references
• Rec Forms will be emailed to references when your application is submitted
• References asked to complete & submit Rec Forms online to Enrollment Services
• One Rec Form should be completed by faculty member who can address your academic ability

3

3

3

6. Certifications

• In CPR or Advanced Life Support prior to UTHSC enrollment …
• and maintained throughout UTHSC enrollment
• Copy of certification submitted in “Paper-packet component”

7. Laptop Required & Basic Skills

• Must have ready access to web-connected laptop
• Computer/web-based literacy skills expected

8. Essay

• Essay describing professional goals, etc.
• Must be submitted online as part of “Web-based component”

3-5 pages

3-5 pages

3-5 pages

9. If Native Tongue is not English

• Evidence of English proficiency is mandatory part of application process
• Official minimum TOEFL Score earned within 2 years prior to application to UTHSC
• Official scores must be submitted as part of “Paper-packet component”

* Paper-based Test, ** Computer-based, *** Internet/web-based

550*

213**

80***

550*

213**

80***

550*

213**

80***

10. Other Important Criteria

• On-campus interview may be required as part of admission process to help evaluate applicant’s communication & decision making skills
• Individuals dismissed from other nursing programs are not eligible
• Successful background check must be completed prior to enrollment

Note

Note

Note

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR ALL PROGRAMS MUST BE SUBMITTED:

(1) IN TWO PARTS: ONLINE AND IN PACKET and (2) ON OR BEFORE APPLICATION DEADLINE.

Full application instructions: www.utmem.edu/nursing ... then Future Students then Application 101