Admission Requirements

Contact the Nurse Recruiter in the Office of Student Affairs at 205-934-5491 PRIOR to applying to UAB (Strongly Recommended). 

Unofficial Transcript Review

  Please submit the following form with your transcripts:  Transcript Review Request

Admission Requirements to RNEMP

  • Admission to UAB as an RN Mobility student through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions: Once accepted, students need to apply to the School of Nursing; contact Student Affairs at 205-934-5491 for an application.
  • Admission grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • A grade of at least "C" in human anatomy, human physiology, microbiology, descriptive statistics, and an elective (Area V courses).
  • Evidence of successful completion of an accredited diploma or associate degree nursing program and a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state in which you will do your student practicum.
  • – NOTE: General studies does not need to be completely done to apply to the RNEMP program. Students may begin nursing courses if six or less semester hours of general studies requirements are to be completed; all general studies courses must be completed before the last semester in the program.

Additional Requirements for RN-BSN-MSN in Good Standing

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or on the last 60 hours
  • Students in the RN-BSN-MSN option must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and follow their approved curriculum plan.
  • Meet graduate entrance-exam standards or qualify for GRE/MAT/GMAT waiver.

Admission Process

Admission to UAB as an RN Mobility student through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions: Once accepted, students need to apply to the School of Nursing; contact Student Affairs at 205-934-5491 for an application.

Students may begin nursing courses if six or less semester hours of general studies requirements are to be completed; all general studies coursed must be completed before the last semester in the program.


The student completes the SON application and submits the application to the SON Student Affairs Office by the application deadline.
Admission decisions will be based on the applicant's academic record and the BSN application at the time of the application deadline.

Prior to Enrollment

  • CPR certification as a health-care professional
  • Medical clearance from UAB Student Health Services