BSN Admission Process Change Announced

Starting with the Fall 2006 BSN admission class:

• Admission decisions will be based on the applicant’s overall academic record and other factors.*
• Admission decisions will be based on the applicant’s academic record and application at the time of the application deadline.  Successful completion (“C” or above) of any remaining pre-nursing or other courses will satisfy the offer of admission.  All grades (UAB and other colleges/universities) from previous terms must be posted on applicant’s UAB transcript by the application deadline.*
• Applicants will receive an admissions decision a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the start of the semester for which they are applying.*

Starting with the Spring 2007 BSN admission class:

• Application Deadline will be October 1, 2006 for Spring 2007 admission.
• Completed medical clearance will be due by the application deadline.*
• A resume, outlining health care interest/experience, campus/community involvement, leadership, employment, etc. will be due by the application deadline.*
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide proof of work/volunteer experience in a healthcare setting as part of the application process. This experience is not required for admission but can factor into the admission decision. The healthcare work is to be documented by letters from a supervisor (on agency letterhead) and/or time sheets and must consist of a minimum of 60 hours of paid or volunteer work in a healthcare setting. The proof of the minimum 60 hour requirement is to be met at the time of application to the School of Nursing. Work experience is acceptable regardless of date completed. Experience from the required Nursing Skills course does not count toward the 60 hours.*

Starting with the Summer 2007 BSN admission class:

• The application deadline will be February 1, 2007 for Summer semester 2007 admission.

Starting with the Fall 2007 BSN admission class:

• Application Deadline will be May 15, 2007 for Fall 2007 admission.
• Proof of completion of a Nursing Skills course (in addition to completed Medical Clearance) will be due by the application deadline.*

Starting with the Spring 2008 BSN admission class:

• The application deadline will be September 15, 2007 for Spring semester 2008 admission.

* Applies to this term and all subsequent terms of admission.