IUPUI Campus Bulletin 2010-2012

• Awards & Scholarships
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • BSN Admissions Requirements
  • Academic Expectations & Progression
  • BSN Honors Study Option
  • BSN School Requirements
  • BSN Accelerated Track
  • Academic Policies and Procedures
• Degree Programs
• Guidance & Counseling
• RN-BSN Track
  • RN-BSN Advanced Placement
  • RN-BSN Program Requirements
  • RN-MSN Mobility Option
  • Residency Requirements
• Student Learning Outcomes

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

BSN Admissions Requirements

Applications and due dates for Indianapolis, Columbus, and Bloomington may be found at that campus' School of Nursing Web site. Students interested in nursing on another IU campus should consult the Web site of that campus for more information about nursing. The admission process is selective, and acceptance depends on the number of applicants and the applicant's ability to compete academically in the pool of applicants. Students seeking admission to the nursing major must meet the following criteria (Policy VI-A-30):

1. Admitted to Indiana University as a degree-seeking student. 
2. The applicant must have a minimum Indiana University cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application. This does not include transfer or FX courses. 
3. Complete general education courses required for admission on the campus to which the student applies. Students will need 29-31 credits to be eligible to apply with an Application GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale. It is the student's responsibility to be informed of admission expectations on the campus to which he/she seeks admission. Completed course work should include a minimum of 11 completed credit hours or three courses in the critical/analytical cluster. One completed course in this cluster should be Anatomy.  (The required courses are Anatomy and Finite Math plus an additional critical/analytical/science course of the student's choice). However, science requirements are campus specific and based on campus general education requirements and course availability and accessibility. The remaining required credit must additionally include English Composition, Introduction to Psychology, and Introduction to Sociology.  Remaining credits come from approved courses from the Communication Cluster (1 course); Cultural Diversity Cluster (up to 2 courses); Social Competence Cluster (1 course) or Humanistic Appreciation Cluster (1 course).  It is an expectation that the student has completed two semesters of high school chemistry (with a grade of C or above in both semesters) or has taken a college level Introduction to Chemistry course.  Demonstrate an Application* and minimum pre-nursing admission grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale for the 29-31 credits required for admission. The Application GPA is calculated on all completed courses required for the BSN degree. Grades earned in transfer courses accepted and applied to required general education credit hours will count in the calculation of the Application GPA. For any repeated general and/or science courses, the repeated grade will be the grade used in the calculation of the Application GPA for undergraduate students. (See Policy VI-A-9 Calculating Grade Point Averages for Students Applying to the ASN and BSN Programs). *The Application GPA is the cumulative sum of all 29-31 credits used for application.
4. Designate which courses will meet the cluster requirements where course choice is an option. Courses designated for the nursing major may be repeated only one (1) time.  Students must successfully complete all courses for the degree with a "C" or better by the second attempt. 
5. Complete all required course work by established deadline date. This includes independent studies, correspondence course work and courses for which students have received an incomplete (I). Students wishing to transfer required course work from a university other than Indiana University must be in good academic standing in that university and have achieved a grade of C (2.0) or higher in courses for which transfer is being requested. 
6. Repeat no more than three required cluster courses required for BSN degree (Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, English Composition, Finite Math, Introduction to Sociology and Introduction to Psychology). Of the three (3) courses, only two (2) failures will be allowed in science course work. (One science course and corresponding lab are considered one course). The science courses are Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology and Finite Math. A student must achieve a grade of C (2.0) or higher in all program requirements. This criterion also applies to any student wishing to transfer required cluster courses from a university other than Indiana University. 
7. Submit to the School of Nursing an official credit transfer report (CTR) for all work being transferred from a university other than Indiana University. If not admitted, students may reapply to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program in a subsequent semester if they maintain eligibility. 
8. Submit program application by published date. Students may reapply to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program in a subsequent semester if they maintain eligibility. 
9. Students are encouraged to either complete an Introductory Course to Nursing (B104, B106), be actively involved in a Performance or Scholarship based program, or have volunteer or work experiences related to healthcare /service which will offer students insight into the nursing/service profession and methods to achieve a successful academic career. 
10. Submit a required criminal history when requested. 
11. The IUSON may determine to interview only the top ranked 75% of applicants based on Application GPA.

Applicants who do not meet one or more of the above criteria may request special consideration by the campus Admission, Progression and Graduation (APG) Committee to which admission is requested. Depending on applicant pool, space, and resources each IU campus may consider applicants who do not meet one or m ore of admitting criteria. Consult campus policies and practices to determine the appropriate process to be followed on the campus you wish to attend.

The nursing faculty of the campus to which the student is seeking admission has the responsibility and authority to select applicants for admission to the baccalaureate nursing program. The faculty reviews all qualified applicants and selects those for admission who have:

1. Demonstrated academic achievement; and 
2. Displayed individual characteristics as determined by each campus. Students should check with the campus of their choice for additional requirements. 

Priority for admission will be given to students applying to the campus on which they have completed more than half of the program requirements. Transfer students will be considered for admission based on availability of space. Students will be admitted to the baccalaureate nursing program for a specific semester and are expected to enter the program that semester. Students must formally accept or decline admission. Students not entering that specific semester must reapply on a competitive basis for a subsequent semester. Students will not be considered for further admission if they have declined an admission offer two times. (Policy U-VI-A-16).

Applicants to IUB, IUPUC, or IUPUI will receive priority consideration for admission if they have completed the majority (51 percent) of their prerequisite general education course work on the IUPUI, IUPUC, or IU Bloomington campus. If additional spaces are available, the next priority is given to students who have completed the majority of their course work on another IU campus. Students transferring the majority of prerequisite course work from a non-IU school are accorded lowest priority for admission.

Last updated February 18, 2010