Application Process for Traditional Nursing Option

• Thank you for your interest in the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh College of Nursing (CON).  We engage in a holistic admission process that  we believe yields individuals who are the best "fit" for this option.  Please understand that all information requested is vital to the application process.  Please follow the directions carefully to complete all sections of the application process.  Carefully read the Important FAQ section and pay close attention to the appropriate deadline dates.

Step 1: Apply to the University

Current  UWO students can skip to step 2.  Prospective/Transfer students must complete Step 1 prior to submitting the Traditional Nursing option application. A valid UWO ID and Email address will be issued upon acceptance to the University when appropriate fees are paid.  A UWO ID and Email are required to complete the nursing application.

or at the UW Oshkosh Admission office in Dempsey 135

Step 2: Prerequisites Coursework and Required Testing

The following requirements are to be completed prior to applying to the Nursing Traditional Option. Read the instructions and follow deadline dates to ensure completion.

• Academic Prerequisite
  

• CNA Criterion - Applicant responsiblle to attach a copy of current certificate along with proof of expiration date printed from the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry.

• TEAS (Nursing entrance Test) - See Deadline Dates below for dates TEAS test will be offered. Applicant resposible for attaching copy of desired score to written application.
  

Should you have any questions or need further assistance, you may contact College of Nursing Academic Advisors, Dawn Downs-Arnold at (920) 424-1026/arnoldd@uwosh.edu, Michele Schlinsog at (920) 424-1268/schlinsm@uwosh.edu  or Becki Cleveland, Assistant Director Student Academic  Affairs, Undergraduate Program (920) 424-1193/clevelan@uwosh.edu

Step 3: Apply to the Traditional and/or SOAR AHEAD and SAIL AHEAD Options in the Undergraduate Nursing Program (Both Part A &  Part B MUST be completed) - Application links for the January 30, 2012 deadline will be available soon.

Part A: Electronic Data Information Form for the August 30th application deadline will be available in May 2012.

Data collected is matched with your written application completed in Part B. READ BEFORE COMPLETING: Applicants MUST have a valid  UWO ID and Email address to complete BOTH Part A and Part B of the application.  UWO ID and  email accounts are provided to students once they have completed Step 1 and have been accepted to UW Oshkosh. Applicants who do not provide their UWO ID and email will be deemed ineligible. Once you have submitted this form you will not be able to retrieve it,  check for accuracy before you hit submit. DO NOT REDO AFTER YOU HAVE SUBMITTED it will not retrieve previous data. Contact Sue Robl at robl@uwosh.edu to alert her of any changes. All fields are to be completed or marked (N/A) if they do not apply. DO NOT use "SAME" in any of the fields. All fields must be filled in.  Information gathered is critical to the application process.

Part B: Written Application for the August 30th Application deadline will be available in May 2012. STOP - Please note instructions for running Criminal Background Check and signing up for Admission Interview will be done after application deadline date. TIPS for completing application.

The following forms should be printed off and attached to your written application as they apply:

• Background Information Disclosure Form (All applicants) 
  
• UWO Student Authorization to Disclose Form (All applicants)   -This form is completed by all UWO student who have received credit for courses taken at UWO campus.  All applicants accepted to UWO regardless of credits taken here should also have on file for acceptance into the program. The Nursing office will forward to the Dean of Students office for approval.
• Transfer Authorization to Disclose Form Student - This form must be completed by transfer students who have transferred any credits to UWO. Form is filled out by student and corresponding transfer school and should be mailed directly from that school to the address on the form.
• ALL applicants must complete GPA CALCULATION sheet.  IMPORTANT:  read Instruction sheet before completing this form.
• GPA Calculation Form - NOTE: Form will be changing for FALL 2012 application cycle - available in May 2012 (All Applicants must attach to written application and READ this instruction sheet. GPA Calculation Instruction sheet 
•  Appeal Form (located in Undergraduate Student Handbook)  This form is NOT required but may be needed to complete your application.

Please complete and print out ALL sections of the Written application form for submission by the appropriate deadline date.  Supporting documentation should be attached to this application as outlined on the Undergraduate Program Checklist for Clinical Admission. Your written application will be matched with the electronic data sheet you provided to complete your application process. Submit the written portion either by  U.S. Mail or personally deliver to:

Undergraduate Nursing Program
Admission Application/Traditional Option
College of Nursing, NE 148
800 Algoma Blvd.
Oshkosh, WI  54901-8660

 SOAR AHEAD AND SAIL AHEAD applicants should submit to addresses provided on written application.

Step 4: Criminal Background Check

Applicants will be sent an email alerting them to complete a criminal background check AFTER the applications deadline. Applicants will be asked to create an account with the company we use to run background checks.  A specific account code wll be provided.  Associated fees will be the student's responsibility. Deadline dates for completion will be provided in the email.  This account will be used throughout program if accepted.  Do not lose your account information.

Step 5: Admission Interview

Students will sign up for an admission interview online according to the Deadlines/Important Dates information provided below.   

Students applying for BOTH the Traditional and Accelerated Nursing Options

Students applying and accepted for the Traditional  and  Accelerated Nursing options must choose ONLY one option a minimum of one week prior to the start of the regular 14-week University semester. Failure to comply with this request will result in the removal from the list of accepted students for BOTH options. A completed Withdrawal Form for Admission Acceptance to Traditional or Accelerated Option  must be on file with the Undergraduate Program Office (N/E 148) indicating your decision.  If one acceptance date is before the other has been announced the applicant must either accept or decline the spot offered.  There are no holding of spots.  You are allowed to withdraw from one if that situation arises using the the form listed above.

Current University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Students

Students eligible to apply to the clinical major must submit the admission application for the College of Nursing.  Transcripts are not necessary for current UW Oshkosh students, unless courses were taken elsewhere while at UW Oshkosh.   

Deadlines (by noon): August 30 for spring semester; January 30 for fall semester

Deadlines/Important Dates

Admission into the College of Nursing to start Spring 2013:

Applications Due: August 30, 2012

Interview Dates: Early October

TEAS Test Dates for the Traditional Option:

April 17, 2012 from 5-9 p.m.

May 23, 2012 from 5-9 p.m.

June 18, 2012 from 2-6 p.m.

July 19, 2012 from 2-6 p.m.

September 15 from 8 a.m. - 12 noon AND 1-5 p.m.

All the above test dates will be located in the UWO Halsey Computer lab, room 101C.

Admission into the College of Nursing to start Fall 2013:

Applications Due: January 30, 2013

Interview Dates: Early March

TEAS Test Dates for the Traditional Option - TBD