Admission to UW Oshkosh College of Nursing

Required Criteria

• Admission to the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

• Sophomore standing (30 credits completed)

• Minimum of 2.75 GPA on the completed pre-nursing requirements
  

• All of the required courses and a total of 45 credits must be completed with a minimum "C" grade by the end of the semester in which you are applying (C- or CD are not acceptable grades)

• Standardized nursing admission test /TEAS Version V with passing score at the current national mean (cost assumed by student). Mean scores change annually. See nursing advisors or College of Nursing for exact score needed in application cycle.
  
• Completed Criminal Background Check as required by Caregiver Law done with CertifiedBackground.com. (cost assumed by student)
  

• Written statement demonstrating values appropriate for professional nursing (see written application)

• NEW CRITERION REGARDING NURSING ASSISTANT REQUIREMENT:

• Fall 2011 applicants and beyond: are required to have completed nursing assistant course with clinical component AND HAVE CURRENT CNA certificate at time of application.
• All applicants to the Traditional nursing option must obtain a certificate as a nursing assistant (CNA) prior to College of Nursing application due date.  Completing the CNA provides initial exposure to the healthcare field and understanding of basic concepts important in nursing care.
• The CNA is obtained by completing a Certified Nursing Assistant course which includes a clinical component, and then passing the state certification examination.  The certification can be from any state.
• CNA courses are typically offered through technical colleges and health care facilities (particularly long-term care facilities).  Many long-term care facilities offer employment upon completion of the course.  Some facilities reduce or waive the tuition in return for employment upon course completion.  CNA courses tend to be in great demand.  There can be long waiting lists. Thus, applicants are advised to enroll in a CNA course well in advance of application for admission.  Please note: In most states, allow four to six weeks after course completion for the certification examination.
• Work experience as a CNA is strongly recommended.  Experience as a CNA strengthens the application.
• A listing of CNA courses offered in the state can be found here.

Preferred Criteria

• Nursing GPA of 3.0 or above
  
• Certified Nursing Assistant work experience or other relevant health care experience
• TEAS Version V current passing score of national BSN mean or above. See nursing advisors or College of Nursing for exact score needed in application cycle.
• Activities reflecting a service orientation (i.e. community or health care volunteer work, student athlete, etc.within the last 2 years.)
• Experience with diverse populations (diverse populations may include varying age groups, developmentally disabled, ethnic groups, individuals with special needs, etc. over the last 2 years.)

NOTE

• All students have the responsibility for knowing University and college academic policies as they affect his/her status.
• Forms used by faculty to evaluate both written and interview portions of admission process are available to review.

Nurse Admission Test (TEAS version V) 

• Registration fee to be paid by applicant with credit card at ATI website.
  
• Study Options are:

1.  Purchasing a  study guide and/or practice tests online (version 5).
2.  University of Wisconsin Oshkosh  Polk Library reserve area has study guides available for two hour check out.
   

• Test dates are offered for each application cycle in Summer/September and January/February. There is no limit to the number of times an applicant may take this test. Additional important information regarding taking your TEAS test can be found here.
  

Register for your exam

Admission Interview

An interview is required as part of the application process. Fall interviews are in October and spring interviews are conducted in March. Applicants will be contacted AFTER the application deadline date to sign up for their admission interview.  An email will provide you with a link to the website when dates and times are confirmed. If a high number of applicants are received the College of Nursing reserves the right to limit the number of interviews conducted.

Applicants can plan Interviews to typically take 15-20 minutes with interviews planned every 30 minutes.  Applicants are asked to come 10 minutes prior to their interview to check in.  Interviews will be conducted by two members of our faculty/academic staff and they will evaluated each applicant based on the interview process as well as their written application they have already submitted.

Applicants dress and prepare themselves as they would for a job interview.  Assistance is available through Career Services located in the Student Success Center, Suite 125 on campus.

Time line for registration for admission interview

Required Course Work

Please note all courses must be completed with a minimum “C” grade (C- or CD are not acceptable grades).

Pre-Nursing Coursework

(These courses must be included in Nursing GPA for application.)

(These courses must be completed by end of semester applying unless an appeal and or waiver has been provided and approved before starting in the clinical major.)

Effective with Incoming Fall 2011 Freshmen and everyone applying for the clinical major in Fall 2012 and beyond:

For Updated policies see Undergraduate Student Handbook.

A student’s admission GPA will be calculated on the above courses (2.75 minimum). If more than 4 science courses are completed, the GPA will be calculated on the best 4 grades. The GPA is calculated to three decimal points.

Deadlines/Important Dates