College of Nursing

Due to the competitive nature of the admission process, applicants should understand that meeting the minimum required criteria does not guarantee admission into the Accelerated BSN Option. Additional information is provided on the application process page and the admission policy.

Required Criteria

• • Admission to University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
  • Completion of non-nursing bachelor’s degree from accredited institution with minimum GPA of 2.5; or GPA below 2.5 and completion of TEAS test with proficiency scores equal to or above national BSN program mean scores.
  • Minimum pre-nursing GPA of 3.0 in all College of Nursing prerequisite courses.
  • All required prerequisite courses completed with a minimum grade of “C” (grades of CD or C- are not acceptable).
  • Successful completion of criminal background check for clinical placement. Must use service specified in Accelerated BSN application (cost paid by applicant).
  • Completion of a nursing assistant course with a clinical component and attainment of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (all states accepted).
  • Residency in an approved state for both theory and clinical components of the program. Official acceptance is dependent on securing clinical rotations in the area specified in your admission application.

STUDENTS EDUCATED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES MUST ALSO: 

• • Submit a course-by-course credential evaluator report detailing grades, credits and degree assessment. Accredited evaluators can be found through the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (naces.org) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (aice-eval.org).
  • Demonstrate English proficiency by providing evidence that education was conducted in English or by submitting a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 71 iBT directly to UW Oshkosh (institution code: 1916) from the testing agency.

Preferred Criteria

• Maintain current hospital employment throughout program.
• Pre-nursing GPA of 3.25 or higher in College of Nursing prerequisites.
• At least 240 hours of CNA work experience or other approved direct patient care.
• Demonstrate service orientation through 20 hours of campus and/or community volunteer activities.
• All prerequisite coursework completed.

Admission Requirement Appeal Form

Complete the Appeal Form only if you are requesting an exception for one or more admission requirements.

• Submit completed appeal form to conappeals@uwosh.edu. If you receive approval for an appeal that pertains to your qualifications for admission, please attach the appeal form and letter of approval to the front of your College of Nursing application.
• Additional Information: Appeal Policy for Nursing Students.

Prerequisite Courses

Must be completed or in progress at time of application. Click each section to view details.

Health Requirements

Upon admission into the Accelerated BSN Option, students must meet health requirements, including immunizations, for clinical rotations. Specific details are provided upon admission.

Technology Requirements

Students need a computer with a camera and access to high-speed internet. Slower connections may affect downloading of course materials and timely completion of exams. Students will use video conferencing technology (e.g., Zoom) throughout the curriculum.

Approved states for out-of-state students

Students must reside in a state approved by the Higher Learning Commission and State Board of Nursing for the entire duration of the program, including theory courses and clinical placements.