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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Campus-Based Program Admission Brochure
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Campus-Based Program Admission Brochure
OF
NURSING
Be admitted and have an active student status with UT Arlington Office of Admissions and Records (uta.edu/admissions). Admission to
UT Arlington is dependent upon receipt of official transcripts from outside institutions, if applicable.
Complete at least 12 of the 16 required natural science hours (A&P I and II, Microbiology, and Chemistry).
Earn a minimum 2.75 GPA in the prerequisite natural science and prerequisite lower-division courses.
If accepted, an applicant must complete ALL prerequisites marked with * (refer to Prerequisite Lower-Division Courses on reverse side) BEFORE
starting the first semester of the upper-division nursing program.
Complete the designated sections of the HESI A2 test (Grammar, Math, Reading Comprehension, and Vocabulary) with a minimum
composite score of 300 and a minimum math score of 65; Learning Styles and Personality are also required; however, the results are not part
of the application criteria.
If required, submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores or accepted documentation. The College of Nursing TOEFL
requirement differs from that of UT Arlington. A high school diploma and/or a bachelors degree or higher earned in the United States
exempts the TOEFL requirement. If mandated, the minimum required scores must be earned to be a viable College of Nursing candidate to
the upper-division nursing program. College of Nursing Academic Advisors can provide further information concerning exemptions. For the
requirement in its entirety, refer to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Policies (pre-licensure) (uta.edu/nursing). For additional information, visit
www.uta.edu/universitycollege/prospective/testing-services/admissions-tests/toefl.
Prerequisite natural science GPA (A&P I and II, Microbiology, and Chemistry).
Required BSN prerequisite lower-division courses GPA (excluding the upper-division elective).
Additional consideration will be given to applicants who complete the following by the Campus-Based BSN application deadline:
30 or more required College of Nursing prerequisite lower-division credit hours earned at UT Arlington.
12 or more required College of Nursing prerequisite lower-division natural science credit hours earned at UT Arlington.
Nine hours of UT Arlington Honors College courses (must be active in Honors College).
Previous baccalaureate, masters, or doctorate degree earned in the United States.
College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing Policies (pre-licensure) (uta.edu/nursing). These policies are specific to UT Arlingtons College
of Nursing and must be adhered to when different from UT Arlington policies.
Undergraduate Catalog (uta.edu/catalog).
Supplemental Resources:
Applicants accepted into the upper-division nursing program must adhere to the College of Nursing BSN Student Handbook
(uta.edu/nursing).
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COLLEGE
OF
NURSING
Natural Science
8
4
4
16
English
*Composition I and II
Literature (sophomore-level or higher)
*Technical Writing
6
3
3
12
History & Government
6
6
12
Upper-Division Elective
*Introduction to Psychology
*Developmental Psychology (Lifespan)
Sociology or Anthropology
Credit Hours
3
3
3
9
Fine arts & mathematics
3
3
3
9
Pre-Nursing
3
3
3
Junior I
N3333
N3320
N3632
Credit Hours
Senior I
3
3
6
Nursing Research
Nursing of Adults
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
Nursing of Older Adults
5
4
4
13
12
Senior II
Junior II
N3321
N3561
N3481
N3261
Credit Hours
3
5
4
2
14
N4223
N4351
N4462
N4350
2
3
4
3
12