BSN Holistic Admission Process
We're looking for applicants who are compassionate and dedicated, with diverse experiences and a broad knowledge base. If you have the skills necessary to grow into a nurse who is safe and competent, thinks critically, and is prepared to meet the constantly evolving health needs of the community, we want YOU.
The following sections: Application Criteria, Process, and Dates & Deadlines refer to both Traditional and Accelerated BSN pathways. Please review them carefully and note specific details for your entry path. Submit your application during the corresponding open window.
- Accelerated BSN Application (for new students applying to both WSSU and the ABSN program)
Application to enter Spring 2027 is open July 15 - September 1, 2026 | APPLY NOW - Traditional BSN Application to Upper Division (for students already accepted to WSSU)
Application open October 15, 2026 - January 31, 2027 | APPLICATION LINK CURRENTLY INACTIVE
- You'll need your Banner ID to complete the application.
- Be prepared to upload copies of official transcripts.
- Also upload copies of your TEAS scores.
NOTE: Acceptance into the nursing program is based upon the admission criteria. Meeting the minimal admission criteria does not guarantee admission into the Upper Division of Nursing. Based on the competitive nature of the program, some qualified applicants may not be admitted. A ranking system will be used to determine admission to the Division of Nursing. The ranking system awards points for each admission criterion. Please review information below and follow the guidelines explicitly to facilitate the processing of your application. Failure to comply with all directions and requirements will result in the application not being reviewed.
- Satisfactory completion of core curriculum in general education and nursing pre-requisite course requirements. Students must be on track to complete all general education and nursing prerequisite courses by the end of the Spring semester of the application year.
- A grade of C or better in all nursing pre-requisite courses on the first attempt.
- The Division of Nursing does not accept Pass/Fail grades for any general education or nursing prerequisite courses.
- NUR 2313 - Introduction to Professional Nursing can not be transferred. Course can only be taken at WSSU.
- All prerequisite science courses must have been completed within the past 7 years at the time of application submission.
- Minimum Cumulative GPA 2.8 (all academic transcripts)
- Minimum Science GPA 2.8 (including science courses completed at all institutions).
- ATI TEAS test score – Academic Preparedness Level of “Proficient” and reading score of greater than 70% are the preferred benchmarks. ATI TEAS test score is valid for 2 years.
- Waiting period of at least 2 years if previously dismissed from another nursing program due to academic reasons.
Traditional BSN Applicants: Must successfully complete NUR 2313 Introduction to Professional Nursing before starting the program.
Accelerated BSN Applicants: Will take NUR 2313 Introduction to Professional Nursing once admitted into the program.
If you are currently accepted into WSSU and meet the admission criteria listed above, you may apply to be accepted into the Upper Division of Nursing.
- Meet with your academic advisor, preferably the semester prior, to ensure readiness to submit the application for entry into the Nursing Program.
- Register and complete the ATI TEAS test. Use the TEAS Registration Instructions for guidance.
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- You may take the TEAS exam up to three (3) times with a minimum of 30 days between attempts in a one-year time period. The TEAS exam score is valid for two years.
- After completion of the exam, applicants must upload test results/Individual Performance Profile in the application portal. The Individual Performance Profile must show the scores for ALL sections of the test as well as the total score and academic preparedness level (see sample picture below).
- You may take the TEAS exam up to three (3) times with a minimum of 30 days between attempts in a one-year time period. The TEAS exam score is valid for two years.
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- If the applicant is admitted to the nursing program, all official transcripts must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office for processing before the end of the first semester in the nursing program. Failure to disclose all institutions attended, including any concurrent enrollments, may result in retraction of admission and/or dismissal from the nursing program.
- Submit application for review.
*If you complete the first page, you will be able to exit the application and come back to it later.
- Traditional BSN Application to Upper Division (for students already accepted to WSSU)
Open October 15, 2026-January 31, 2027 (midnight) | APPLICATION LINK CURRENTLY INACTIVE - Accelerated BSN Application (for new students applying to both WSSU and the ABSN program)
Open July 15 – September 1, 2026 (midnight) | APPLY NOW
*All admission requirements, including completion of the ATI TEAS, must be submitted on or before the application deadline date. Carefully review the Application Criteria and Application Process sections above. Applications submitted past the deadline will not be accepted.
For questions or concerns about the application process, please send all correspondence to nursingosa@wssu.edu.
