UNI Nursing Admissions
Thank you for your interest in the University of Northern Iowa's new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program! Please see details on the UNI Nursing Admissions process below, which will differ if you're a current UNI student or incoming freshman or transfer.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to admissions@uni.edu or the Department of Nursing & Public Health at nursing@uni.edu.
New Freshmen & Transfer Students
Incoming freshmen will begin nursing prerequisite coursework during their first year at UNI.
Transfer students or incoming freshmen with transfer credits may apply to the UNI nursing program if prerequisites are met or in progress.
Please refer to the current UNI student process for more info.
Current UNI Students
UNI students with an interest in nursing should submit a nursing application to the Department of Nursing & Public Health, who will make admissions decisions for the program.
Prerequisite coursework should be completed prior to the start of the preferred cohort (fall or spring semester).
See nursing prerequisites and application deadlines listed below.
Prerequisite Coursework*
- PH 2180: Medical Terminology
- CHEM 1010: Principles of Chemistry
- BIOL 1101: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIOL 1102: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II
- STAT 1772: Intro to Statistical Methods - OR - SOC SCI 2020: Statistics for Social Science Research
- PSYCH 2202: Developmental Psych - OR - FAM SERV 1055 Human Growth and Development
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA in the prerequisite courses. Students with a lower GPA may be considered due to special circumstances.
* Equivalent transfer courses, including courses taken from community colleges, will be accepted.
When to Apply
- Apply by January 5 (early consideration) for the fall cohort. Decisions sent out around February 5.
- Apply by February 15 (standard consideration) for the fall cohort. Decisions sent out around March 15.
- Apply by September 16 for the spring cohort. Decisions sent out around October 7.
FAQ’s
Do I need to reapply if I’ve not been admitted?
Students not being admitted for one cohort will automatically be reconsidered for subsequent cohorts. Students do not need to resubmit a nursing application within one year of first application.
Will everyone who is eligible be admitted?
Admissions is competitive. Cohort sizes may vary based on available clinical facilities and staffing.
English Proficiency
Undergraduate international students who are not native speakers of English must provide evidence of English language proficiency per University standards. For more information, visit admissions.uni.edu/international/english-proficiency.