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.
NOTE: we are still accepting applications for the Spring 2025 cohort! Please see details below for information on how to apply or contact us with any questions.
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*
- 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: Social Science Statistics
- PH 2180: Medical Terminology
- PSYCH 2202: Developmental Psychology - 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. Prerequisite courses must be taken within five years prior to entering the nursing major, and students must earn a grade of “C” or higher."
* Equivalent transfer courses, including courses taken from community colleges, will be accepted.
^ Students transferring in BIOL 1101 and BIOL 1102 should take both course equivalents at the same institution. Click the transfer equivalency button below for more info.
Preparing to Apply
Students intending to enroll in the University of Northern Iowa’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program will be admitted to UNI as a Pre-Nursing student. Pre-Nursing students work with an academic advisor to complete all prerequisite coursework required to be admitted to the BSN program. Academic advisors help students select courses, connect students to academic support resources, explore involvement opportunities, and provide support with academic concerns.
Please see our Pre-Nursing Advising Policies page for relevant advising policies and procedures for pre-nursing students.
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.*
*NOTE: we are still accepting applications for the Spring 2025 cohort! Please see above for application details or contact us at nursing@uni.edu with any questions.
FAQ’s
Do I need to reapply to the nursing program if I’ve not been admitted?
If you weren’t admitted to the term you applied for, you will need to reapply to the nursing program. Please submit a new application for the upcoming term using the "Apply to UNI Nursing" link above.
Will everyone who is eligible be admitted?
Admissions is competitive. Cohort sizes may vary based on available clinical facilities and staffing.
Is there additional tuition costs for nursing?
Yes, nursing students are charged a supplemental tuition rate. Supplemental tuition will be charged beginning in a student’s first semester admitted to the nursing program. Students are not charged supplemental tuition as pre-nursing students who have not yet been admitted and are still completing prerequisite coursework. Tuition rates can be viewed here.
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.