Admission Process

The process to be admitted into the School of Nursing is a two-step process:

Step 1

Admission to the College

The admission policy for the School of Nursing requires that students must first be admitted to the College. Students must submit a transfer application to the College Admissions Office, declaring nursing as a major. Official transcripts (sealed) must be sent to the Admissions Office for review by a transfer counselor. Once the complete review of the admissions materials has taken place, a letter will be sent to the applicant advising them of the decision for admission. Students will be advised of the number of credits transferred to the College and will also be informed of the completion of math and writing requirements. It is important to note that, if accepted, the student must submit the required acceptance fee before admission to the College can become official.

Step 2

Admission to the School of Nursing

Once the student has been admitted to the college, she/he can apply for admission to the program providing the following additional requirements are met:

1. GPA of 2.5
2. Enrollment in or completion of Nursing 207 with a grade of C or better.
3. Completion of math and writing requirements.

The application form for admission to the RN to BSN program can be downloaded here.

Please note that materials that must be submitted with the form include:

1. A current resume
2. A copy of the RN license
3. Even though official transcripts have been sent to the college Admissions Office, the department requires a second set of all transcripts for the
   department files. Student copies are acceptable.
4. Verification of Background Criminal Identification (BCI) done by the Department of the Attorney General of Rhode Island (150 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903).

All enrollment forms for admission to the program should be complete with the required materials before submission. Completed packets can be submitted to the School of Nursing office.