Nursing (Bachelor of Science)

Traditional BSN students are directly admitted directly to the School of Nursing as first-year or as transfer students. Direct admission to the School of Nursing requires the following:

First-Year Student BSN (Direct Admission) Requirements:

In place of ACT reading or SAT EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading & Writing) score: At the discretion of the Director of the School of Nursing, a standardized reading comprehension test (Nelson Denny Reading Test) demonstrating reading comprehension at the college-ready level may be accepted.

Transfer Student BSN (Direct Admission) Requirements:

• 3.0 Cumulative GPA
• C- or better in prerequisite courses. May have only repeat one pre-requisite course and repeat it only once (F/W/R).
  • PS130

  • PS240

  • CH203/205 (note – have pre-requisite of CH114)

  • BI206

  • BI207

  • BI230

      Note – may co-enroll in fourth science during first semester of nursing courses (i.e.  BI207 or CH203/205)

• Demonstration of reading comprehension at college-ready level via standardized testing or other means as determined by the School of Nursing.

Progression

Each student admitted to the nursing major is guaranteed a space in the major as long as the student makes scheduled academic progress as defined below.

To enroll in the first nursing courses NU 202 and NU203, the student must:

1. Maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.50;
2. Earn a grade of C- or better in all courses required for the major;
3. Have earned a grade of C- or better in at least 3 out of 4 of the following science prerequisites (CH 203/205, BI 206, BI 207, BI 230);
4. Be co-enrolled or previously earned a C- or better in the 4th science pre-requisite course;
5. Meet health standards required by the School of Nursing and affiliating agencies;
6. Display appropriate professional behavior.

To continue to the junior and senior year in nursing, the student must:

1. Maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.50;
2. Maintain a Nursing GPA of at least 2.0;
3. Earn a grade of C- or better in all courses required for the major;
4. Have earned a grade of C- or better in all courses required for the major CH 203/205, BI 206, BI 207, BI 230, PS 130, PS 240 (or NU 250), and PS 201 (or MA 130);
5. Meet health standards required by the School of Nursing and affiliating agencies;
6. Display appropriate professional behavior; and
7. Progress in a timely manner

Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

Do I have to apply to the School of Nursing once I've been admitted to Millikin?

• No. Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is a "DIRECT ADMIT" for freshmen students who meet admission requirements.

What are the admission requirements to the BSN program?

• ACT score of 20 or above or equivalent SAT score
• Strong performance in high school science and math coursework

Can you play a sport while being enrolled as a nursing student?

• Absolutely, yes! Millikin has 22 men's and women's NCAA Div. III sports that you can join.

Does the program accept transfer students?

• Yes. Internal and external transfer students are accepted based on academic progress and space availability. Individualized elements of plan of study will be directed by School of Nursing faculty advisors.