Nursing Major, B.S.
4-year Program
The 4-year program is designed for students who are beginning their studies for the nursing major.
Admission to the Nursing Major 4-year Program
Application for admission to the nursing major is a separate process from admission to the university. Admission to the nursing major is required for enrollment in selected spring semester sophomore and all upper division nursing courses. Application to the nursing major must be completed by October 1 for spring admission consideration. Additional information and advisement is available through the Department of Nursing.
Admission to the nursing major is competitive and limited.
Admission is dependent on the number of applicants and evidence of meeting
the listed requirements.
Students must be admitted to Bemidji State University prior to applying for admission to the nursing major.
- All official transcripts of credits transferred for other colleges and universities must be available in the BSU Admissions Office by October 1 for spring admission consideration to the nursing major.
- Applicants must have completed at least 30 semester credits, including the designated required non-nursing courses listed as follows, for admission consideration:
- BIO 1110 Human Biology – 4 credits
- PSY 1110 Introduction to Psychology – 4 credits
- PSY 2237 Lifespan Psychology – 4 credits
- SOC 1104, SOC 1105 or SOC 2210 – 3 credits
- A grade of C or higher is required in the designated pre-requisite courses for admission to the nursing major. If a grade of C of above is not earned the first time the course is taken, a grade of C or above must be earned the second time the course is taken. Designated course requirements for the major may not be taken on a pass/fail basis.
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.00 scale) and satisfactory completion of all designated required courses qualifies the student for the applicant pool, but does not guarantee admission to the major. Students are considered for admission to the program in descending order of the cumulative GPA.
- A completed application for the nursing major and the additional materials requested in the application must be available in the Department of Nursing by October 1. The application packet includes information concerning requirements such as background checks, CPR, and CNA Certifications.
