Accelerated BSN Track Admissions Process

1. Talk to an Admissions Representative.

Before anything else, you will need to speak to an admissions representative to ensure our Accelerated BSN track is the right fit for you. Once you complete the contact form to get started, an admissions representative will call. They will be your main point of contact throughout the admissions process.

During your conversation, you will discuss your reasons for wanting to become a nurse, previous academic experiences, career goals, financial considerations, background and more. This is also your opportunity to ask any questions about the accelerated nursing track. It’s helpful to have your unofficial transcript on hand for this call.

At the end of this call, if we determine the UIW Accelerated BSN track is the right fit for you, you will be asked to send over copies of your unofficial transcript.

2. Develop an Academic Success Plan

Once your admissions representative reviews your transcript, they will contact you for a follow-up conversation to set a target start date. They will also help you develop an academic plan to complete prerequisite course requirements in time for this start date.

You will likely not need to complete all course requirements to be eligible for enrollment. Depending on your previous area of study, some college credits might transfer to satisfy certain prerequisite courses. Your admissions representative will determine which credits are transferable and which you must still complete.

3. Fulfill the Prerequisite Requirements

For most applicants, the largest component of their academic success plan is completing any outstanding prerequisite courses. Because these courses provide the academic foundation for your nursing studies, a minimum 3.0 GPA is required in each to apply.

Transfer students seeking their first degree must also complete UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum requirements in addition to outstanding prerequisite requirements.

4. Take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

A common requirement of many nursing programs, the Test of Essential Academic Skills gauges your reading, math and science comprehension and your English and language usage to determine your preparedness for entering the health sciences fields. You must achieve a proficient score to be eligible for acceptance into the ABSN track at UIW.

Transfer students seeking to earn their first degree with UIW must complete the UIW application before taking the TEAS.

Remember that the biggest mistake people make when taking the TEAS is not studying. We highly recommend taking a few weeks to prepare before the exam. Several free test prep resources are available online.

5. Complete Your Nursing School Application

Once you receive the go-ahead from your admissions representative, it’s time to apply. Submit your application with any necessary documentation, like your official transcripts. You should expect to hear back in around 10 business days, although it could take longer depending on holidays.

If you are a transfer student seeking to earn your first degree, you must complete or nearly complete the UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum and be enrolled in your final semester of prerequisite courses before applying. Once you meet these requirements, you will apply via NursingCAS, a centralized application for nursing programs.