Accelerated BSN Track Admissions Process

1. Talk to an Admissions Counselor

Before anything else, we need to make sure our Accelerated BSN track is the right fit for you, and that starts with talking to an admissions counselor. Once you complete the form to get started, you’ll receive a call from an admissions counselor, who 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 you have about the accelerated nursing track. 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. (It’s also helpful to have your unofficial transcripts handy when you call.)

2. Develop an Academic Success Plan

Once your admissions counselor has reviewed your transcript, they will reach out to you for a follow-up conversation. During this conversation, you’ll come up with a target start date as well as a detailed plan for meeting any outstanding program requirements. However, not every student will need to take all of the prerequisite courses. Depending on your previous area of study, it’s possible you have already taken one or more of them.

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 as well as your English and language usage in order to determine your preparedness for entering the health sciences fields. To be eligible for acceptance into the ABSN track at UIW, you must achieve a proficient score.

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

Keep in mind that the biggest mistake people make when taking the TEAS is to not study. Before sitting for the exam, we highly recommend taking a few weeks to prepare. There are even a number of free test prep resources available online.

5. Complete Your Nursing School Application

Once you receive the go-ahead from your admissions counselor, 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 will apply via NursingCAS, a centralized application for nursing programs once you have either completed or nearly completed the UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum and are enrolled in your final semester of prerequisite course requirements.