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First Step

All incoming freshman (or if you have 30 or less transfer credits) must first apply to Southwestern College: Apply to Southwestern College
(Admission to the Nursing Program doesn't occur until your junior year.)

All current SC students or transfer students (with more than 31 credits) interested in applying for the Nursing Program: Follow the Application Instructions below

Admission to Nursing 

Southwestern Nursing admission is a competitive process. SC Nursing admits students to the program in the fall semester.

Priority Deadline: April 15

Admission materials for PRIORITY consideration into the pre-licensure BSN degree program should be submitted prior to April 15th for fall semester. Applications will be accepted up to May 1st as space in the program is available.

Application Instructions

• Complete the NursingCAS application
• Request that official transcripts from all US institutions attended be sent to NursingCAS
• Upload resume in the Documents section of NursingCAS
• Submit personal statement in the Documents section of NursingCAS
• Request 2 letters of recommendation be sent through the NursingCAS recommender portal

International Applicants
In addition to the steps above, International Applicants must also request that official evaluations of transcripts from all foreign institutions be sent to NursingCAS as follows:

• Use the World Education Services (WES) link in the Academic History section of the application to order your official WES evaluation
  OR
• Use the “Download Evaluation Request Form” in the Academic History section of the application to request an evaluation from an evaluation service other than WES.

Admission Requirements

Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 prior to starting BSN course work in the required science classes and statistics, with no individual required science/math course grade lower than 2.0. The required science/statistic classes or their equivalents are as follows:

1. Core courses:

• ​Essentials of Biology
• Essentials of Chemistry
• Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2
• Microbiology
• Pahtophysiology
• Statistics and Probability

2. Of the following support courses completed, a grade of "C" or better is required:

• ​College Writing 1 & 2
• Elements of Oral Communication
• General Psycholgoy
• Developmental Psychology
• Sociology
• Principles of Nutrition
• Ethical Reasoning
• Medical Terminology
• College Algebra
• General Education Courses

3. ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with an overall baseline score of 68% or above.

4. Personal interview with faculty. Identifying attributes: strong communication skills (written and oral), demonstration of empathy, personal integrity, accountability and critical thinking.

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on the deadline date. Program Materials do not have to be received by the deadline date.

ATI Launch

ATI Launch: Nursing Academic Readiness certificate of completion is required.

A six-module program must be completed prior to beginning the nursing program to assist in student onboarding. You will receive a link and instructions once admitted to the program.

• Launch link provided with acceptance package
• ATI Launch NAR Comprehensive Modules (PDF)

Cowley College Articulation Agreement

Articulation agreement with Cowley College Pre-Nursing students provides a seamless transition into the Southwestern application process.

The 2+2 agreement between Cowley College and Southwestern College will provide Cowley students an opportunity to earn an Associate of Science in Pre-Nursing after two years and a BSN from Southwestern after an additional two years.

This agreement is for Cowley College students who have:

• Earned an Associate of Science degree pathway in pre-nursing
• Achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the required sciences and no single science GPA lower than 2.0
• Applied for admission at Southwestern College
• Submitted the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) if applicable.

In transferring to Southwestern College, students will:

• Declare and maintain a major in nursing
• Enroll full-time (12+ credit hours per semester)
• Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• With completion of application requirements and receipt of all relevant transcripts, qualified Cowley College students are guaranteed priority placement when admission slots are not filled with qualified Southwestern pre-nursing majors
• Enter the college at a junior status toward a baccalaureate degree
• Be guaranteed to transfer all credits (100 level and higher). All credits from a two-year must have an earned grade of a C or better
• Preferred partner—This agreement guarantees up to five “seats” within the SC BSN program each year to students from Cowley College who meet the listed requirements when an SC cohort cannot fill all available seats. When seats are available, CC-qualified pre-nursing pathway students will be given priority for open seats.

Admission Policy

The Department of Nursing does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, ethnic origin, or physical handicap in the recruitment and admission of students to the nursing program.

Questions?

Contact Nursing Advisor

Sara Denly, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Associate Professor of Nursing
Director of the BSN Nursing Program
Email Address: Sara.Denly@sckans.edu
Phone: (620) 229-6300