The School of Nursing uses a comprehensive admission process to identify students for the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (TBSN). Follow the directions carefully to complete all steps of the application process.
- This program is for pre-nursing students at UW-Madison, non-nursing transfer students, and non-nursing bachelor’s degree holders (second-degree) applicants.
- If not already at UW-Madison, students must be admitted to UW-Madison to be a part of this program.
Steps to Apply for Current UW-Madison Students
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Step 1: Review the prerequisites
Review the BSN Prerequisites page:
- Students must complete a course in each of the seven prerequisites
- Prerequisites can be met through coursework, test credit, or placement exams
Step 2: Check your TBSN eligibility
Check the TBSN eligibility to understand the admission requirements and due dates.
Step 3: Review application process through NursingCAS
Review application process through NursingCAS instructions.
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- There is no pre-nursing option to list as a major, so you should select “Bachelor of Science in Nursing.”
- Wait to submit your application until your fall grades are final. You will be asked to resubmit your official transcript with complete fall grades if you submit before they are posted on your transcript.
Step 4: Application is open December 1–January 15.
Application is open December 1–January 15. Check all the steps before you apply.
Steps to Apply for Transfer, Reentry, and Second-Degree Applicants
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Step 1: Review the prerequisites and course equivalencies
Review the BSN Prerequisites page:
- Students must complete a course in each of the seven prerequisites
- Prerequisites can be met through coursework, test credit, or placement exams
- Please visit BSN Prerequisite Course Equivalencies or Transferology to view equivalent courses offered outside of UW-Madison
Step 2: Check TBSN eligibility
Check the TBSN eligibility to understand the admission requirements and due dates.
Step 3: Review application process through NursingCAS
Review application process through NursingCAS instructions.
Wait to submit your application until your fall grades are final. You will be asked to resubmit your official transcript with complete fall grades if you submit before they are posted on your transcript.
Step 4: Apply to UW–Madison using the Universities of Wisconsin application
Apply to UW–Madison using the Universities of Wisconsin application.
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- Find the application for your student type (transfer, reentry, second degree). Each application has different requirements and due dates.
- Transcripts for the UW–Madison application should be sent to “University of Wisconsin-Madison” and not “University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing.”
- Your UW–Madison application is reviewed by the university’s Office of Admissions and Recruitment at the same time your nursing application is being reviewed by Nursing.
- Admission to UW–Madison does not guarantee admission into the nursing program.
Step 5: Application is open December 1–January 15
Application is open on December 1–January 15. Check all the steps before you apply.
TBSN Admission Eligibility
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Before you apply you must:
- Be in progress to complete at least 54-degree credits of college-level coursework by the end of the spring semester.
- Have not previously enrolled in a professional Bachelor of Science-Nursing program at another institution.
When you submit your application (mid-January) you must:
- Earn a “C” or higher in any four of the seven prerequisite courses.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 for all undergraduate courses.
- Have a minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.75 for all completed prerequisite courses.
Before admission (at the end of the spring term) you must:
- Earn a “C” or higher in each of the individual seven prerequisite courses.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 for all undergraduate courses.
- Have a minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.75 for all completed prerequisite courses.
* Exceptions may be granted for applicants enrolled at an institution on the quarter system.
** GPA requirements are based on 4.0 scale.
After You Apply
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Application Review
Representatives of the School of Nursing will review submitted applications for eligibility. This review process will generally take 2-3 weeks to complete following the application due date. All applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be invited to participate in a virtual group interview.
Interview Scheduling
Eligible applicants will be emailed and asked to provide their available interview times. Failure to respond to the request for times will result in applications being removed from admission consideration. After the due date passes, the School of Nursing will build the interview schedule. Applicants will receive specific interview dates and times at least one week before the scheduled interview times. Information about what to expect and how to prepare for the interview will be included in the communication. Reschedules will not be allowed unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Virtual Group Interview
The group interview typically includes three faculty interviewers and 3-4 applicants. Each applicant will have about one minute to answer each question, and each applicant will have a turn to answer a question first, second, third, and last. Please note that both video and audio capabilities are required for the group interview.
Admission Decision Notification
Historically, admissions notifications for Traditional BSN have been sent by mid-May.
Rescinding Admission
It is possible for an offer of admission to be revoked. We may revoke admission if one of the following occurs:
- You do not respond to the admission offer by the stated due date
- You do not complete a prerequisite or general education course
- You earn below a C (2.0) grade in a prerequisite course
- your spring coursework drops your cumulative and/or prerequisite GPA below the 2.75 minimum
- You provided false or misleading information on your application or compliance documents, or your Caregiver Background Check reveals disqualifying information
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