School of Nursing

Traditional BSN Application Process

The School of Nursing uses a holistic 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.

Take Your Next Step

Steps to Apply for Current UW-Madison Students

  1. Review the prerequisites
  2. Check TBSN eligibility
  3. Review application process through NursingCAS
    • 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.
    • Application is open: December 1–January 15.

I’m Ready to Apply

Steps to Apply for Transfer, Reentry, and Second-Degree Applicants

  1. Review the prerequisites
  2. Check TBSN eligibility
  3. Review application process through NursingCAS
  1. Apply to UW–Madison using the Universities of Wisconsin application
    • Find the application for your student type (transfer, reentry, second degree). Each application has different requirements and deadlines.
    • 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.
  1. Application is open: December 1–January 15.

    I’m Ready to Apply

 

TBSN Admission Eligibility

To be eligible to apply to the TBSN degree program, applicants 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.

At the point of application submission (mid-January):

  • 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.

Prior to admission (at the conclusion of the spring term):

  • 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 the Accelerated BSN have been made by the end of December and Traditional BSN notifications have been made 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
  • You do not successfully graduate with your first bachelor’s degree prior to starting the program (ABSN only)

Need Help?

Undergraduate Admissions

Email: admissions@nursing.wisc.edu

Phone: 608-263-5180

Address:
Suite 1100 Signe Skott Cooper Hall