Freshman Acceptance Program

You may be an ideal candidate for this program if you are a first-time freshman interested in declaring nursing as your major at 探花族. The Keigwin School of Nursing offers first-time freshman an opportunity to be accepted into the Traditional BSN program as a high school senior through our Freshman Acceptance (Direct Entry) Program.

Highlights

A dedicated program advisor from day one
Guaranteed seat in the Traditional BSN Program
Begin exploring your career first semester in 'Introduction to Nursing'
Join the Student Nurses Association before you start nursing courses
Automatic consideration for merit scholarships when you submit an application

Admissions

Please note, you can only be chosen for this program as a high school senior.

In order to be accepted to the Freshman Acceptance Program:

You must be a high school senior
You must have a high school GPA of 3.50 (weighted)
You must have a 'B' or higher (or equivalent weighted AP course grade) in the following courses:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Algebra II
You must have an SAT score of 1180, an ACT score of 24, or a CLT score of 77.

Please note: Please ensure you apply as a freshman and select 'Bachelor of Science in Nursing' as your Primary and Secondary Academic Program. If accepted, your decision letter will specify you have been selected for the Freshman Acceptance Nursing Program.

Beginning the Traditional BSN Program

Accepted students must have the following completed in order to begin their nursing curriculum:

(1 credit)
No more than 2 incomplete courses
All pre-requisite courses must be completed with a 'C' or higher:
- (4 credits)
- (4 credits)
- (4 credits)
- (4 credits)
- (3 credits)
- (3 credits)
- (3 credits)