1. All applicants must have earned a high school diploma or GED with a minimum grade of "C" or college equivalent credit in algebra, biology and chemistry.

2a. Earned scores on ACT examinations- Composite-24 or SAT I minimum of 1100 combined. *

2b. A cumulative college GPA of 2.7 with all general education requirements listed below completed. All previous colleges are considered.

2c. An earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

3. All applicants must complete a criminal background check.

4. One Day per Week option applicants must be currently engaged in meaningful experience in the health care workplace as determined by the Nursing Admissions Committee.

5. The applicant must submit 3 typed essays with the application, addressing the following issues:

a. Why the applicant would like to be admitted to the One Day per Week RN Program. Applicants are encouraged to share any life experience about how their circumstances align with the program's stated goal to admit individuals who could not otherwise pursue nursing studies while working full-time. (No more than 200 words).

b. A detailed description of the applicant's computer literacy (hardware, software, Internet experience, etc.). The applicant must have access to an Internet-compatible computer with a DVD/CD drive and be able to use the Internet to send and receive attachments (no more than 200 words).

c. A detailed description of the applicant's experience in a health care workplace (no more than 300 words).