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Nursing Program Application Checklist

Let’s make sure you’re ready for your advising meeting!

Content on this page is provided as a quick reference for planning. All official course descriptions/degree requirements/admission standards/program learning outcomes/etc. are published on the Undergraduate Catalog site.

Research and preparation

  • Confirm you have been officially admitted to Boise State University
    • Have paid your admissions intent to enroll fee
    •  Are eligible to enroll in courses for the semester the program begins
  • Submit official transcripts showing most recent grades from all colleges attended
  • Print a copy of your transcripts to have on hand when filling out your application. You will need to enter specific grade information.
  • If you have previously attended a nursing program at another institution, obtain a letter of good standing
  • If you are an ROTC student, obtain a letter of support.
  • Use the list of Academic Pre-Requisites in Section 2: “Academic Pre-Requisites” to confirm you are qualified to apply
  • Be ready to submit your $20 Application Fee with a credit card

Academic pre-requisites

Grade & GPA requirements

  • Earn a grade of C or above in all pre-nursing courses (no exceptions)
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.5 (no exceptions)
  • Ensure all prerequisite courses—with required GPA thresholds—are completed on time

Courses to complete before applying

All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better, and courses marked ** must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above (no exceptions).

CourseTitle
ENGL 101Introduction to College Writing
ENGL 102 Introduction to College Writing and Research
PSYC 101General Psychology
BIOL 227**Human Anatomy & Physiology
BIOL 228**Human Anatomy & Physiology II
CHEM 101/101L**
OR
CHEM 111/111L**
Essentials of Chemistry and Lab
OR
General Chemistry and Lab
HLTH 207**Nutrition
MATH 153**
OR
MATH 254**
Statistical Reasoning
OR
Introduction to Statistics

Courses that may be in progress when applying

These may be taken during the application term.Final grades must be C or above, and transcripts must be submitted by: May 30 for Fall start or December 30 for Spring start

Both of the following:

CourseTitle
BIOL 205Introductory Microbiology
HLTH 300Pathophysiology

One of the following:

CourseTitle
SOC 101Introduction to Sociology
SOC 102Social Problems
SOC 230Introduction to Ethnic Studies
SOCWRK 101Introduction to Social Welfare
HLTH 110Introduction to Health Science and Public Health

After submission

  • Did you pay the application fee?
  • Monitor email/portal for missing documents
  • Prepare for Kira Talent Interviews