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.
Grade and GPA Requirements
Applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program must earn a grade of C or above in all pre-nursing courses and have a cumulative college GPA of 2.5. There are no exceptions to these prerequisites.
Courses to Complete Prior to Applying to the Nursing Program
The following courses must be completed with a grade of C or better in each course. The courses with asterisks (**) must exceed a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or Higher. There are no exceptions to these prerequisites.
Courses that may be In Progress Upon Applying
Please note: Students that are applying to the program to start in August may apply with the courses in progress as a summer course ONLY IF they can show proof of enrollment prior to the Phase One deadline.
If you are accepted to the nursing program, your admission will be conditional pending verification that your final grade in each course is a C or above. Transcripts for these courses will need to be submitted to the admissions office by May 30th if starting in the Fall or December 30th if starting in the Spring.
Conditions for Enrollment
Upon acceptance to the nursing program, students receive an emailed welcome packet with the forms and information needed to enroll in nursing courses. Both a mandatory pre-orientation zoom session and an in-person orientation is required prior to the beginning of classes. The pre-orientation zoom session will take place around the time of registration. The in-person takes place on the Friday before classes begin and is usually 6-7 hours long.
Admission to the nursing program is contingent upon:
- Admission to Boise State University, and eligibility to enroll in courses for the semester the program begins.
- Passing a Criminal Background Check and a Drug/Alcohol Test.
- Accepted students will be required to submit proof of completion and documentation of a passing grade (“C” or better) for “In Progress” course(s), by May 30 if starting in Fall or December 30 if starting in Spring.
- Meeting certain physical/emotional requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation as per the School of Nursing Performance Standards.
- Submitting the required health requirements outlined in the welcome packet.
Nursing Program Curriculum
Students accepted into the nursing program can anticipate a challenging academic experience that emphasizes the strong professional values, core nursing competencies and leadership skills needed in today’s complex healthcare environment. The nursing curriculum includes an inter-professional capstone course and courses in nursing leadership, health promotion, family health, mental health, environmental health, adult and pediatric care, medical and surgical care, psychiatric care, and public/community health and management.