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
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 June 15th if starting in the Fall or December 30th if starting in the Spring.
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.
- To be eligible to enroll admitted students must submit the Intent to Enroll form and pay the $100 enrollment confirmation fee.
- 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 June 15th 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.