There are three different entry options for candidates seeking to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), depending on their background and education.
- Freshman Option: BSN program for highly qualified high school graduates.
- Transfer Option: Current Temple Students: Intra-university transfer available for current Temple University students. Must apply for admission to the College of Public Health.
- Transfer Option: External Applicants: Students currently enrolled in another college or university who would like to transfer into the BSN program at TU.
Freshman Option
The following are the admission requirements for first-year candidates seeking to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
| REQUIREMENTS |
FIRST-YEAR STUDENT ENTRY OPTION
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| Application | Application for Undergraduate Admission |
| Transcripts | All high school and college transcripts required |
| SAT/ACT | SAT or ACT (or without test scores through the Temple Option Link) http://admissions.temple.edu/ |
| Background | AP, Honors, or college preparatory high school curriculum |
| Transfer Credits | Generally AP scores of 4+ will transfer |
| Other | Writing sample required (part of application) |
| Application Deadlines | * February 1st * Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis |
Transfer Option: Current Temple Students
The Intra-University Entry Option is available to current Temple University students wishing to transfer to nursing. Current Temple students need not reapply to the university. This option requires students to begin our nursing program as a first year nursing student. Students admitted via this option will spend eight semesters in our BSN program entering the program in the fall semester. This option is recommended for Temple students with less than 30 college credits.
Internal transfer admission decisions are highly competitive and made on a space available basis.
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REQUIREMENTS
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INTRA-UNIVERSITY TRANSFER ENTRY OPTION
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| Application |
Complete the College of Public Health Application for Undergraduate Students from a Current Temple University Student form. Apply for the fall semester and declare nursing as your major. |
| Transcripts | Attach a copy of your unofficial Temple University transcripts to your application. |
| SAT/ACT | SAT required or ACT (do not re-send if already on file with the University) |
| Background | AP, Honors, or college preparatory high school curriculum |
| Other | A strong background in math and science. |
| Application Deadlines | March 1 |
Transfer Option: External Applicants
This transfer option is designed for students currently enrolled in another college or university who would like to transfer into the BSN program at Temple University. This option requires students to begin our nursing program as a first year nursing student. Students admitted via this option will spend eight semesters in our BSN program entering the University in the fall semester. This option is recommended for transfer students with less than 30 college credits.
Transfer admission decisions are highly competitive and made on a space available basis.
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REQUIREMENTS
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TRANSFER ENTRY OPTION
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| Application | Complete the Undergraduate Application for Transfer students. Apply for the fall semester and declare nursing as your major. |
| Transcripts | High school and each college and/or university attended |
| Background | AP, Honors, or college preparatory high school curriculum. |
| Other | A strong background in math and science |
| Application Deadlines | February 1st |
Applicants should be aware prior to applying to the BSN Program as well as prior to entering the BSN Program that the Board of Nursing may refuse to license a person who has been found guilty or pleaded guilty to felony charges. The Board of Nursing application for licensure asks, “Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor, felony; felonious act; an illegal act associated with alcohol, an illegal act associated with substance abuse(s)?” Applicants should seriously consider this condition for licensure. Practice of deceit in the submission of criminal background checks and child abuse clearance forms is cause for dismissal.