NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

48 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 ADMISSIONS The College of Nursing has rolling admissions for the R.N. to B.S.N. track. Candidates must submit all applications and transcripts by July 16 for priority consideration for the August entering class and by December 10 for priority consideration for the January entering class. Applications are accepted year round for R.N. to B.S.N. entering classes. In addition to the documents described in the Required Documentation section, students applying for entry to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing—R.N. to M.S.N. Track must submit evidence of the following: Initial admission criteria would be the current admission requirements for the RN to BSN degree: ●● Applicants must have an overall GPA of 2.6 or higher on a 4.0 scale. ●● Applicants must have a current/active United States R.N. license. If the applicant resides out of the United States and does not hold this license, the applicant’s application must be approved by the College of Nursing associate dean of the program or the dean. ●● Students must complete all pre-requisite general education courses prior to beginning the M.S.N. ●● The student will complete three terms of B.S.N. coursework. At the end of three terms, the student must meet the 3.0 or higher GPA admission requirement for the M.S.N. The 3.0 GPA will be calculated from the B.S.N. courses completed at NSU. Students enrolled in the R.N. to M.S.N. program who do not meet the 3.0 GPA requirements in the third term will be moved to the R.N. to B.S.N. program and complete the two additional terms for the B.S.N. The program directors for the R.N. to B.S.N. and the graduate program director will review applicants at the completion of term III. Written notification to the student regarding their progression into the M.S.N. program will be done by the College of Nursing. ●● Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from individuals other than relatives: one from academic instructor, professor, or academic advisor and one from a community associate. The College of Nursing has rolling admissions for the R.N. to M.S.N. track. Candidates must submit all applications and transcripts by July 16 for priority consideration for the August entering class and by December 10 for priority consideration for the January entering class. Applications are accepted year-round for R.N. to M.S.N. entering classes. Professional and Liberal Studies (PALS) Program—Day Programs In addition to the documents described in the Required Documentation section, freshman applicants must submit all final official transcripts reflecting academic coursework prior to enrollment and final grades earned (e.g., current high-school transcript or GED equivalent), including proof of graduation and SAT or ACT scores by the final day of the drop and add period noted on the academic calendar for the student’s first term at Nova Southeastern University. In addition to the documents described in the Required Documentation section, transfer applicants , defined as students with at least 24 transferable credits, must submit official, final college transcripts from all previous schools attended, whether or not credit was awarded, reflecting final grades earned. If, at the time of application, students have any courses in progress at another institution, a final, official transcript must be submitted. Professional and Liberal Studies (PALS) Program (day) students, on receiving notification of acceptance, should promptly inform the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by submitting a $200 seat deposit to be credited toward tuition. To receive a refund of seat deposits, students must rescind their acceptance in writing by May 1 for August (fall) admission and by September 1 for January (winter) admission. Career Development Program—Evening/Online/Off-Campus Programs In addition to the documents described in the Required Documentation section, all applicants to the Career Development Program must submit proof of high school graduation (or GED equivalent) if they have not previously attended a college- level institution. Transfer students, defined as students with at least 24 transferable credits, must submit official college transcripts reflecting final grades earned from all previous schools attended, whether or not credit was awarded. If, at the