FAQ's - BSN Pre-Licensure

1. Is the BSN Nursing Program right for me?

Read and complete the comprehensive BSN Information workbook (PDF). This comprehensive document explains the process for obtaining your BSN and encourages self-evaluation as to readiness for the program.

2. What is the required GPA for advancement to ASU's College of Nursing and Health Innovation Upper Division Nursing Program?

The College of Nursing and Health Innovation BSN Program requires a minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher, in the 17 critical course requirements (prerequisites) and for the "Select GPA," to be eligible for advancement to the Upper Division Nursing program. Due to the limited number of sites for clinical experience, not all students who meet minimum eligibility criteria will secure a space in the Upper Division Nursing program. For the last several years, students with GPA's below 3.3 have not advanced to the Upper Division Nursing program.

3. How is advancement to the Upper Division Nursing program determined?

Students who meet or exceed the critical tracking requirements will be ranked on a 6-point scale as follows: up to 4 points for the GPA in critical tracking courses and up to 2 points for the Nurses Entrance Test (NET). Beginning with the topped ranks, students are placed in available upper division nursing courses until all spots are filled.

4. What is the cost for the BSN Program?

See Tuition.

5. How long does it take to complete the BSN program?

Approximately four years, but time may vary depending on the program location option you choose, as well as individual student progress. See Pathways to becoming a nurse.

6. What are the Timelines for applications for the BSN Program?

See Critical Tracking requirements and advancement to the Upper Division Nursing program.

7. Is there a waiting list for the BSN program?
No, we do not maintain a waiting list for the Upper Division Nursing program. Students are placed in upper-division Nursing courses based on their rank. Also see BSN Eligibility.

8. Is the ASU BSN program impacted?

ASU's College of Nursing and Health Innovation does not have a waiting list that rolls over each semester. Each Fall and Spring, eligible students are reviewed for advancement to upper-division Nursing courses.

9. If the ASU BSN program is completed in Arizona, may I take the license exam (NCLEX) in another state?

Yes. Check with the Arizona State Board of Nursing for details. You will need to apply to the State Board of Nursing in the state in which you wish to be registered to practice.

10. What are the program options/locations for the BSN program?

All critical tracking courses are available on the Downtown Phoenix campus (DPC). Some of these courses are also available on the Tempe, Polytechnic and West campuses. The Upper Division Nursing program is offered on the DPC, Polytechnic and West campuses. See the BSN program options.

11. What courses will I need to complete to advance to the upper-division Nursing courses (BSN)?

See the BSN Program of Study.

12. What courses taken at other colleges apply toward a BSN degree at ASU?

See information for Transfer Students.

13. If I am currently in a nursing program at another institution, may I transfer into the ASU Upper Division Nursing program?

It is not advisable for students already completing upper-division coursework in a nursing program at another university or college to transfer into the ASU's College of Nursing and Health Innovation BSN Program. This kind of transfer requires a petition process and a detailed faculty evaluation of each course taken in the program to assess equivalency and to determine remaining course work. It generally will take a student much longer to complete the requirements of ASU's College of Nursing and Health Innovation Upper Division Nursing program than it would take if the student remained in the original nursing program. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that the transferring student will be admitted into the ASU Upper Division Nursing program because of clinical space limitations.

14. How do I get into the Upper Division Nursing program?

See BSN Admissions criteria and application process.

15. Can I apply to the BSN program online?

You can apply online to be admitted to ASU. To secure a space in the Upper Division Nursing program you must meet critical tracking requirements. Not all eligible students will secure space in the Upper Division Nursing program.

16. Am I ready for the Upper Division Nursing program?

See Advancing to the Upper Division Nursing program and Nursing Program Application Checklist for advancing to the Upper Division Nursing program.

See applying to the Nursing Program and Nursing Program Application Checklist.

17. How do I get started?

See “Getting Started.”