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To learn more about IUP, the Nursing program, and a career as a registered nurse:

For Prospective Freshmen

  • New nursing students are only considered for fall term admission. In order to be considered for nursing, students must meet minimum requirements for program admission. Students must have no less than a 3.25 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for program consideration. IUP has the discretion to recalculate GPAs from high schools with non-standard grading scales.
  • For more details about a recommended timeline for the application process and to apply, visit Undergraduate Admissions.
  • Academic Support Services: The nursing curriculum includes many challenging courses. IUP offers walk-in peer tutors, special supplemental instruction tutoring sessions, and other support services which help students succeed and excel.
  • All nursing students are assigned a nursing faculty advisor.

For IUP Students Who Want to Change Their Major to Nursing

Minimum requirements to be considered for a seat in the Nursing program:

  • 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of the semester.
  • 24 credits completed, 12 of which must be completed at IUP.
  • A minimum grade of a "C" in the following required courses:
    • CHEM 103 and CHEM 255, or
    • CHEM 101 and CHEM 102, or
    • CHEM 111 and CHEM 112, and
    • BIOL 150
  • First-semester freshmen are not eligible to apply.
  • Number of accepted students is based on seats available.

Students should apply to change their major during the semester they plan to finish the minimum requirements. If there are any questions about the change of major process, please contact Justina Tecak in the Nursing Department at 724-357-2558 or by email at jtecak@iup.edu.

For Students Who Currently Have an LPN License

Individuals who already have an LPN license from an accredited, approved practical nursing program and would like to further their education to obtain a BS in Nursing could apply to this program. Along with having an LPN license, students must also have completed the following courses with a "C" or better in order to be admitted to the program:

  • BIOL 150 (Human Anatomy)
  • BIOL 240 (Human Physiology)
  • CHEM 103 and CHEM 255 or CHEM 101 and CHEM 102 or CHEM 111 and CHEM 112

For Students Who Already Have a Bachelor's Degree (Second Degree)

Individuals who have already earned one bachelor's degree may be admitted to the university with advanced placement. To earn the second bachelor's degree, students must meet the remaining requirements for graduation specified for the Nursing program. Students must have the following courses complete with a minimum of a "C":

  • PSYCH 215
  • BIOL 150
  • BIOL 240
  • BIOL 241
  • CHEM 103 and CHEM 255 or CHEM 101 and CHEM 102 or CHEM 111 and CHEM 112

Contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for application information. In addition, the department chairperson is available to assist in the preliminary planning process for earning a second bachelor's degree and beginning a career as a registered nurse.