The Traditional BSN Track is designed for University of Houston (UH) students who start as freshmen and want to apply to the BSN degree program.

• Traditional BSN Track Course Requirements Checklist Form

Active UH students are eligible to apply to the Gessner College of Nursing Traditional BSN track once they have completed or are enrolled to complete 60 semester credit hours (SCH) of the recommended course pathway for Nursing, of which 45 SCH must be in residence at UH. Students will be accepted conditionally, pending completion of UH core requirements, all nursing program pre-requisites, and completion of clinical readiness requirements.

Applicants will need to complete an online application through NursingCAS. Admission applications are reviewed and decided upon by the College of Nursing Admission Committee. Admission to the Traditional BSN Track is not guaranteed and is highly competitive. Per the college's admission policy, the holistic admission process is based upon many factors which include, but are not limited to:

1. SAT/ACT scores
2. Grades in courses for the Traditional BSN track (See: Recommended Course Pathway)
3. ATI TEAS score, maximum two (2) attempts, with results submitted by application deadline
4. Evidence of engagement in a healthcare setting with examples of work or volunteerism (recommended)
5. Space availability in the Traditional BSN track
6. An interview process.

Applicants to the Traditional BSN Track must pass the college-approved pre-admission test. The Gessner College of Nursing is only accepting Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS) as the college approved pre-admission test. Applicants must satisfy the College of Nursing clinical readiness requirements.

Admission Criteria Admission to the Traditional BSN Track is a highly competitive process. To be considered for admission, the following minimum requirements must be met:

1. Active UH student.
2. A minimum of 60 SCH of course requirements for Nursing, of which 45 SCH must be in residence at UH.
3. A minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA with a maximum of two attempts per course(will take the higher grade).
4. A minimum of 2.75 GPA or higher in the natural sciences with a maximum of two attempts per course.
5. Grade of B or higher(with a maximum of two attempts per course) required in
6. BIOL 2302 Anatomy and Physiology 2;
7. BIOL 2102 Anatomy and Physiology 2 Laboratory.
8. Grade of B-or higher(with a maximum of two attempts per course) required in
9. NUTR 2332 Introduction to Human Nutrition;
10. BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology 1;
11. BIOL 2101 Anatomy and Physiology 1 Laboratory;
12. BIOL 2320 Microbiology for Non-Science Majors;
13. BIOL 2120 Microbiology for Non-Science Majors Laboratory;
14. CHEM 1305 Foundations of Chemistry.
15. Completion of the ATI TEAS Exam with a highly competitive score.
16. Meet clinical readiness and be eligible for RN licensure upon graduation. Must receive drug screen clearance and criminal background clearance or a Board order by the Texas Board of Nursing before acceptance.

Applicants not admitted may reapply by the deadline date for the next term. Applications are not carried forward to the next deadline date and there are no waiting lists.