Nursing (B.S.) Admission Information

The School of Nursing is a competitive five-semester program. We accept qualified applicants based on comprehensive admission profiles which include grades on prerequisite courses. You must have prerequisite GPA and an overall/cumulative GPA of at least 2.75.

Applications are accepted between September 1 and January 15.

You will will hear back from the university regarding general acceptance before the School of Nursing makes final decisions in early March.

The School of Nursing will not review incomplete or late applications.

Freshman Applicants

If you have fewer than 24 college semester hours before January 15, you will apply as freshman.

  1. Apply to NIU; indicate nursing as your intended major.
  2. Submit application and required documents to the Office of Admissions by January 15.

Admission is based on your high school rank and/or GPA. Highly qualified applicants may receive early admission prior to January 15.

Transfer Applicants

If you have more than 24 college semester hours and/or are transferring from another university or college: 

  1. Apply to NIU; indicate nursing as your intended major.
  2. Apply to Nursing CAS.
  3. Submit application and required documents by January 15.

Transfer students must complete and submit an online application.

Priority will be given to students who have completed the following prerequisite courses with a C or better by the January 15 deadline:

  • BIOS 103 and BIOS 105
  • BIOS 357
  • CHEM 110 and CHEM 111 or CHEM 210 and CHEM 212
  • ENGL 203
  • STAT 100

Admission is competitive and based primarily on your GPA in those prerequisite courses. It is also based on your overall GPA, and number of prerequisite courses completed.

Current NIU Students

Current NIU students must complete and submit an online application.

  1. Apply to Nursing CAS.
  2. Submit application and required documents by January 15.

Priority will be given to students who have completed the following prerequisite courses with a C or better by the January 15 deadline:

  • BIOS 103 and BIOS 105
  • BIOS 357
  • CHEM 110 and CHEM 111 or CHEM 210 and CHEM 212
  • ENGL 203
  • STAT 100

Admission is competitive and based primarily on your GPA in those prerequisite courses. It is also based on your overall GPA, and number of prerequisite courses completed.

Nursing CAS Fee Waiver

Nursing CAS has an application fee of $60 for the first school designated, and $45 for each additional school applied to through their system. They do offer fee waivers, please visit Nursing CAS for more information on how to apply for an income based or service-based waiver.


Prerequisite Requirements

Admitted students must have all prerequisite courses completed prior to beginning their nursing coursework.

If you took prerequisite classes at a local community college, refer to the Limited Admission Program Transfer Course Equivalencies page to verify transferability.

Be sure to read our frequently asked questions page for more information.

Core Performance Standards

There are core performance standards for all nursing majors. Please see the student handbook (PDF) for further information.

We've moved!

The School of Nursing programs have a new home. Beginning in the fall 2023, we are teaching and learning in our new location, the Wellness and Literacy Center at 3100 Sycamore Road. We are excited to share our new home with other healthcare disciplines including audiology, physical therapy and speech-language pathology.

Contact Us

School of Nursing
3100 Sycamore Rd.
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-6554
nursing@niu.edu

Hours

Monday through Friday
8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

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