Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Applicants to the BSN program must apply to Georgia Southern first and then the School of Nursing. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the nursing program.

The School of Nursing Application is open from Jan. 1–Feb. 8 for fall entry and Aug. 1–Sept. 8 for spring entry. 

Follow these steps to complete the Georgia Southern application: 

• Create an application account.
• Complete our online application using the PIN you received after creating your application account.
• Once complete, pay the $30 application fee or upload a valid fee waiver. Previous Georgia Southern applicants and dual enrollment students do not need to pay the fee.
• You can check your application status at My.GeorgiaSouthern.edu/admissions three days after completing your application. This page contains live information about your admission status, including a checklist of missing documents we need to make a decision.

To enter the School of Nursing, students must meet these requirements:

• Admission to Georgia Southern.
• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
• Successful completion of 54 credit hours in core courses.
• Achievement of grade “C” or higher in Areas A, D and F Core Courses.
• Area F courses must have been completed within the last five years.
• Satisfactory HESI Admission Assessment (A2) Test scores.
• School of Nursing BSN application.
• Undergraduate transcripts.

Admissions Requirements

All applicants must apply for admission to both the University and the School of Nursing. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the School of Nursing. Requirements for admission to the University and additional information may be found in the University General Catalog.

Applications for admission to the University are obtained from the Office of Admissions.

Admission Criteria

Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program is competitive and is based on requirements in place at the time of application to the BSN program. In order to be considered for the BSN program for the fall/spring admission cycle, applicants must meet the following admission criteria:

1. Admission to Georgia Southern University. All transfer credits must be evaluated by the Registrar’s office and posted on the Georgia Southern transcript upon official acceptance to the University.
2. Must be able to meet the Core Performance Standards.
3. A minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
4. Must achieve a cumulative score of at least 75% on the HESI Admission Assessment (A2) Exam that includes the following subject areas: Anatomy & Physiology, Grammar, Math, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and General Knowledge within the last year.
5. Successful completion of 54 semester hours in appropriate core courses prior to admission.
6. A grade of “C” or higher is required for Core Areas A, D and F courses.
7. Complete 12 hours of the 20 hours of required lab science coursework with a minimum grade of “C” in both the lab and didactic portions of each course at the time of application to the nursing program.
8. Sciences in Area F must have been completed within the past five years and with a grade of “C” or higher.
9. Repeating more than one course (didactic) or repeating one course (didactic) more than once in Areas A or D or F (thus two failures in one area) to earn a passing grade of “C” or better makes the student ineligible for admission. For the post-baccalaureate student, this applies to Area F.
10. Maintain, if a post-baccalaureate student, a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on grades earned in Statistics, Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Microbiology, Pathophysiology and Lifespan Development to be eligible to apply to the program. Courses must be completed at the time of application to the nursing program.
11. Students admitted to the nursing major must maintain a minimum overall 3.0 GPA and a minimum grade of “C” in all Area A, D and F courses prior to beginning the first nursing course.
12. Students with outstanding admission requirements must provide proof of meeting the requirements to the School secretary before the beginning of the admitted semester. Failure to do so will result in denial of admission.
13. Complete the School of Nursing BSN application.

*Students, please take note: KINS 2533 Pathophysiology is listed as an Area F course, which is required to be completed or in progress at the time of application/acceptance.

Application Materials

1. Complete the online BSN application.
2. Upload official copies of your HESI A2 Exams.
3. Upload an unofficial copy of your college and/or university transcript of all courses taken.

Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the nursing major. Those applicants who present the strongest application based on admission criteria will be accepted.

Transfer Student Information

Transfer applicants and applicants with degrees in other disciplines must meet the criteria for admission to the nursing major. Credit for transfer courses will be granted if course equivalency is determined. Faculty make course equivalency decisions based on a review of materials provided by the transfer student, including course syllabi, a course description and content outline.

• Transcripts are evaluated by the Office of Admissions after you apply and have been accepted as a student at Georgia Southern University.
• In order to be advised, you must be admitted to the University and attend a session of Southern’s Orientation, Advisement and Registration (SOAR).
• Please review the materials on the School of Nursing website, specifically the BSN program map.
• You can use the Transfer Equivalency Tool to see how courses from your current institution equate to Georgia Southern courses.
• Check the status of your application.
• Check to see if your courses are equivalent to Georgia Southern University courses.

Requirements Prior to Enrollment in Nursing Courses

1. Maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
2. Earned a grade of “C” or better in Area A, D and F courses.
3. Meet School of Nursing clinical course requirements, including: (a) health history and physical examination; (b) essential performance standards for nursing practice; (c) immunization requirements including measles, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, Tdap and seasonal flu; (d) tuberculosis screening; (e) current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification; and (g) personal health insurance.
4. Participated in a School of Nursing orientation session.

*These requirements are subject to revisions.

Please call 912-344-2585 if you have questions or need additional information.

All courses for the nursing program must be completed within a total of three consecutive calendar years. All prelicensure nursing students are required to take two standardized exit examinations.

For more information, download the student handbook. 

Apply to the BSN Program

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Georgia Southern University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

All prelicensure programs are fully approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. Georgia Southern University is accredited with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

The School of Nursing anticipates that graduates of this program will seek the following professional state licenses: Professional Registered Nurse (RN).

For required disclosures on whether this program satisfies the license requirements of all states and territories for the Registered Nurse license, click https://www.ncsbn.org/nursing-regulation/licensure/nurse-licensure-guidance.page to check the requirements of your state or territory.

The School of Nursing has determined that the required classes and educational activities of this academic program will qualify a graduate of this program to take the exam for a Registered Nurse license in the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories: American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and the Virgin Islands.

The School of Nursing has not determined whether the required classes and educational activities of this academic program will qualify a graduate of this program to take the exam for a Registered Nurse license (or certificate) for any state not set forth above.

This program requires secondary admission. This means that you can be admitted to the University but will have to apply to the specific program as well. Each program has different admission criteria, and you should refer to the program website or speak with your academic advisor at SOAR to learn more. If you choose one of these programs on your undergraduate application for admission, you will initially be assigned a different major with closely matched coursework.

*Students please take note: KINS 2533 Pathophysiology is listed as an Area F course which is required to be completed or in progress at the time of application/acceptance.

Complete List of Application Materials:

1. Complete the online BSN application
2. Upload official copy of your Evolve Reach Admission Assessment Exam scores
3. Upload an unofficial copy of your college and/or university transcript of all courses taken

Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the nursing major. Those applicants who present the strongest application based on admission criteria will be accepted.

Transfer Student Information

Transfer applicants, and applicants with degrees in other disciplines, must meet the criteria for admission to the nursing major. Credit for transfer courses will be granted if course equivalency is determined. Faculty make course equivalency decisions based on a review of materials provided by the transfer student including course syllabi, a course description and content outline.

• Transcripts are evaluated by the Office of Admissions after you apply and have been accepted as a student at Georgia Southern University.
• In order to be advised, you must be admitted to the University and attend a session of Southern’s Orientation, Advisement and Registration (SOAR).
• Please review the materials on the School of Nursing website, specifically the BSN program map.
• You can use the Transfer Equivalency Tool to see how courses from your current institution equate to Georgia Southern courses.
• Check the status of your application
• Check to see if your courses are equivalent to Georgia Southern University courses