College of Nursing

Academic Policies

Admission to the College

Generic BSN students planning a major in nursing must complete general education and preprofessional requirements by the end of spring semester of the sophomore year. Standards for continuation are established for nursing majors and continuing students are monitored by the college.

Students who have A.A. degrees from dual enrollment programs and who were admitted to UF as freshmen will be permitted to apply for admission to the upper-division nursing major during the spring semester of their freshman year, provided they have also completed the majority of the prerequisite courses for the generic BSN program.

Students meeting these requirements must work with the College of Nursing undergraduate advisor to develop an academic plan of at least 12 credit credits in both the fall and spring semesters of the freshman year. This plan should include completion of all required nursing prerequisite courses. If the student achieves a 3.3 overall and a 3.3 preprofessional GPA, including both the A.A. courses and courses taken during the freshman year, he or she will be considered a native UF on-track pre-nursing student for purposes of upper-division admission consideration into the nursing major.

Degree audits identify progress toward the degree and are posted on ONE.UF after the fall and spring semesters. Critical-tracking criteria are outlined in the curriculum plans.

Students who desire to change their major to nursing must do so by the completion of their first academic year.

Students begin upper-division nursing studies in the fall semester of the junior year. All academic requirements must be completed by the end of the spring semester of the sophomore year.

The college's online application for admission to upper-division coursework must be made by the March 1 deadline. Students will be admitted after spring grades have been posted.

Admission evaluation factors include academic record, cumulative grade point average, performance in preprofessional courses, the extent to which the applicant exceeds minimum requirements, relevant achievements or experiences and career goals.

Limited-Access Program

The University of Florida’s baccalaureate nursing curriculum is a high-demand, limited-access program. Enrollment is limited because of the high cost for program delivery as well as limited availability of clinical learning facilities and limited availability of qualified faculty necessary to maintain appropriate faculty-to-student ratios in all clinical areas.

The admission process is based upon the following criteria: overall GPA, preprofessional GPA, a statement of professional goals and relevant academic, leadership and service experiences.

The College of Nursing’s undergraduate admissions advisory committee will review all information presented by the applicant. Because of limited enrollment and the number of applications, many qualified applicants are unable to be admitted to the College of Nursing’s upper-division nursing courses.

Minimum Application Requirements for Native UF Students

• Completed 60 credits of required preprofessional and general education courses by the end of the spring semester prior to admission
• Overall minimum GPA of 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale) and on all preprofessional courses
• Minimum grades of C in all required preprofessional courses
• Satisfactory completion of writing requirement

Minimum Application Requirements for Transfer Students

For application information, all transfer students should refer to the admission as a transfer student section of the catalog. Transfer applicants must meet all university and college-specific admission requirements. Applicants from other institutions who have satisfied minimum requirements will be considered for admission at the junior level on a space-available basis.

Students from Florida Public Colleges (formerly community colleges)

• Associate of Arts degree
• Completed 60 credits of required preprofessional and general education courses by the end of the spring semester prior to admission
• Completed two sequential courses of foreign language in secondary school or 8-10 semester credits at the postsecondary level, or document an equivalent level of proficiency
• Completed required preprofessional course laboratories
• Minimum overall 2.8 GPA (4.0 scale) and a 2.8 GPA on all preprofessional courses
• Minimum grades of C in all required preprofessional courses
• Satisfactory completion of writing requirement

Students from Other Universities

• Completed 60 credits of required preprofessional and general education courses by the end of the spring semester prior to admission
• Completed two sequential courses of foreign language in secondary school or 8-10 semester credits at the postsecondary level, or document an equivalent level of proficiency
• Minimum overall 2.8 GPA (4.0 scale) and a 2.8 GPA on all preprofessional courses
• Minimum grades of C in all required preprofessional courses
• Satisfactory completion of writing requirement

College Regulations, All Students

Before Enrolling in Nursing Courses

• Compliance with college health policy requirements and immunizations
• Certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for healthcare providers
• Proof of current health insurance coverage
• Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen
  

Expenditures

Expenditures specific to nursing courses include specialized equipment, uniforms, laboratory fees for clinical courses and transportation for off-campus experiences. A nursing licensure diagnostic exam will be required and will be paid for by the student.

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