College of Nursing

Admission to the College

Students planning to enter the Traditional BSN program 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.

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.

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, but are not limited to, academic record, cumulative grade point average, performance in preprofessional courses, the extent to which the applicant exceeds minimum requirements, relevant student attributes, experiences, and career goals.

Students begin upper-division nursing studies in the fall semester of the junior year.

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. 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
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) overall and for preprofessional courses
• Minimum grades of C in all required preprofessional courses
• Satisfactory completion of communication and computations requirement (Gordon Rule).

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

• Associate of Arts degree by the end of springs semester prior to admission
• 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 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) and a 3.0 GPA on all preprofessional courses
• Completion of required prerequisite courses with a grade of C

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 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) and a 3.0 GPA on all preprofessional courses
• Minimum grades of C in all required preprofessional courses

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, but are not limited to, specialized equipment, uniforms, laboratory fees for clinical courses and transportation for off-campus experiences. 

Health Policy