Spring 2027 Cohort Application Information
Who Is Eligible for Spring 2027 Prelicensure Cohort?
- Completion of all general education requirements before starting the nursing program. Current U of U students can confirm completion of general education requirements via Degree Audit in CIS
- Minimum 3.0 mandatory prerequisite cumulative GPA on a scale of 4.0 (Biology, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Chemistry and Statistics)
- Minimum 3.0 prerequisite cumulative GPA on a scale of 4.0 (All prerequisites completed at the time of application)
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a scale of 4.0 for all courses completed at all colleges/universities
- Eligibility: Our program is not an Accelerated BS as defined by the AACN where prior Bachelor's degree is required. It is a fast-track program that can be completed in as few as four consecutive semester and mimics other Accelerated BS in Nursing programs
- Before entering the program, you must be a degree-seeking student at the University of Utah in good-standing. Please work with the University of Utah Office of Admissions to complete the process properly
- If not already enrolled at the University of Utah, students must apply to main campus admissions. Applicant does not need to be admitted to main campus prior to submitting an application to the College of Nursing. However, applicants must be enrolled with main campus at the same time they are accepted/enrolled with the College of Nursing (example: if you are applying to the College of Nursing for the fall cohort, then you must be admitted by the main campus for the fall cohort)
- Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee that an applicant will be admitted to the program.
- Only two prerequisite courses may be retaken starting Spring 2025
Prerequisite Courses
Completion of all nine nursing prerequisite courses is required before entry into the program. All prerequisite courses must have a grade of C or better with a minimum 3.0 prerequisite cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a scale of 4.0. All nine prerequisite courses must be complete the semester prior to starting the program. Be aware that we only accept the most recent grade obtained. Note: Human Anatomy and Human Physiology have a seven-year time limit and must be repeated if taken over seven years before the application deadline.
Before Applying
The following courses must be completed with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher:
- General Biology (4 credit hours)
- Elementary Chemistry (4-5 credit hours, including lab)
- U of U students are recommended to take CHEM 1130: Integrated Chemistry for Health Sciences
- Human Anatomy (4 credit hours, including lab)
- Human Physiology (4 credit hours)
- Statistics (3-4 credit hours)
These five nursing prerequisite courses and the corresponding labs must be complete and graded at the time of application. If these classes are not completed, your application will not be considered.
Before Starting the Program
The following courses must be completed with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher:
- Nutrition (3-4 credit hours)
- U of U students are required to take NURS 3010: Nutrition Intervention
- Human Growth and Development: Lifespan (3 credit hours)
- U of U students are recommended to take NURS 2100: Human Development: A Lifespan Approach to Health
- Microbiology (3-4 credit hours)
- Pathophysiology (3-4 credit hours)
These last four prerequisites must be in progress at time of application. If not already enrolled at the University of Utah, students must apply to main campus admissions. Applicant does not need to be admitted to main campus prior to submitting an application to the College of Nursing. However, applicants must be enrolled with main campus at the same time they are accepted/enrolled with the College of Nursing (example: if you are applying to the College of Nursing for the fall cohort, then you must be admitted by the main campus for the fall cohort)
Course Equivalencies
All courses offered at in-state colleges and universities that have been approved are included in the course equivalency chart. If a class you have taken is not on this list or from an out of state institution, you may request a course or transcript evaluation. Course or transcript evaluations are not available 30 days before an application deadline; please plan accordingly. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all prerequisites fulfill course requirements.
Request for Course or Transcript Evaluation
Items you will need to include when submitting your request for transcript review:
- An unofficial transcript any school where you took courses that you want to be evaluated
- Syllabus for each course from when you took the class
- Link to the course description of the classes you are having reviewed
- List of courses you want to have considered
Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 Cohort Application Information
Fall 2027 and Spring 2028: Four-Semester Program of Study
Students applying to the existing four-semester Prelicensure Program of Study must meet the minimum requirements below. Meeting the minimum requirements makes you eligible to apply, though it does not guarantee admission. Admission is competitive, and applicants who exceed the minimum requirements may be more competitive. Students admitted to the U-EXCEL/NEAP program do not need to apply again since they are already admitted and have their respective start date.
Minimum Requirements
- Prerequisites: Completed five of the nine required prerequisite courses (Biology, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Chemistry, and Statistics). The remaining four prerequisite courses (Nutrition Intervention, Human Growth and Development: Lifespan, Medical Microbiology, and Pathophysiology) must be in progress or completed
- Academic Performance: Minimum 3.0 mandatory prerequisite cumulative GPA (Biology, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Chemistry and Statistics) and a minimum 3.0 prerequisite cumulative GPA (All prerequisite courses) and a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for all courses completed at all colleges and universities
- Course Retakes: No more than two prerequisite course retakes
- U of U Credits: Not applicable—not a minimum requirement
- Utah Residency: Not applicable—not a minimum requirement
Competitive Factors
- Prerequisites: Successful completion of all nine required prerequisite courses (Biology, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Chemistry, and Statistics. Nutrition Intervention, Human Growth and Development: Lifespan, Medical Microbiology, and Pathophysiology)
- Academic Performance: Students with GPAs higher than the minimum requirements are prioritized
- Course Retakes: No repeated prerequisite courses
- U of U Credits: Students with completed credits as a University of Utah student are prioritized
- Utah Residency: Students who meet Utah residency requirements with the University of Utah Admissions office are prioritized
Fall 2027 and Spring 2028: Six-Semester Program of Study
Beginning in Fall 2027, the College of Nursing will offer a six-semester Prelicensure Program of Study. Students applying to this program must meet the minimum requirements below. Meeting the minimum requirements makes you eligible to apply, though it does not guarantee admission. Admission is competitive, and applicants who exceed the minimum requirements may be more competitive. Students admitted to the U-EXCEL/NEAP program do not need to apply again since they are already admitted and have their respective start date.
Minimum Requirements
- Prerequisites: Required prerequisite courses (Biology, Chemistry, and Statistics) must be in progress or completed
- Academic Performance: An overall cumulative GPA of 3.7 and prerequisite GPA 3.5
- Course Retakes: No more than one repeated prerequisite course
- U of U Credits: Not applicable—not a minimum requirement
- Utah Residency: Not applicable—not a minimum requirement
Competitive Factors
- Prerequisites: Required prerequisite courses (Biology, Chemistry, and Statistics) must be successfully completed
- Academic Performance: Students with GPAs higher than the minimum requirements are prioritized
- Course Retakes: No repeated prerequisite courses
- U of U Credits: Students with completed credits as a University of Utah student are prioritized
- Utah Residency: Students who meet Utah residency requirements with the University of Utah Admissions office are prioritized
Which Program Will I Apply For?
Your eligibility and program of study will depend on the admission cycle and your academic progress. Please review the requirements carefully and continue to monitor this website for updates regarding the Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 application cycles.
Admission Deadlines
Fall 2027 Semester:
Opens: January 1, 2027
Closes: January 31, 2027 at 5:00 PM MT
Spring 2028 Semester:
Opens: August 1, 2027
Closes: September 1, 2027 at 5:00 PM MT
Summer Semester:
We will no longer be enrolling a summer cohort.
Contact Us
Questions for an undergraduate advisor?
conadvising@utah.edu
Questions about admissions?
admissions@nurs.utah.edu
Office of Academic Operations
(801) 587-3194