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U-EXCEL: Excellence in Nursing

Get a Head Start on Your Nursing Education

U-EXCEL offers an early admit track for eligible high school seniors.

The U-EXCEL: Excellence in Nursing is a dynamic new pathway that replaces NEAP, launching a refreshed direct entry pathway designed for high-achieving high school seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. This streamlined track connects students to a direct route to earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at the University of Utah, bypassing the uncertainty of competitive application processes and allowing them to start their nursing journey within two years.

We’re excited to offer enhanced opportunities to connect with resources like the Bennion Center, Honor’s College, and Undergraduate Research programs (UROP, SPUR). U-EXCEL students will benefit from tailored guidance with our Early Admission Advisors, enabling flexibility to pursue minors, double majors, or study abroad.

Embracing collaboration, U-EXCEL unites driven students with shared excellence and camaraderie. Cohort members will complete prerequisites and experiences together, forming strong connections with nurse leaders, researchers, and policymakers, paving the way for a bright future in nursing.

Vision Statement

Forging exceptional novice scholars, U-EXCEL charts a path to nursing leadership. We envision a future where curiosity and commitment converge, fueling the journey from first-year students to accomplished registered nurses and beyond. Nurturing inclusivity, we empower minds to embrace challenges, drive innovation, and enact change. We inspire nursing pioneers through rigorous education, reshaping healthcare with empathy, expertise, and equity.

We Want U

We proactively seek out prospective nursing students who have excelled academically in high school, achieving honors status with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. We aim to nurture a community of nursing professionals with exceptional leadership and team-building solid attributes, enriching their cohort's collective experience and impact.

Contact Us

Allison Spolsdoff, DNP, MS, RN
U-EXCEL Specialty Track Director
allison.spolsdoff@nurs.utah.edu 

Office of Student Services
advising@nurs.utah.edu.
(801) 587-3194

Application Deadline

Fall Semester
Opens: November 1
Closes: February 1, 5:00PM MST