BSN Admission

Admission Requirement

Eligibility for the nursing major is dependent upon at least a "C" in each of the specified mathematics, biology, and chemistry courses and a MINIMUM overall grade point average of 2.5. The ranking formula, used to determine admission to the College of Nursing, is composed of points awarded for overall GPA and success in the previously mentioned specified courses. Students applying to enter the Fall 2010 or later must take the NLN-PAX exam as part of their application to the program. Students achieving a total score of at least 110 and at least the 50th percentile in each subtest area will be given preference when evaluating applicants for admission.

Admission is very competitive. After enrollment, nursing students are encouraged to do their best. Graduates consistently rank among the top on the NCLEX-RN.

Approximately one hundred thirty (130) students are admitted to the major each semester. Applications must be filed in the College of Nursing by February 1 for fall admission and by September 1 for spring admission. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All applicants are evaluated based on the College of Nursing Ranking Formula. Click Here.

Special Notes

• All Students enter the university as general college students with an intended major of nursing. Upon admission to the clinical courses, students may declare the major.
• Any student who receives a degree from East Carolina University must complete, in regular class attendance at East Carolina University, a minimum of 30 s.h. and at least one-half of the total hours in the major discipline.
• The required resident study does not need to be accomplished in consecutive semesters. One-half of the minimum semester hours in the student's program must be earned at a senior college.

High School Students

1. Apply to East Carolina University. More information about ECU Undergraduate Admissions.
   Application forms, transcripts, and questions regarding admission should be directed to:
   
   Undergraduate Admissions
   East Carolina University
   106 Whichard Building
   Greenville, NC 27858-4353
   Telephone: (252)328-6640
   
   All students must meet minimum requirements as specified in the current undergraduate catalog. Admission to the university is determined by the director of undergraduate admissions.
    
2. Declare your major as nursing in your second year of study by filling the application form listed below.

Transfer Students

Students from community colleges and other universities may transfer credits as determined by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Transfer of credit for nursing courses is determined by the applicable department and the College of Nursing Student Affairs Committee. Nursing courses must have been completed in a National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accredited baccalaureate program.