Nursing: Upper Division Pathway B.S.N.

Specialized Admissions

THIS MAJOR HAS ADDITIONAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AS LISTED IN THIS SECTION.

This is a full-time, specialized admissions program, as mandated by the state, and is structured sequentially.  Admission is competitive.  Any student who applies to the undergraduate program at the College of Nursing is initially coded as “pre-nursing” prior to official acceptance to the College of Nursing.

Admissions Requirements:

• Admission to the University of South Florida (Tampa campus), as a degree seeking undergraduate student.
• Completed application to the College of Nursing prior to the published deadline for the intended term of entry.
• Minimum 3.60 cumulative GPA on all undergraduate work.
• Completion of at least seven of the eight nursing pre-requisites courses by published application deadline for the intended term of entry
  • Note: Any outstanding nursing prerequisites must be completed by the program start date, with a C or better, while maintaining a cumulative GPA equal to or greater than 3.0. 
• Completion of English Composition I, English Composition II, and State General Education Mathematics requirement by the published application deadline.
• Participation in a formal interview with the College of Nursing faculty, if selected.
• Completion of the University’s foreign language entrance requirement (FLENT) and University General Education requirement by the intended term of entry.

If a student receives a grade less than a C in any two prerequisite courses while declared as pre-nursing, the student will be required to select another major at the University of South Florida. Grade forgiveness will not apply to the mandated requirement of changing the major. In addition, if a student does not meet the minimum GPA requirement to be eligible to apply for admission following 60 completed hours and all prerequisite courses attempted, the student will be required to select another major at the University of South Florida.

University Admissions - College of Nursing

Admission to the University is based on the University’s Undergraduate Admission Requirements that may be found by clicking on the following urls:

• Freshman: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/freshmen/admission-information/requirements-deadlines.aspx

• Transfer: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/transfer/admission-information/index.aspx

• International: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/international/admission-information/index.aspx

Progression Requirements - College of Nursing

Please refer to the USF College of Nursing Student Handbook for grade and progression requirements.

Transferring to USF Nursing

The University’s Enhanced General Education requirements and College of Nursing’s prerequisite/support courses may be completed through the A.A. degree from a Florida College System institution. If a student wishes to transfer without an A.A. degree and has fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the student must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements. The A.A. degree satisfies admission requirements only if courses are carefully selected and include the required major prerequisite/support courses.

State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites

The state-mandated nursing common pre-requisites are required to be completed before the published application deadline for the intended term of entry. A grade of ‘C’ or better is required while maintaining a cumulative GPA equal to or greater than 3.0.

The College of Nursing requires certain courses within the Enhanced General Education requirement for the natural, social and behavioral sciences, and mathematics. Students must complete the prerequisite courses listed below prior to being admitted to the Upper Division pathway. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.

All courses not approved by the Florida State Course Numbering System (includes all Florida public colleges, universities, and College System institutions) used to satisfy these prerequisite requirements will be evaluated individually on the basis of content and will require a catalog course description and a copy of the syllabus for assessment.

• BSC X085C or (BSC X085 and BSC X085L) or BSC X093C or (BSC X093 and BSC X093L) - 4 credit hours
• BSC X086C or (BSC X086 and BSC X086L) or BSC X094C or (BSC X094 and BSC X094L) - 4 credit hours
• CHM XXXX or BCH XXXX or BSC XXXX or PCB XXXX or PHY XXXX - 3 credit hours
• DEP X004 or DEP X054 or DEP X000 - 3 credit hours
• HUN X201 - 3 credit hours
• MCB X010C or (MCB X010 and MCB X010L) or MCB X013C or (MCB X000 and MCB X000L) or (MCB X004 and MCB X004L) - 4 credit hours
• PSY XXXX or SOP XXXX or SYG XXXX - 3 credit hours
• STA X014 or STA X023 or STA X122 - 3 credit hours

FOR ALL MAJORS: Students are strongly encouraged to select required lower division electives that will enhance their general education coursework and that will support their intended baccalaureate degree program. Students should consult with an academic advisor in their major degree area.

NOTE: Epidemiology (3 credits) is recommended but not required.

Required Courses: (68 credit hours)

Additional Information - Nursing: Upper Division B.S.N.

Research Opportunities - College of Nursing

Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student’s official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914   course. This course will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of High Impact Practices and Undergraduate Research (HIPUR) is able to assist with further inquiries.

Advising Information - College of Nursing

USF students can schedule advising appointments online through USF Archivum Platform.  Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor to discuss course planning, degree progression, and career preparation.

Plans of Study - Nursing: Upper Division Pathway B.S.N.

•  Nursing: Upper Division Pathway B.S.N. - 2 Year Plan of Study  
•  Nursing: Upper Division Pathway B.S.N. - 4 Year Plan of Study