Have a question about the College of Nursing undergraduate programs? Review our frequently asked questions below to find the answer.
1. Why should I earn my BS in nursing degree?
2. Why should I consider a nursing program at the Anschutz Medical campus?
3. What program options are there?
4. How much does it cost?
5. How do I establish residency to receive in-state tuition?
6. Can I receive financial assistance?
7. How competitive is the admission process?
8. What is considered in the admission’s process?
9. What are the prerequisites?
10. Is there a time limit for prerequisites?
11. How do I know if my prerequisites will transfer?
12. What is the minimum GPA?
13. What are the requirements like for the essay?
14. Is there an interview?
15. Is there a waitlist?
16. Do you have TOEFL and/or TSE (TES of Spoken English) requirements?
17. How do I apply?
18. When do I apply for the program?
19. Where do I send my transcripts?
20. How do I know when my application is complete?
21. Is there an application fee?
22. My transcripts have not been received what should I do?
23. Do I need references?
24. I have started my application, but have not received an email with my username and password. What should I do?
25. I am having trouble with the application, what should I do?
26. When will I receive my admissions decision?
27. Where can I get more information about the nursing programs??
1. Why should I earn my BS in nursing degree?
The Bachelor of Science degree provides the opportunity for students to become a registered nurse and advanced his/her career in nursing and nursing leadership. Return to top
2. Why should I consider a nursing program at the Anschutz Medical campus?
The College of Nursing, founded in 1898, created the country’s first school nurse programs and the first nurse practitioner programs in the world. Faculty in the advanced practice specialty options maintain clinical practices and are certified in the areas. The college touts the use of innovative multi-disciplinary curriculum, numerous national rankings, and real-world experience through multiple clinical placements in addition the program employs teaching and clinical instruction supplemented by simulation technology. Return to top
3. What program plans options are available to students applying to a BS in nursing program?
Applicants without a previous bachelor’s degree may apply for the traditional option, which is 24 months in length. Students must have 60 semester hours of transferable coursework completed or in progress, including specific courses from 16 prerequisite areas.
Applicants with a bachelor’s degree may apply for the traditional option (24 months) or accelerated option (17 months).
Applicants with an associate degree in nursing – see the nursing web site and contact an admissions specialist at 303-724-1812 for further information. Admissions requirements to this program are unique and different than requirements to the regular Bachelor of Science in nursing program.
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4. How much does it cost?
The program will cost approximately $32, 000 for in-state residents. A current schedule of tuition and fees is available on the Bursar's Office tuition web page. Return to top
5. How do I establish residency to receive in-state tuition?
The requirement for in-state residency status is that students must live in Colorado 1 year to receive in-state tuition. Please see the Registrar’s page for more information. Return to top
6. Can I receive financial assistance?
Yes. Numerous scholarships are awarded to new and continuing students by the College of Nursing and outside organizations. You will want to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Contact the Financial Aid Office on the Anschutz Medical Campus at 303.724.8039 located in Education 2 North, 3rd Floor. Return to top
7. How competitive is the admission process?
The selection process can be competitive. Usually, we admit one out of every ten applicants.
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8. What is considered in the admission’s process?
Evaluation committees make decisions based on the following: the cumulative college grade point average (should be at least 3.0) for all attempted undergraduate college work, the science prerequisites, and personal essay-answering three questions. There might be interviews as well. Return to top
9. What are the prerequisites?
Each prerequisite course must be completed with a minimum grade of ‘C’ (2.0). These courses must be taken at any regionally accredited college/university. Course work from vocational/technical schools will not be accepted.
Applicants with a bachelor’s degree - 5 prerequisites are needed: Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Chemistry and Statistics.
Applicants without a bachelor’s degree – 16 prerequisite courses plus any electives needed to equal a total of 60 semester or 90 quarter hours.
Please visit our web page to view a detailed list of prerequisites.
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10. Is there a time limit for prerequisites?
Courses over 10 years old by the application deadline are not transferable. Electives are exempt from this rule. Return to top
11. How do I know if my prerequisites will transfer?
You will find most Colorado schools with preapproved course numbers for most courses on our website under Transfer Guides. Those with no course numbers have many choices. If your school is not listed under the Transfer guides, Please review the course content requirement under perquisites courses on our website. Return to top
12. What is the minimum GPA?
The minimum overall GPA is 3.0 for applications. Return to top
13. What are the requirements like for the essay?
You will need to write a one page, three-part essay, single spaced, 12 pt. font. To view the questions, please visit our How to Apply page, click on the Essay tab. Return to top
14. Is there an interview?
Applicants for both the accelerated and traditional options who are selected for an interview will be notified by email by October 25 inviting them to participate in the required on-campus interview. You should plan on interviews being scheduled for November 7 and 8, 2012 . Return to top
15. Is there a waitlist for the program?
We do not use a wait list for our admissions process. If you are not offered admissions, and are interested in being considered for another application cycle, you will need to reapply. Transcripts are maintained on file for one year. Return to top
16. Do you have TOEFL and/or TSE (TES of Spoken English) requirements?
If your primary spoken language is not English, you will need to submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores as part of the application process. Return to top
17. How do I apply?
You should review the complete admissions information on the College of Nursing website and select the specific graduate program applying to before beginning the application process. Our application is completely online. Return to top
19. Where do I send my transcripts?
You will need to send one copy of your official transcripts from every college or university attended, regardless of the year, course, or institution. To be considered "official", transcripts need to be sent (mailed or emailed) directly from the institution. You may have your institution e-mail the eTranscripts to: nursing.transcripts@ucdenver.edu or mail them to the address below:
Office of Student Affairs & Diversity University of Colorado
College of Nursing C288-6
13120 E 19th Ave.
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20. How do I know when my application is complete?
Once you have applied, you can check your application status on the Prospective Student Portal. Please allow about 48 hours for your application to be processed. This is the only way we to verify transcripts have been received. Return to top
21. Is there an application fee?
Yes. $65.00: Payment of nonrefundable application fee must be submitted online. If you are unable to submit electronically, you may send check or money/order to the College of Nursing by the appropriate deadline. Return to top
22. My transcripts have not been received what should I do?
You will need to request additional copies of your official transcripts. You will want to verify you are sending them to the correct address. The earlier you apply the more time you will have to request an additional copy of your transcripts. The College of Nursing is not responsible for missing or lost transcripts. Return to top
23. Do I need references?
No, references are not needed/considered for the admissions decision. Return to top
24. I have started my application, but have not received my username and password, what should I do?
This is often the case if you have already have a username and password in the system. If that is the case, you will want to go through the process of resetting your username and password. If that is not your situation, you will want to keep checking your email. If you have not heard something in two weeks, please contact nursing.admissions@ucdenver.edu with your concern. Return to top
25. I am having trouble with the application, what should I do?
The application system is not compatible with Apple computers. If you are using an Apple computer, you will want to use a PC instead. There are usually two commons issues, applicants have with the application. One, they area having issues uploading academic history, if that is the issue you may move on to the rest of the application. You can send your academic history to nursing.admissions@ucdenver.edu The second being that documents might not be uploading. If that is the case, try to upload all documents and then hit the submit button. If your documents still do not upload, you may send them to nursing.admissions@ucdenver.edu Return to top
26. When will I receive my admission decision?
You should receive your admission decision in December. Return to top
27. Where can I get more information about the nursing programs?
Attend an Information Session. At the information session, you will be able to meet with faculty and current students, tour the campus, and ask admission and financial aid questions. You may also email and a Student Affairs Specialist can answer questions. Return to top