School of Nursing

Program Description

School of Nursing Admission

Admission to the School of Nursing (SON) is based on academic performance, prerequisite cumulative GPA, and math and science GPA. Baker School of Nursing conducts interviews with selected applicants to identify individuals with strong written and verbal communication skills, caring attributes, personal integrity, accountability, and the ability to think critically. Eligibility for admission is determined without regard to race, nationality, creed, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender, or sexual orientation. Visit the Baker School of Nursing Catalog and Handbook for more information.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, students must submit: 

1. An official transcript of the high school record or GED certificate.
2. Official transcripts for all college work completed.
3. An on-line application.

Admission Requirements 

1. Graduation from a state approved high school or the equivalent.
2. All prerequisite course work must be completed prior to the student beginning the nursing program. Students are accepted conditionally pending successful completion of the program prerequisites.
3. An overall required prerequisite cumulative GPA and math/science GPA of at least a 2.7 on a 4.0 grade point scale is required for admission and consideration. Only required prerequisite courses are considered in calculating the GPA for admission.
4. All program prerequisites must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. Pass/Fail grades will not be accepted unless it can be confirmed by the university that a Pass is equivalent to a “C” or greater.

Other Admission Considerations 

1. All students are required to have a background check prior to starting school.
2. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) students must meet all entry requirements. Since twelve credit hours from the technical college will be accepted in transfer, LPN students do not need to take nutrition, developmental psychology or NU 322/322L, Foundations of Nursing. They are required to the NU 323 LPN Bridge course through the Baker School of Nursing.
3. International students must meet the admission requirements identified in the SON catalog/handbook.

Transfer Credits 

1. Up to twelve (12) semester hours of technical courses taken at other accredited institutions will transfer.
2. Transfer courses in which a “D” or “F” was earned are not accepted for credit at Baker University SON.

It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to check for updates to all transfer information. This transfer guide is provided as a service and is updated as needed. Degree requirements at the four-year colleges are subject to change by those institutions. To ensure you have the most accurate information about the program, you must meet with an advisor at the transfer institution.