Rockhurst/St. Luke's College of Nursing - Transfer Information

Transfer Admission Procedures/Qualifications

Application: Bachelor of Science in Nursing:

• Step 1: Check to make sure you have met the requirements to begin your application.
• Have at least 44 prerequisite credit hours
• Have completed 2 of 4 required natural science courses (Anatomy with lab, Chemistry with lab, Microbiology with lab, Physiology with lab) with a minimum of four credit hours in each science course
• Have the required science courses that are no older than five years
• Have not repeated required natural science courses more than one time
• Have a minimum grade of "C" in all prerequisite coursework
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all prerequisite coursework
• Have graduated from an accredited high school (GED and HiSET also accepted)
• Are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or admitted to Rockhurst using an F1 Visa
• If you have NOT met all of the above requirements, please complete the general Rockhurst application for admission. Once admitted you can take your remaining pre-requisites coursework at Rockhurst then competitively apply into the program when you are ready.
• Step 2: If you meet those requirements, complete your application for admission.
• To be considered you must send all official previous and current transcripts as a part of your application.
• Rockhurst has 96 BSN seats open every Fall and 96 open every Spring. Applications accepted up to a year out.
• The following items are required to complete the application:
• Up-to-date transcripts should include Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) credits, and sent directly Enrollment for review.
• Home-schooled students must provide proof of a GED or HiSET exam
• A resume reflecting qualifications, work, and volunteer experience
• If you have been enrolled in another nursing program, you must provide a letter from the dean/nursing program director on official college letterhead verifying reasons for withdrawal/dismissal and eligibility for readmission
• BSN students will be under the standard undergraduate tuition rate and eligible for applicable merit and need-based scholarships.
• If you will be completing your bachelor’s degree at Rockhurst in another program and want to complete a second bachelor's degree in nursing, you must apply for admission. 

 Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN):  

• Submit Application for admission. Email Admissions with questions or to schedule an appointment.
• Transcripts may be sent electronically or via mail. Send to Enrollment or mail to Rockhurst University / Online Enrollment / 1933 N Meacham Rd / Suite 400 / Schaumburg, IL 60173 

Tuition/Fees/Expenses 

Tuition/Fees/Expenses: 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 

​ Tuition per semester (12-18 per hours) $21,683 

Student activity fee (full‐time students), per semester $145 

University fee (full‐time students) per semester $380

Enrollment deposit (non-refundable)  $200

Student health insurance** $2,930 

Orientation fee (all first/full‐time enrolling students) $150 

Orientation fee (transfer students)  $50 

Matriculation fee (non‐refundable, transfer students) $60 

Graduation fee $190 

Parking Fee (per semester)*   $135  

 BSN program fee, per semester   $659 

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN):

Tuition per credit hour (includes all fees) $785 

Room & Board:

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Financial Aid/Scholarships

Application Deadline: 

•  Rockhurst’s priority FAFSA date for maximum aid potential is February 1. 
• Rockhurst’s Federal School Code is 002499. 

Transfer Scholarships:

• Merit scholarships are awarded based on GPA: 

3.6 - 4.0:  Distinguished Scholar - $20,000/year

3.0 - 3.59:  Founder’s Scholarship - $16,000/year

2.6 - 2.99:  Endeavor Scholarship - $12,000/year

Phi Theta Kappa membership - $24,000/year. Proof of membership required. 

Transfer Advantage Scholarship: $500 

Transfer Credit/Grading Policies 

Application of Credit: 

• Associate of Arts Degree meets Block Transfer requirements. Students will need to take 3 additional courses to fulfill Rockhurst Core Requirements.  
• Associate of Science Degree meets Block Transfer Requirements. Students will need to take an additional 4 courses to fulfill the Rockhurst Core Requirements. 
• Transfer credit is evaluated on a course by course basis if a student does not have an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science.
• There is no Physical Education requirement.
• A maximum of 64 credit hours can be transferred from a community college. 

GPA Required: 

• A holistic review of applications will be conducted upon receipt of all requirements. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate from Rockhurst. 

Pass/Fail:

• Coursework with a grade of Pass, Credit, or Satisfactory will be accepted only with documented evidence that such grades are at least equivalent to a minimum “C” grade. (Will not accept any course with Pass/Fail or “CR” grade for BSN coursework or C- grade) 

“D” Grades: 

• Not accepted for General Education or Major requirements (unless as part of a block transfer). 

Time Limit on Credit: 

• No time limit. (5-year time limit on natural science courses based on time of application) 

Credit Given for: 

• Military Experience upon review of the Office of the Registrar 

CLEP Policy: 

• General CLEP Examinations are not accepted. Subject Level Examinations will be reviewed by the Office of the Registrar 

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.