University of Akron students who have completed prerequisite coursework apply for the BSN degree through their academic adviser during a specified period of spring semester to be considered for fall admission into the nursing major.

BSN degree-seeking students must meet the minimum criteria below. Students are separated into categories for admission consideration. 

  • 2.75 Prerequisite GPA. All prerequisites must be completed by the end of spring semester.
  • 2.75 Prerequisite Science GPA (Intro to Gen., Organic, & Biochem I and II lecture/lab and Anatomy & Physiology I and II lecture/lab). Ranking in each admission category will be by science GPA.