Admissions Requirements - Belmont University

In addition to meeting the criteria for admission to Belmont University, the applicant to the School of Nursing must meet the following criteria:

All applicants to the School of Nursing must submit an official high school transcript and official test scores from either SAT or ACT. A nursing applicant must be a licensed registered nurse or have a previous bachelor's degree to be exempt from this requirement.

Applicants who have 30 semester hours or more of prior university work must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. GPA will be calculated on courses required by nursing curriculum. Preference is given to applicants with a GPA of 3.0 and above.

International students, resident aliens, or permanent residents should refer to the Office of Admissions website and the Undergraduate Bulletin for information regarding application requirements including TOEFL scores, transcripts, and evaluation of college level course work from foreign institutions. Applicants should contact the university's Office of Admissions if they have questions regarding the application process.

Courses in Anatomy and Physiology must have been completed within the last three years prior to admission.

For transfer students (generic students, not RN's) who have taken a Pathophysiology and/or Pharmacology course at another school, the following is required:

If the student received a grade of 'A' in the previous course, it is recommended that they audit NUR 2240 (Pathophysiology) and/or NUR 3140 (Pharmacology) at Belmont.
If the student received a grade of 'B' in the previous course, they will be required to audit NUR 2240 (Pathophysiology) and/or NUR 3140 (Pharmacology) at Belmont.
If the student received a grade of 'C' or below in the previous course, they will be required to enroll and repeat NUR 2240 (Pathophysiology) and/or NUR 3140 (Pharmacology) at Belmont.

Persons who have been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation could be ineligible for registered nurse licensure in the state of Tennessee even though they successfully complete the program.

Please contact the Office of Admissions for information regarding admissions requirements for Belmont University.

Admissions Deadlines

The School of Nursing has rolling admissions for transfer and freshman applicants. Applications are reviewed throughout the year. Applications are not reviewed by the admissions committee until all application materials have been received by the Office of Admissions. Applicants should expect to receive a decision letter in 4-6 weeks once all application materials have been received. If you have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Admissions or the School of Nursing.