Prospective Undergraduates - B.S.N. Programs
All students are initially admitted into Pre-Nursing. Upon completion of the pre-nursing curriculum, there is a competitive admission process for the Upper Division.
Admission Requirements into Pre-Nursing
1. A traditional undergraduate B.S.N. program
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- Direct Guaranteed Admission Pathway Requirements (only for First-time freshmen or First-time adult students):
- High School GPA of 3.8 or higher through our test-optional pathway OR High School
GPA of 3.6 or higher and ACT score of 23/SAT score of 1130
AND - Achieve and maintain a UToledo GPA of 3.5 to have a guaranteed seat in the program. The priority application deadline for the direct admission option is January 1.
- High School GPA of 3.8 or higher through our test-optional pathway OR High School
GPA of 3.6 or higher and ACT score of 23/SAT score of 1130
- Traditional Pathway Requirements (for First-time freshmen or First-Time adult students):
- High School GPA of 3.0 through our test-optional pathway OR High School GPA of 2.75 and ACT score of 19/SAT score of 990
- A minimum cumulative higher education GPA of 3.0 to be eligible to apply for the upper division.
- Transfer Pathway Requirements (for transfers from other schools or other UToledo majors):
- Must be in good standing with a cumulative higher education GPA of 2.75 and 12 graded semester hours
- A minimum cumulative higher education GPA of 3.0 to be eligible to apply for the upper division.
- Direct Guaranteed Admission Pathway Requirements (only for First-time freshmen or First-time adult students):
2. An online RN-B.S.N. program for nurses who already have their licenses and want to advance their careers
3. If you already have a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing and want to start a career in nursing, consider our
accelerated degree program, Graduate-Entry Master of Science in Nursing.
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Why UToledo Nursing
UToledo has educated nurses in Ohio for over 50 years. We develop nursing leaders who shape the future of healthcare.
Our unique nursing program has:
- Education in compassionate, patient-centered care for all life stages and healthcare settings
- An award winning Student Nurses Association (SNA) who have won Chapter of the Year for 9 consecutive years
- Faculty and students who have been a major contributor to combat COVID-19 through contact tracing and vaccination clinics
- Expert faculty and advisors
- Hospital and community partnerships
- Evidence-based practice and research
- Interprofessional education — Learn alongside peers in other healthcare majors
Find out more about Why UToledo Nursing is one of the best nursing programs in Ohio.
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B.S.N. Program
Our accredited B.S.N. program was the first undergraduate nursing program in northwest Ohio.
You have two pathways into our competitive, accredited bachelor's degree nursing program when you apply to UToledo — direct, guaranteed admission for those who qualify or our pre-nursing pathway.
We recognize that academic success is about more than your GPA and test scores. Our holistic review process takes into account extracurriculars and other factors that help us learn about you.
Learn more about admission requirements, highlights of our program, your career outlook and more.
Online RN -B.S.N. Program
Ready to advance your nursing career? Earn your online nursing B.S.N. degree in as few as two semesters in this unique, nationally accredited program.
First-of-its-kind online, Competency-Based RN-B.S.N. program. Our flexible Competency-Based Education program (CBE) allows you to master coursework and move on when you're ready. The self-paced curriculum is ideal for working adults balancing work and family obligations.
Course structure innovation. We are Ohio's first online RN-B.S.N. program to receive recognition from Quality Matters, which recognizes high quality online courses and faculty.
Nurturing advisors who take a personal interest in each student.
Learn more about admission requirements, highlights of our program, your career outlook and more.
Academic Success
We are a large, public research university. We have the resources to help you succeed.
- Jesup Scott Honors College. If you like a challenge, the Honors College offers opportunities inside and outside the classroom (priority registration, honors housing, enrichment and leadership opportunities, study abroad and more). We also have a dedicated honors advisor, Eric Gullufsen, and our College of Nursing honors director, Dr. Eileen Walsh.
- Dedicated College of Nursing advisors. Student success is our number one goal at UToledo.
- Student success resources. We are here to support you in everything from your coursework to your job search.
- Health Professions Living Learning Community. Live with peers who have similar career goals. Participate in special health-related programming.
Meet Kayla Clough
’20, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
“It feels amazing to be a part of something bigger than yourself.”
Read MoreMeet Hunter Perrin
’20, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
"Every single experience here at The University of Toledo has been great. The one thing I love about this place is that there’s a lot of opportunities if you’re willing to seek them out and put in the effort. I’m not sure I would have gotten that anywhere else."
Read MoreMeet Tessa Vogel
’21, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
“The Supplemental Instruction (SI) leaders in the chemistry classes helped me to gain confidence in my studying abilities and learn that I can succeed in even the most difficult cases if I put my mind to it.”
Questions?
Dale Pelz, Jr., M.S.
Assistant Director of Student Services
University Hall, Suite 2110
ugnursingadvising@utoledo.edu
Phone: 419.530.2673
Fax: 419.530.7701