BSN Application Process

The BSN (Logan) Nursing program is admitting students twice per year – for fall and spring semesters. Students who apply from January 1 to February 15 will be considered for Fall admission. Students who apply from July 1 to August 15 will be considered for Spring admission.

  • Fall: 30 students will be admitted
  • Spring: 30 students will be admitted
Desired Entry Semester Applications Accepted Selection Notification
Fall Semester January 1 - February 15 Spring Semester
Spring Semester July 1 - August 15 Fall Semester
Please review the application instructions carefully, as many common questions are answered here.
 
As you work through the application process, it is important to understand that applicants are expected to thoroughly review and follow all program instructions, deadlines, and communications. Nursing is a profession that requires strong attention to detail, accountability, and timely follow-through.
 
When evaluating applicants, the Admissions Committee considers not only academic performance and qualifications, but also an applicant's ability to follow directions, locate provided information, and meet established requirements and deadlines. Taking the time to carefully review application materials is an important part of demonstrating those skills.

1

Complete University Application

  • Complete a Utah State University (USU) Admissions Application for acceptance (if not currently enrolled or returning from a Leave of Absence). There is a $50 application fee.
    • Submit all official college transcripts (if transfer student); or high school or GED verification to USU Admissions.
    • TOEFL score is required for non-native English-speaking students.
2

Complete Prerequisites

Prerequisite Requirements:

Beginning in Summer 2028, we will expand to accept three cohorts per year (Fall, Spring, and Summer). All future nursing program applicants should be aware that participation in one or more summer semesters will be required.

For Fall Entry: Applications are accepted annually January 1 – February 15.
 
The following requirements will take effect beginning with the Fall 2027 application cycle and will apply to all future cycles:

These prerequisite courses require a minimum grade of C or better and 2.0 overall GPA for program application:
 These prerequisites require a minimum C (see below for details) and 2.0 overall GPA and must be completed prior to starting the program:
*Must pass NURS 2500 and BIOL 2520 with a B- or better and an overall test average of 79.5% or better, as this is the requirement for all nursing courses.

Here is a sample path of your final 4 semesters for those admitted to the Fall 2027 cohort:

Standard Path Fall 27 Cohort
3

Pay Nursing Application Fee

         

         
         
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4

Complete Online BSN Application

  • General Application — Please submit the following using a computer, not a phone/tablet as this may cause issues with uploading:
    • CNA certification or Medical Assistant (MA) certification/degree is required at the time of application to be considered for admission. CNA certification is preferred. You will be asked to upload a copy of your certificate. Worked CNA/MA patient care hours are highly valued in reviewing applicants.
    • Resume. This template is required to list your education, employment, and other information in a standard format. Calculate and include your total healthcare employment hours. Please save the completed template as a pdf, and do not use a tablet or phone to fill out the template as it will not upload properly. 
    • Copy of receipt for non-refundable $30.00 application fee in PDF format.
    • HESI A2 exam score (75% or better). Applicants are allowed two attempts per application cycle, with at least two weeks in between each attempt. HESI A2 scores older than two years will not be accepted.
5

Essay Response

  • Application Essay: 
    • Be prepared to write about your own personal experiences with topics such as care of others, life challenges, responsible behaviors, and the many facets of diversity and success.
      Students who need accommodations should contact the DRC as soon as possible.
    • You will not see these questions as you upload your documents in the online application. Essay questions and instructions will be emailed to applicants each Friday by 5:00 PM during the application cycle. Any applicants that have submitted their applications by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. MST of that week will be sent the email on Friday. If you do not see this email, check your junk/spam folders. You will have one week to complete your essay questions from the time you receive the email.
      ***If you are submitting your application in the final days of the application cycle (August/February 15th at 11:59 pm), you will still recieve your essay questions the following Friday and will still have one week from the time you receive the email to complete your questions.

      ***If you do not complete the essay within the timeframe outlined above (one week), your nursing application will no longer be considered to be accepted to the program. 

Applicants will be notified whether they have advanced to Phase 2 (Video Interviews) after we have received all essay responses and have completed the ranking process. Once the application deadline closes (August/February 15), we will need 3-6 weeks to review and rank all applicants.

You can expect to be informed whether you have advanced to Phase 2 around 3-6 weeks after the application deadline of February 15 or August 15. Please watch your email.
6

Video Interviews (Phase 2)

  • Video interviews

Please be sure to read all instructions in the email carefully as you will only have ONE chance to complete your video interview.

You can expect to be informed whether you have been accepted into the nursing program around 3-5 weeks after the video interview deadline. Please watch your email.
7

Accepting Position

If you accept a position in the BSN nursing program, you will read, understand, and agree to comply with the standards, requirements, and policies in the Nursing Student Handbook.



Fall applications will close at 11:59 p.m. on February 15. 
Spring applications will close at 11:59 p.m. on August 15.

Upon Admission

1

Scholarship Application

A wide variety of scholarships are available to nursing students.

For Fall semester entry to the program, apply for scholarships by the May 1 deadline.

For Spring semester entry, apply by the October 24 deadline. 
2

Meet Preclinical Requirements

Preclinical requirements are due prior to the beginning of your BSN program. Full instructions are provided with your acceptance letter:
  • Create or update your USU compliance management tool with DISA
  • Urine drug screen and background check - initiated with your DISA/Complio account
  • Please have your immunization documents ready to upload when instructed in an upcoming email, specifically your Hepatitis B titer, which can take up to 6 months to complete. It is critically important that you are immunization-compliant by the start of clinical.