Nursing Accelerated Option  

Admissions Requirements

• Admission to the University (requires submission of a university application plus a $30 fee)
• Completion of a baccalaureate degree (in any major field) from an accredited college or university before enrollment in nursing courses
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (includes all college-level course work)
• Completed ABS application packet on file in the School of Nursing - Available October 1.  See Application Instructions link for the new application process.
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
• Two letters of reference completed by persons in an educational, administrative, or collegial capacity who have worked with you closely in the past five years

Acceptance is on a rolling basis through April 1 or until the option is full.  (40 students in Edwardsville; 8 students in Springfield). 

Prerequisite Requirements - Accelerated Option – to be completed before enrollment in Nursing

• Anatomy and Physiology I (with lab)
• Anatomy and Physiology II(with lab)
• Inorganic, Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (with labs)
• Microbiology/Bacteriology (with lab)
• Introduction to Psychology
• Human Growth and Development (Life Span)
• English Composition
• Statistics
• Ethics

All science courses must be completed within seven years of admission to the program. A grade of C or better must be earned in all prerequisite courses.

* Please note that the prerequisites do not have to be completed in order to apply to the program.  They must be completed in order to begin the nursing courses if you are admitted to the program.

Application Deadline

The deadline date for application is April 1 for fall admission.  However, the program may be full prior to this date.

Advance Deposit Fee

Admitted students will be required to pay a non-refundable $175 Advance Deposit fee which will be applied to the student's tuition billing for fall enrollment.  If the student does not attend, the fee is forfeited.

For additional information on admission and prerequisite requirements, please contact an academic advisor.

After Admission:

• completed SIUE physical exam form *
• completed SIUE medical history form (annual TB skin test and influenza injection required) *
• completed immunization history *
• proof of CPR certification (status must remain active throughout enrollment) *
• proof of current health insurance *
• federal criminal background check *
• drug screen *

* Do not submit the above materials until you are directed to do so.

Exit Requirements

•  Completion of 64-66 credit hours
• Successful completion of School of Nursing Curriculum requirements
•  Overall GPA of 2.5
• Successful completion of Senior Assignment.

Academic Advising Information
Karen Montgomery
Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Campus Box 1066, Alumni Hall, Room 2117
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1066
kmontgo@siue.edu

Contact Information
School of Nursing, Alumni Hall, room 2117
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville IL 62026-1066
618.650.3956
siue.edu/nursing

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