Transfer students are admitted to the College of Nursing if they have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6 in all transfer coursework. This would primarily benefit students who still have general education and prerequisite coursework to complete at the U of A.

All students interested in Nursing must select a second choice major upon application to the U of A. Incoming first-year students and transfer students who do not meet the eligibility requirements are placed into their alternate major. Eligibility is determined based on the Undergraduate Admissions Application and the criteria stated above. Students may still work towards admission to the BSN program while in another major at the U of A.

Current U of A students interested in nursing can request a change of major if they have completed four prerequisites, at least 12 credit hours, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.6. Change of Major requests are available every December and May and are granted on a space-available basis. All Nursing major students must attend an Advanced Standing Conference while enrolled in their final three prerequisites before entering the core program.

See change of major requirements here.
 

• First Year Composition Sequence
• One year General Chemistry (2 lectures and 1 lab) OR one semester Allied Health Chemistry (1 lecture and 1 lab; please contact an advisor regarding this option)
• One year Human Anatomy & Physiology (2 semesters including lectures and laboratories)
• One semester Introductory Biology (lecture only)
• One semester Microbiology (lecture only) (lab needed for CA RN License)
• One semester Statistics
• One semester Lifespan Development
• One semester Nutrition

All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of B or better. Descriptions of these courses can be found in the UA Academic Catalog.

Equivalencies can be searched and viewed on the University of Arizona's Transfer Credit Guide.  If a course does not appear in this guide students will need to submit a course equivalency request to the Office of the Registrar. 

• Exploring Perspectives Artist (1 course at 3 credits)
• Exploring Perspectives Humanist (1 course at 3 credits)
• Exploring Perspectives Natural Scientist (1 course at 3 credits)
• Exploring Perspectives Social Scientist (1 course at 3 credits)
• Building Connections (2 courses at 3 credits each)
• Civic Institutions (1 course at 3 credits)

The University of Arizona has additional General Education degree requirements for Bachelor of Science candidates and Nursing majors. Please refer to the U of A  Academic Catalog for specific details.

• English Composition (1-2 semesters, depending on placement)
• Math – College Algebra or higher math course
• Second Language – student must demonstrate second-semester proficiency by either:
  • Completing two semesters of the same second language -OR-
  • A proctored proficiency exam, testing at second-semester level   

Student Responsibility
The College of Nursing expects all students to act responsibly in their academic performance. As a competitive program, the college holds its students to the highest academic standards. Students are responsible for the academic information that is shared with them during Orientation, that is sent out via email, that is listed on this website, and that is shared with them through other outlets. Students are also expected to act with academic integrity in the classroom and beyond.

Registration Dates and Deadlines
The College of Nursing adheres to the registration dates and deadlines as determined by the Registrar's Office each semester. Students are expected to be aware of their class schedules and the posted dates and deadlines. Students are only able to withdraw from courses through the tenth week of the semester. Beyond this posted deadline, the College of Nursing does not support late registration requests, except in the most extreme situations. Please contact your Academic Advisor for more information.

Late Withdrawal Requests
There is no formal petition process for late change or late withdrawal requests. If you feel that you have extenuating circumstances, please speak with your Academic Advisor. Academic advising services are offered in College of Nursing building, room 112.

Academic Eligibility and Disqualification
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 to be in Eligible Standing at the university. Students who fall below 2.0 will be on Academic Warning, and must raise their cumulative GPA to at least 2.0 by the end of the very next semester in order to continue as a student in the College of Nursing. Students who do not achieve a 2.0 Cumulative GPA by the end of the very next semester will be removed from the College of Nursing and be placed on Academic Probation status.

Petitions
The College of Nursing supports and adheres to university policies as set forth in the Academic Catalog. If a student believes that they deserve redress or exception to a university policy, they can explore submitting a University General Petition. To discuss the General Petition requirements and initiate the process, students should contact their College of Nursing academic advisor.