Nursing is a profession that is rewarding and challenging. Using research and evidence-based
practice, nurses organize and supervise care and provide education and support for
individuals and their families.
Augusta University’s (Augusta University) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program
builds on the foundation of concepts learned in the humanities, natural, and behavioral
sciences. The program provides students the opportunity to apply didactic knowledge
in a variety of hands-on and simulated clinical settings, and lays the groundwork
for continuing one’s professional education at the graduate level. The BSN graduate
will be prepared to provide safe, effective care to individuals across the lifespan
at various stages of wellness and illness. Upon successful completion of the program,
graduates are eligible to take the National Council of Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)
offered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
NursingCAS Application opens August 24, 2020 – This is the Fall Entry Traditional
BSN.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Fall Entry: February 15 – Augusta (Main) Campus or Athens Campus Complete application includes:
NursingCAS application including essays, ZeeMee recording and application fee
All Official College Transcript received by NursingCAS. Effective for the 2020-21
application cycle, Overall GPA is 3.0 or higher is required at point of application.
2 references electronically received by NursingCAS
TEAS scores sent electronically to the Office of Academic Admissions (if exam was
not taken at the Augusta University testing center). Minimum total score of 75 or
higher is required.
All transfer students need to complete the Augusta University Nursing Supplemental
application. Complete the supplemental application after the NursingCAS application
is completed. Current enrolled degree-seeing undergraduate students do not need to submit the supplemental application.
NOTE: Applications deferred to the next year are subject to all admission requirements in
effect for the semester to which they are deferred.
NOTE: All required application materials and documents must be received in order for an
application to be considered complete and before an admission decision can be made.
Applications and supporting materials received after the program deadline will only
be considered on a space-available basis.
NOTE: Early submission of all application materials is strongly advised. The College of Nursing reserves the right to admit a percentage of competitive applicants
before the published deadline.
NOTE: You may still have courses in progress when you apply. However, 30 credits of core
must be completed and you must have 3 of 8 courses from combined prerequisite core
areas D and F completed at the time of application. All prerequisites must be complete
and passed with a "C" or higher by before you may begin the BSN Major upper division
curriculum.
FALL 2021 ENTRY - A preference will be given for applicants with core complete by the end of Spring 2021
semester. Applicants competing core courses during Summer term may apply and be considered
on a case-by-case basis.
See catalog for BSN core curriculum prerequisites. Applicants must also complete before entering the BSN Program: all US & GA History
and American Government requirements and the wellness requirements. Exemption to wellness
exists only for those 2nd degree applicants or those transferring in 60 or more core
semester hours.
CAMPUS AND PROGRAM DELIVERY
Campus: Main-Augusta and Athens
Individuals may apply for admission to the main campus in Augusta or the satellite
campus in Athens. The Augusta University main Augusta campus offers the entire 4 year
(124 credit) BSN program of study.
The College of Nursing at Athens (CONAT) campus offers the last 4 semesters (60 credits)
of the Bachelor of Science Degree, and the Master of Science in Nursing – Clinical
Nurse Leader. CONAT does not offer any core courses to be used for the BSN or any
other undergraduate degree.
This BSN upper-division application is only for current Augusta University students
or transfer students who will have completed the 60 credit core curriculum by the
end of 2020-2021 academic year. The application is offered through a centralized application
service, Nursing CAS.
New freshman or transfer students with less than 60 credits of core curriculum by
the end of 2020-2021 academic year will need to apply as a Pre-Nursing major for the
main campus through the Augusta University application.
Freshmen or transfer students who need to take core courses at Augusta University.
Program Delivery: Traditional/On-Campus full-time
REQUIREMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Complete Online Nursing CAS Application
Application Fee: $55 for all applicants; plus an additional $45 fee and Augusta University supplemental
application required for transfer students who are not currently Augusta University
enrolled, degree-seeking students
GPA: A minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required. The average GPA for each incoming class
is 3.5. This does not guarantee admission, but ensures that the applicant's file will
be reviewed, provided all other admission criteria are met. The overall GPA is calculated on all attempted
academic courses and on completion of the required core . Multiple attempts of courses
are all calculated in the GPA.*Please note that Augusta University does not use a
plus/minus grading system. For the admissions process, applicants' GPAs are re-calculated
to align with the grading system at Augusta University.
Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges ever attended.
Only in the case of transcripts from international colleges/universities will an official
course-by-course transcript evaluation be accepted in lieu of an official transcript.
Official transcripts should be sent to Nursing CAS. To remain official, all transcripts must remain in the original, unopened, sealed
and stamped/signed envelope from the Registrar's Office of the issuing institution. Transcripts
received that are “Issued to Student” will not be accepted by NursingCAS.
Send Transcripts to: NursingCAS Transcript Processing Center P.O. Box 9201 Watertown, MA 02471
Transcript/Credential Evaluation of Foreign Transcripts: An official, professional course-by-course evaluation based on official transcripts
and documents is required for all foreign educational transcripts and documents from
one of the following three credentials evaluation services: Josef Silny & Associates,
Inc., World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE).
Silny and WES are recommended. Official transcript evaluations based on unofficial
transcripts, documents or copies will not fulfill this requirement.
References: Recommendations from two individuals are required. Nursing applicants must use two
(2) college instructors (Teaching Assistant is accepted) OR one (1) college instructor
and (1) one workplace supervisor. One (1) college athletic coach may be used. Reference
must have known applicant for at least three (3) months. Do not use family/personal
friends, clergy or healthcare provider for references. Undergraduate reference forms
and letters must be submitted online only. Applicants list names and provide contact
information for two individuals as references during the on line application process. Each
reference writer will receive an email directing them to complete the online reference
form. The completed reference form will then be forwarded to the Augusta University
College of Nursing via the online application system, Nursing CAS. Please note: Reference
forms will be sent electronically to your selected individuals once your application
has been submitted to Nursing CAS. Please be sure to allow enough time for reference
forms to be sent AND returned. Applications submitted the last week of the application
deadline may not allow enough time for this process.
Standardized Tests:
TEAS: Successful completion of the TEST of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS for Nursing) exam
within the last two years of application date. TEAS scores before August 1, 2018 will not be accepted.
Minimum score: at or above 75 (Adjusted Individual Total Score)
Official scores must be received directly from ATI BEFORE THE APPLICATION DEADLINE
to be considered. Information and study guide are available at www.ATItesting.com. Applicants can take the test at a variety of locations, including the testing center
at Augusta University, Summerville Campus. . If applicant takes TEAS at Augusta University, the scores are sent to Augusta University
Office of Academic Admissions and the BSN Program Office within 7 days. If you test
at a non-Augusta University location, please order an official score report from ATI
Testing, Inc to be sent to: Augusta University – Augusta. ATI will submit the score
electronically to Augusta University
TOEFL Exam Scores: Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test scores are required for
applicants whose first language is not English.
Minimum score: 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based or 79 internet-based.
The institution code for submission of TOEFL scores to Augusta University is 5406.
Please do not select a department code.
Exemption from the TOEFL requirement is allowed for undergraduate students who:
Complete courses equivalent to English Composition I and II at a regionally accredited
U.S. college or university and earn at least a 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale)
on the two courses, with neither grade below a "C"
Submit a score of at least 430 on the Verbal portion of the Scholastic Assessment
Test (SAT-I)
Take and pass both the Reading and Essay portions of the University System of Georgia’s
Regents Exam
Submit proof of earning a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college
or university at which English is the language of instruction
Proof of Lawful Presence: In accordance with Board of Regents Policy 4.1.6, all applicants for admission to Augusta University are required to provide validation
of lawful presence in the United States. Acceptance to the Augusta University is conditional until lawful
presence is verified. ALL applicants who are U.S. Citizens must submit documentation
that verifies his/her lawful presence in the United States at time of application
to admissions@augusta.edu.
NOTE: While every effort is made to maintain this information as current, it may be subject
to change. Please check with Augusta University's Office of Academic Admission for
recent updates.
Prior to matriculation into the nursing program, students must complete the required
core curriculum. A minimum of three (3) courses from the 8 courses in Areas D and
F must be completed at the point of application.
NOTE: All accepted BSN program students must complete the Wellness and P.E., requirements
as well as the US and GA History and Constitution legislative requirements before
entering the last four semesters of the BSN major curriculum. See catalog for details:
Current 2021 catalog legislative requirements
Essay Questions: Two essay questions are required for the 2021 NursingCAS application.
Each response will be limited to 300 words or less. It will be evaluated for language
and style, grammar and spelling, and logical flow of thought. Please address the following:
What is a pressing health care concern and how do you envision it personally playing
a role in improving the public's health?
Explain the academic challenges, obstacles or successes in your life that impacted
your ability to achieve your goals.
ZeeMee Personal statement: (add link within the nursing application) In addition to the application essay requirement, all BSN applicants will need to
post a 30 second video statement reflecting their commitment to the nursing profession.
The recording link will be entered on their Nursing CAS application through ZEEMEE. Introducing ZeeMee: In an effort to get-to-know our applicants, we have partnered with ZeeMee, a free
service that helps students bring their application to life. As part of a holistic
review, we are committed to learning about the person behind the application. Sign
up at ZeeMee.com. There are other features and questions that ZeeMee has available, but our College
of Nursing admissions committee will only view the nursing profession statement recording.
NOTE: If offered admission to the BSN program, a criminal background check/investigation
and urine drug screens are required. State examining and licensing boards have the
right to refuse to grant a license based on falsification of information, convictions,
or other violations.
NOTE: Applicants formerly enrolled in a nursing program: You may apply, and must submit
a letter from the dean/director of your former program. If you earned less than a
"C" in two or more nursing courses, you will not be considered for admission. If accepted
to the program, you will not be given transfer credit for prior nursing courses, only
transfer core courses.
NOTE: To qualify for admission to, retention in, and graduation from academic nursing programs
in the College of Nursing, applicants must have the abilities and skills to meet the
essential functions for safe nursing practice: observation; communication; motor;
conceptual, integrative and quantitative; and behavioral and social. Student Policies
NOTE: Accepted applicants must be at least 18 by the first class day of the BSN or ABSN
program.
CPR requirement: Submission of a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR for
Health Care Provider Card is required after acceptance into the BSN program. CPR proof is not required at the point of application.
It is recommended that you obtain this training between May and July so it will be
valid the entire two years that you are enrolled in the BSN major coursework.
Nurse Shadowing is highly recommended. There is not a minimum number of shadowing
hours required. You will have the opportunity to share what healthcare experience
and other leadership experience that you have on the Nursing CAS application.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications, official transcripts and references are submitted via NursingCAS. See
Augusta University NursingCAS Webpage for additional details. http://www.augusta.edu/nursing/apply.php
Completed applications will be transferred from Nursing CAS to Augusta University’s
College of Nursing and Office of Academic Admissions (OAA) for processing into the
Augusta University electronic applicant database system. Programs will have access
to applicant’s files and documents only after OAA has officially processed them into
the Augusta University electronic applicant database system.
Official college transcripts for nursing program applications are submitted to Nursing
CAS:
NursingCAS Transcript Processing Center P.O. Box 9201 Watertown, MA 02471
Official TEAS Scores must be submitted to Augusta University – Augusta electronically
from ATI Testing, Inc. or mailed to:
Augusta University The Office of Academic Admissions 1120 15th Street, Benet House Augusta, GA 30912
Applicants can monitor NursinCAS receipt and processing of their application and application
documents by logging in to the NursingCAS portal
The program/academic college for which you are applying will review your application
and supporting documents. Taken together, the whole of your application should demonstrate
substantial preparation for study in the field for which you are seeking admittance.
Upon evaluation the program/academic college will determine an official decision for
your admittance. Official notice of your admission can only come via notification
from Augusta University’s Office of Academic Admission.
Upon acceptance, please submit your Admissions Acceptance Contract and official final transcripts, if necessary to the address below or electronically to admissions@augusta.edu.
Augusta University
The Office of Academic Admissions
1120 15th Street, Benet House
Augusta, Georgia 30912
Immunizations must be submitted to Student Health prior to enrollment but after acceptance. Make sure that you submit the correct form for College of Nursing
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