Sophomore Admission
UC College of Nursing accepts transfer and transition students into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to begin as sophomores.
Transfer applicants are those from external institutions. Transition students are those currently enrolled at the University of Cincinnati in a different college or at UC Blue Ash or UC Clermont.
- Both transfer and transition students are highly encouraged to speak with a UC College of Nursing admissions counselor or academic advisor before applying for sophomore admissions. Contact us at 513-558-3600 or nursingbearcats@uc.edu.
- Transfer students can also reach out to the UC Transfer Center for general questions about tranferring to UC.
Application Timeline
| Date(s) | Required Actions |
|---|---|
| January |
Transfer applicants only: apply to UC as a transfer student |
| Feb. 1–28 | Apply to UC College of Nursing using the sophomore admissions application |
| Mar. 1– Apr. 15 | Take the ATI TEAS pre-admission exam* and complete essays |
| May 15 | Transfer applicants only: submit all prerequisite course grades to UC College of Nursing |
| By June 1 | Confirm within one week of acceptance |
* For 2025 Sophomore admission applications, we will accept scores for the HESI-A2 pre-admission exam in place of the ATI TEAS exam.
Application Requirements
Transfer and transition students must apply to UC College of Nursing between Feb. 1–28, 2025.
The ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) is a standardized test specifically designed and statistically proven to be a valid predictor of student preparedness for health science programs. It is comprised of 170 questions designed to test a student’s basic academic skills in the areas of Reading, Math, Science, English and Language Usage.
We recommend you allow yourself at least six weeks to prepare for the ATI TEAS exam. Here’s a few resources to help you prepare:
* For 2025 Sophomore admission applications, we will accept scores for the HESI-A2 pre-admission exam in place of the ATI TEAS exam.
Once you submit your application, you will receive a link from the UC College of Nursing to complete two essays.
Prerequisite Course Grades
Transfer students only need to submit all prerequisite-course grades to UC College of Nursing no later than May 15. Applicants must have earned a minimum C in prerequisite courses (listed below). For courses retaken, the college will average the two grades. Applicants' cumulative GPA must be at least 2.5.
Submit course grades by sending your unofficial transcript to UC from your institution or by sending a screenshot of your unofficial transcript to nursingbearcats@uc.edu.
Note: If you are currently enrolled in another nursing program (other than pre-nursing), you must also submit a letter of good academic standing from your program director or dean.
Prerequisite Courses
Applicants must complete prerequisite courses and achieve a minimum C by the end of the Spring semester in which they are applying. UC College of Nursing accepts credits from many accredited institutions. To preview if your courses can transfer to UC, check the Transfer Equivalency Database.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (BIOL2001C) |
4 |
| Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (BIOL2002C) |
4 |
| Chemistry Lecture (CHEM1020)* | 3 |
| Chemistry Lab (CHEM1020L)* | 1 |
| Microbiology Lecture & Lab (BIOL2031C) |
3 |
| English Composition (ENGL1001) |
3 |
| Intro to Psychology (PSYC1001) | 3 |
| Intro to Sociology (SOC1001) | 3 |
| Science of Wellness & Self-Care (NURS1100C) or Fine Arts, Humanities or Historical Perspectives Elective | 4 or 3 |
| Success in College & Nursing (NURS1101) or Elective (non-remedial course only) | 2 |
| Intro to Professional Nursing (NBSN1101)** |
*Must include general, organic and biochemistry
** Recommended for UC Clermont students
Transfer students (students from external institutions) must apply to the University of Cincinnati using the transfer student application, selecting Exploratory Studies as their intended major.