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.
Sophomore Admission Timeline
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Applications open | Sep. 16, 2025 |
| Application deadline | Mar. 1, 2026 |
| Take ATI TEAS or HESI exam | Mar. 1 - May 1, 2026 |
| Submit official transcripts | May 15, 2026 |
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.
Official transcripts including grades for all prerequisite courses need to be submitted by May 15, 2026.
| 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
GPA Requirements:
- Prerequisite courses: 3.0
- Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Pre-Admission Exam
Students applying to our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) sophomore admission are required to take a pre-admission exam—either the ATI TEAS or the HESI.
- 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. Additional information on the exam can be found here.
- The HESI exam is a standardized, computerized test for nursing school applicants that assesses academic readiness in subjects like reading, grammar, math and science. It consists of several sections, and the specific modules required vary by nursing program. It also includes a personality profile and learning style assessment.
The pre-admission exams may be taken at any time before May 1, 2026, provided your application has been submitted. We accept scores from exams taken between May 1, 2025, and May 1, 2026.We recommend allowing at least six weeks to prepare.