Special Admission Requirements & Application Procedures
See below for certain programs that have special admission requirements and/or application procedures.
Before you can apply to the Pre-Licensure BSN Program, you must first apply for admission to Park University.
Once admitted, you’ll need to complete all of the required prerequisite courses.
Students typically apply to the Pre-Licensure BSN Program during the semester prior to beginning the Nursing program.
Applications are open:
Spring semester: August 10 – December 1
Fall semester: January 15 – April 30
If you are a transfer student, please be sure to review your transcripts carefully and confirm that all prerequisite courses have been completed or are in progress. We strongly recommend working with a Student Success Coach to ensure that your transfer credits meet the program requirements.
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Steps to Apply:
STEP 1. Submit an application to Park University.
In addition to completing the NursingCAS application, you must submit an application to Park University if you are not a current Park University student. Acceptance into the BSN program denotes acceptance to Park University as well. Apply to Park University.
STEP 2. Complete your NursingCAS Application.
- Transcripts – Official Transcripts from any institution ever attended must be sent directly to NursingCAS from your college or university’s Registrar’s office.
- Request at least three (3) references.
- Complete TEAS Testing and upload your score report (Step 3).
STEP 3. TEAS Admission Testing.
- TEAS admission testing is required for all applicants. The minimum score required for entrance is 60%.
- You may only retake the exam one time, and there must be 4 weeks between your attempts.
- There is a fee to take the TEAS.
- Testing can be taken at ATItesting.com.
STEP 4. Submit your NursingCAS Application.
Application Deadlines:
- Fall 1/15 – 4/30
- Spring 8/10 – 12/1
STEP 5. Interview.
If granted an interview, you will be scored based on your GPA, TEAS, etc.
*If selected for an interview, you will receive points based on your interview in addition to your TEAS score, GPA, experience and/or volunteer work in healthcare, community volunteer work, Military background, Park University attendance, and if you attended any nursing or health professional training in high school or otherwise.