Special Admission Requirements & Application Procedures
See below for certain programs that have special admission requirements and/or application procedures.
Nursing Program Admission
Steps to Apply
Step 1. Apply to Park University
If you are not a current Park University student, you must submit an application to Park University. Acceptance into the BSN program also denotes acceptance to Park University.
Step 2. Complete and Submit the NursingCAS Application
All applicants must complete the NursingCAS application. As part of this process, you will need to:
- Submit official transcripts from every institution you have attended. Transcripts must be sent directly to NursingCAS from each institution’s Registrar’s Office.
- Request at least three (3) references through NursingCAS.
- Complete TEAS testing and upload your official score report to NursingCAS.
Application Deadlines:
- Fall: January 15 – April 30
- Spring: August 10 – December 1
Step 3. Complete TEAS Admission Testing
TEAS testing is required for all applicants.
- Minimum required score: 60%
- You may retake the exam one time, with at least four (4) weeks between attempts.
- A testing fee applies.
- Testing is available through ATItesting.com.
Step 4. Interview
Interview and admission decisions are based on a point system that includes:
- GPA
- TEAS score
- Interview performance
- Healthcare experience and/or volunteer work
- Community service
- Military background
- Prior attendance at Park University
- Previous nursing or health professional training (including high school programs)