RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

AdmissionAdmission to the Research/Rockhurst Joint Bachelor of Science in Nursing program isbased on the applicant’s academic record, evidence of scholastic ability, and interest in thegoals of the institutions. Students make application for one of the two program options.Information in the section entitled “Undergraduate Studies” regarding admission is applicableto the traditional B.S.N. program. Information regarding admission to the acceleratedB.S.N. program can be found in the current Research College of Nursing Catalog andon the college website: http://www.researchcollege.edu. Interested students may also call theDirector of Transfer and Graduate Recruitment at Research College of Nursing.Students who wish to transfer from another college where nursing course work hasbeen completed must follow regular admission procedures. In addition, the student must:1. Present a letter of recommendation from the dean or chairperson of the nursingprogram attended.2. An interview with the Research College of Nursing Associate Dean for AcademicPrograms may be required.Requirements for AdmissionThe Research College of Nursing Program encourages applications either through Rockhurstfreshman admissions, internal Rockhurst transfers, or students transferring credits from otherinstitutions. Enrollment is limited in both the traditional and accelerated programs.Transfer students, both internal and external, must complete an application to ResearchCollege of Nursing, consult with the Director of Transfer and Graduate Recruitment atResearch College, and be admitted to the nursing program to begin nursing courses. Transferstudent applications are reviewed in the spring and admission is competitive.Students will fulfill all prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in nursing courses.To enroll in 2000 level nursing courses of the Research/Rockhurst joint program, studentsmust meet the Science/Math grade requirements below.Traditional BSN program: Students must achieve a minimum grade of C in allScience and Math courses.Accelerated BSN program: Students must achieve a minimum grade of B- in allScience courses.To enroll in 2000 level nursing courses of the Research/Rockhurst joint program, studentsmust meet the GPA requirements below.Traditional BSN program:A. Students must have a minimum cumulative Rockhurst GPA of 2.7 or greater atthe end of the summer of their freshman year. If students do not achieve this GPA,they will be placed on a waiting list for consideration for admission with the nextcohort group the following January.B. Those students who have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 must continue to maintain thisGPA following completion of the fall sophomore coursework in order to enter theJanuary nursing cohort. If students do not achieve a cumulative Rockhurst GPA of2.7 for the fall semester, they will be placed on a waiting list to be reconsidered foradmission with the next cohort the following January.Research College of NursingUndergraduate Programs233