Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Future BSNs Guide to Getting In

Your Path to a BSN at Oak Point

Your time is now. You deserve the career you have always wanted. Follow the guidance on this page and reach out to us with questions. You’ll be on your way to the career of your dreams . . . from this point forward.

Admission Criteria

Students who have completed all required prerequisite general education requirements and nursing support courses may apply for the bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).

An applicant will be considered for admission into the nursing program if the following criteria are met:

  1. Earned a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale
  2. Earned a minimum cumulative science GPA of 2.75 (in anatomy and physiology I and II, general chemistry, and microbiology)
  3. Completed the
    1. ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam with a minimum comprehensive score of 68%, including minimum sub-scores in math, science, and reading of 68% or the
    2. HESI exam with a minimum comprehensive score of 80%, including minimum sub-scores of 80%

Gen Ed + Nursing Support PreReqs

As an upper-division transfer school, BSN candidates will need to transfer in approximately 61 semester credits in general education and nursing support courses.

Evaluating Your Transfer Credits

Option 1: Work with Your Admissions Advisor

Work with your Enrollment Advisor to review your unofficial transcript. Connect with Admissions to get started.

Options 2: Use Our Transfer Evaluation System

Our Transfer Evaluation System (TES) helps guide prospective students on how classes at their current or former schools may transfer to Oak Point University.

Bachelor of science in nursing student Shymaa M.

BSN PreReqs

Course Semester Hours
English/Communications 9
Social and Behavioral Sciences 9
Humanities and Fine Arts 9
College Math 3
Physical and Life Sciences 7
General Electives 2
General Chemistry (with Lab)* 4
Human Anatomy and Physiology I (with Lab)* 4
Human Anatomy and Physiology II (with Lab)* 4
Microbiology (with Lab)* 4
Statistics 3
Lifespan Development 3
Total Hours 61

*Please note that all college math courses and the sciences courses must have been completed no more than five years prior to your intended semester of enrollment. Physical and life sciences must include one course from each area. A course from physical sciences or life sciences must have a lab (L) designation. General education physical and life sciences, college math, and social and behavioral sciences credits that have been fulfilled by nursing support coursework may be substituted with general elective coursework.

Applying

  1. Submit your application for admission
  2. Pay your $50 non-refundable application fee
  3. Submit your supplemental admissions documents via email or mail to the Oak Brook Campus “Attn: Admissions”
    • Official transcripts documenting proof of graduation
    • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  4. Take, and successfully complete, the ATI TEAS exam
  5. Schedule a call with your Enrollment Advisor

Accepting

Congrats! You got in! Now what?

Your student file must be completed before classes start. This includes:

  1. Pay your enrollment fee
  2. Pass the criminal background check
  3. Pass the drug screening test
  4. Provide proof of completing all required health documentation
  5. Complete clinical compliance documentation
  6. Complete all general education and nursing support course requirements

By the Numbers

Yep. You Belong Here!

1

Get Ready

Nothing worthwhile is without effort—this is what you were meant to do!

2

Apply

Attention to detail is the name of the game, and good practice.

3

Accept

It’s the home stretch to an exciting new career.

From This Point Forward, You Own Your Future