BSN Admission Requirements

Admission to this program is highly competitive.

Minimum requirements are:

Overall GPA of 3.0
Science GPA of 3.0 (chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, microbiology)
Satisfactory completion of the NET

Before you application can be considered, you must also submit:

Official transcripts from all schools attended
NET score report
Personal resumé
Courses in Progress form (PDF) if currently enrolled at another institution
A statement of goals and objectives
Two recent academic letters of recommendarion (PDF)

English Proficiency Reqiurement

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Foreign Course Work Evalution

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Nursing Entrance Test Requirement

Effective with the 2008 Fall semester the University of Maryland School of Nursing will require successful completion of the Nursing Entrance Test (NET) as one of the requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the School of Nursing.

Students may sit for the NET on April 5, 2008 and still be considered for admission in the Fall 2008 semester.

Frequently asked questions about the NET

In order to make taking the test as convenient as possible for applicants to the School of Nursing, we have arranged two options:

Option 1

The test will be administered by Educational Resources, Inc. (ERI) in the Baltimore area. To register for the NET though ERI, call the ERI Customer Service Group at 1-800-292-2273. The fee is $28.50 and may be paid by credit or debit card. The deadline for registering for the NET is 14 days prior to the test date. If applicants are not registered by the deadline date, a late fee of $10 will be charged. Registrations will not be accepted within seven (7) days of the scheduled test date. Registration fees are non-refundable.

Option 2

The test will be administered by Pearson VUE at any of its locations in Maryland and throughout the country. To register for the NET through Pearson VUE, call the ERI Customer Service Group at 1-800-292-2273. The fee is $100 and may be paid by credit or debit card. After you pay the registration fee, you will receive, by mail or e-mail, a registration letter which confirms that you have paid the necessary fees. You will then be given a toll-free number and a web address for Pearson VUE. You will be required to call this number or register online to schedule the exact time and place for your NET test. You MUST register via this phone number or Web address. You will not be permitted to schedule your NET by simply calling or showing up at a Pearson Professional Center. You will receive a letter from Pearson VUE confirming the date, location and time of your scheduled NET. You must bring this confirmation letter with you when you take your test. Additional information regarding requirements for taking the NET will be included in your information from Pearson VUE. Visit Pearson VUE’s website at www.pearsonvue.com/net/.

Study Help

If you need assistance in preparing for the NET, Educational Resources, Inc. offers multiple resources for students to achieve success on the NET. For information and to order visit ERI’s website at http://www.eriworld.com/products_resources/students/index.aspx or call them at 800-292-2273.

Application Deadline

Admission is highly competitive. To receive consideration for admission, financial aid and scholarships, students must submit applications, and all supporting documents, by the following dates.

Fall Term — April 1
Spring Term — September 1

Application Information

All applicants must apply online. The SON’s catalog is available online. Information about course descriptions and schedule of courses is also available online.