UAB Pre-Nurse Scholars Program

Eligibity: BSN Applicants that have met the following Pre-Nurse Scholars requirements.

• Meet the specifications of a “Native UAB Student” – see definition below.
• Maintain a minimum BSN Foundation GPA of 3.2, a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum grade of “C” for all required Pre-Nursing courses at time of application to the School of Nursing.
• Successful completion (“C” or above) of any remaining pre-nursing or other courses currently enrolled. *All grades (UAB and other colleges/universities) from previous terms must be posted on applicant’s UAB transcript by the application deadline.*
• Applicants must:
  • Be classified as a Pre-Nursing student
  • Have met with their assigned Pre-Nursing Advisor for advisement
  • Have obtained the BSN application information from their Pre-Nursing Advisor.

Applicants who meet all of these eligibility requirements will be admitted to the School of Nursing’s BSN program at time of application as long as the 3.2 BSN Foundation GPA and the 3.0 Overall UAB GPA is held at time of application, a minimum final grade of “C” in all remaining Pre-Nursing courses is achieved and after a faculty review of the application file is completed. Applicants must also meet all usual BSN admission requirements including: completing a Nursing Skills course; obtaining the Medical Clearance; being certified in CPR; being free of any financial, administrative or academic holds; and adhering to posted deadlines, etc.

Native UAB Student (for BSN admission purposes): A pre-nursing student who has attended UAB for all university coursework.

Exceptions include:

• AP, CLEP and IB credit posted on the student’s UAB transcript.
• Dual-Enrollment courses taken while a high school student.
• Courses taken between graduating from high school and enrolling as a UAB freshman (one semester, 12-15 credit maximum).
• Courses approved, in advance, through the official UAB “Transient” form process; this includes final approval by the SON.