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APPLICATION PROCESS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN) PROGRAMS
Last Update: October 15, 2014
NOTICE: Admission requirements are subject to change. It is the applicant’s responsibility to
stay informed regarding current applicable requirements. Please check the website often for updates.
Easy 2-Step Application Process (Must complete both steps)
For your convenience, a tutorial packet is available for review at:
http://nursing.ouhsc.edu/prospective-students/documents/Application-Process-Tutorial.pdf.
Application Step 1 and 
Application Step 2
NursingCAS Admission Application
Supplemental Nursing Application
1. Complete application at:
http://nursingcas.liaisoncas.com
2. Select appropriate “Program Selection”
3. Complete only the sections marked required:
 Personal Information
 Academic History
1. Complete the supplemental application at:
(Have transcripts available for data entry)
 Supporting Information
 Program Materials
4. Pay appropriate application fees.
5. Transcripts:
 Transcripts may be mailed before or after the
admission application is submitted.
 Transcripts should be sent by the application
deadline.
 Official transcripts from each school
previously and currently attended must be
mailed (recommend using the NursingCAS
request form in the online app).
 High School transcripts required if utilizing
foreign language exemption.
Mail official transcripts to:
Nursing CAS Transcript Department
PO Box 9201
Watertown, MA 02471
6. Routinely check application “Quick Status” to
confirm all transcripts are received and verified
or to enter updated grades at:
http://nursingcas.liaisoncas.com
Questions:
[email protected]
(617) 612–2888
https://apps.ouhsc.edu/admissions/
2. Enter the NursingCAS ID number from the
Admission Application (Step 1).
3. Pay appropriate service fees.
4. If needed, mail to Admissions & Records:
 Residency documentation
 Official test score reports (if test credit has
not yet been applied at another school)
 TOEFL exam results (or petition)
 WES evaluation of international coursework
 Immigration documentation
OUHSC Office of Admissions & Records
PO Box 26901, BSEB 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73126
5. Routinely check “Application Status” to confirm
all supplemental materials are received and
verified.
http://ouhsc.edu/studentinfo/applicationstatus.aspx
Questions:
[email protected]
(405) 271-2359
Note: Applicants to the Accelerated BSN and
Traditional BSN programs who wish to be considered
for multiple campus sites should list first to their
preferred campus in the supplemental application,
then submit additional supplemental applications
listing the other campuses in order of preference.
No additional service fees will be charged. Applicants
who do not wish to be considered for multiple
campus sites should submit only one supplemental
application listing the preferred campus.
The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. www.ou.edu/eoo
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APPLICATION PROCESS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN) PROGRAMS
Application Dates
Applications are accepted during the below listed periods for the respective program.
Application deadlines are the end date of the application period. Applications must be received by 10:59 p.m. CST on the
application deadline. No late applications are accepted. All applications must be complete. Incomplete applications may not be
reviewed. Please review the admission requirements for the selected program prior to applying.
Program
ABSN - Lawton Campus
ABSN - OKC, Tulsa
LPN-BSN
RN-BSN
Trad BSN, Regular Entry
Trad BSN, OU Early
Admission
Fall 2015
N/A
N/A
Oct. 15, 2014 - March 1, 2015
Oct. 15, 2014 - March 1, 2015
Oct. 15, 2014 - January 15, 2015
June 15 – Oct. 15, 2014
(for Fall 2015)
Spring 2016
June 1 - Sept. 1, 2015
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Summer 2016
N/A
June 1 - Sept. 1, 2015
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Additional Application Information
Program
Description
Entry level program
for college juniors
with 67 prescribed
prerequisite hours.
Two year
completion.
Start Term
Fall 2015
Traditional BSN
Early Admission
Early admission
track for eligible
Traditional BSN
applicants
completing
prerequisite courses
at OU Norman
campus.
Fall 2015
Program Delivery
On-Campus
On-Campus
Entry level program
for those seeking
second
baccalaureate
degrees that have
no prior nursing
licensure. 14 month
completion.
Spring 2016
(Lawton)
Summer 2016
(OKC and Tulsa)
On-Campus
Enrollment
Options
Full-Time Only
Full-Time Only
Full-Time Only
License Required
Employment
History
None
None
None
None
None
None
References
Needed
Entrance Exams
None
None
None
None
None
None
Essay
Interview
None
None
None
None
None
None
Traditional BSN
Accelerated BSN
LPN-BSN
RN-BSN
Degree completion
for LPNs licensed in
Oklahoma with 67
prescribed
prerequisite hours.
Degree completion
for RNs licensed in
Oklahoma with 67
prescribed
prerequisite hours.
Fall 2015
Fall 2015
Hybrid (on-campus
time required in
Oklahoma )
Full Time (9-mo)
Part Time (2 yr)
Oklahoma LPN
One Year and
1,000 LPN hours
required
None
Hybrid (on-campus
time required in
Oklahoma )
Full Time (9-mo)
Part Time (2 yr)
Oklahoma RN
Report RN
employment
NLN Entrance
Exams
None
None
None
The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. www.ou.edu/eoo
None
None
None
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN) PROGRAMS
Updated Grades
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Following the initial application process, applicants
may need to update their grades or transcripts.
Updated grades or new planned/in-progress
coursework should be updated in the NursingCAS
admission application during the application process.
Updated transcripts may be sent to the NursingCAS
Transcript Department during the application
process.
Nursing CAS Transcript Department
PO Box 9201
Watertown, MA 02471
Final/Last Transcript
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A hold will appear in the supplemental application
status for a “final” transcript, if one is needed.
This hold does not affect admission processing.
If offered admission, a last and final transcripts should
be sent to:
OUHSC Office of Admissions & Records
PO Box 26901, BSEB 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73126
CLEP or Test Results
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CLEP results not posted for course credit at another
school must be mailed.
AP results, DSST scores, etc., if not posted for course
credit at another school, must be mailed.
Such test results should be sent to:
OUHSC Office of Admissions & Records
PO Box 26901, BSEB 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73126
Incomplete Applications
It is the applicant's responsibility to confirm all admission
requirements are met and all coursework (including planned
prerequisite courses) is posted for proper evaluation of the
application. Applicants may not be contacted by the College if
their application is deficient or incomplete. Again, this is the
applicant’s responsibility.
Admission Decisions
Complete applications will be processed only after the
application deadline has passed. The application review
process will take approximately 2-4 months to complete.
Applicants will be notified by e-mail regarding their admission
status. Certain programs may require an enrollment deposit
if admission is offered.
General Recommendations for Applicants
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Check e-mail accounts routinely for any
communication from the College or application
service. Respond promptly to any requests.
Complete as many prerequisites as possible prior to
application.
Prioritize prerequisite, laboratory sciences. Content
preparation is very important.
Complete the majority of prerequisites at the
university level when possible.
Confirm all transcripts are received and posted by
checking the application status online. Missing
transcripts are noted in many denied applications.
Grades for in progress courses will likely not be
returned prior to admission decisions being made.
All GPAs must be at the minimum required both at
time of application and through enrollment in the
program. Low GPAs are a primary cause of most
denied applications.
TOEFL
A TOEFL examination will be required if the applicant was
born outside the United States of America. The minimum
score required is 600 (paper based), 250 (computer based)
and 100 (internet based). The TOEFL examination can be no
more than 2 years old and must be completed and filed at
time of application with the Office of Admissions & Records.
Waivers are not generally permitted through the College of
Nursing, but may be considered for applicants who meet one
of the following criteria:
 US Citizens born abroad (such as military dependents),
 International Students or Permanent Residents who
completed grades 6-12 of their secondary education in
the US and completed higher education (college
coursework) in the United States,
 Are from countries where English is the first or official
language, or
 Have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree at a
regionally accredited institution in the United States.
The TOEFL waiver may be downloaded at:
http://www.ouhsc.edu/Portals/1047/assets/documents/For
ms/TOEFL%20Waiver%20Request%20Form_edit.pdf.
Applicants must first apply online (NursingCAS and
Supplemental Application) before submitting a TOEFL waiver
form. Admission may be denied if TOEFL scores are not
reported or are below the minimum required at time of
application. For additional information on the examination or
to register for the test, please visit: www.ets.org.
TOEFL scores should be sent to:
OUHSC Office of Admissions & Records
PO Box 26901, BSEB 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73126
The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. www.ou.edu/eoo
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APPLICATION PROCESS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN) PROGRAMS
International Coursework
If the applicant has completed coursework outside of the United States, the applicant must obtain an evaluation of the
international coursework through World Education Services (WES). The WES evaluation will not determine the applicant's
eligibility for or admission to the nursing program. The WES evaluation will only determine the U.S. equivalency of the
international coursework. The official WES report must be submitted with all other application materials and transcripts to
the Office of Admissions & Records. No other evaluation of international coursework will be accepted to meet this
requirement. For additional information regarding WES evaluations or to begin your evaluation, please visit: www.wes.org.
WES Evaluations should be sent to:
OUHSC Office of Admissions & Records
PO Box 26901, BSEB 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73126
International Applicants
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Employment: Students seeking licensure in the state of Oklahoma as a Registered Nurse or Advanced Practice Nurse must
meet the regulatory requirements of the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. In November 2007, the State of Oklahoma passed
legislation which potentially limits employment opportunities to international students. Applicants are encouraged to review
these guidelines prior to admission to the nursing program. Please visit the Oklahoma Board of Nursing website at:
http://www.ok.gov/nursing/evidstatus.pdf
Online Curriculum: Current Oklahoma regulations preclude international students from participating in academic programs
that are conducted entirely via the Internet. Applicants are advised to review the curriculum for their anticipated program.
If an applicant has questions regarding their application as an international student they may contact the OUHSC’s
international advisor: Elsa Higuchi in the Office of Admissions & Records at 405-271-2347, ext. 48906. Applicants may also
contact the College of Nursing at [email protected]
2014 Admission Statistics
Accelerated BSN Program
Campus
2014#
Applied
2014 #
Admitted
ABSN Lawton
ABSN OKC
ABSN Tulsa
50
166
98
16
42
32
% Admitted
Avg
Applicant
Last 60 GPA
Avg
Applicant
SCI GPA
Avg
Admitted
Last 60 GPA
Avg
Admitted
SCI GPA
32%
25%
33%
3.19
3.32
3.41
2.91
2.98
3.21
3.66
3.67
3.71
3.57
3.68
3.74
Avg
Applicant
SCI GPA
Avg
Admitted
CUM GPA
Avg
Admitted
SCI GPA
2.98
2.93
3.28
3.25
3.47
3.61
3.71
3.71
3.30
3.60
3.82
3.65
Traditional BSN Program
Campus
2014#
Applied
2014 #
Admitted
% Admitted
Avg
Applicant
CUM GPA
Lawton
OKC
Tulsa
Early Admit *
52
306
127
85
48
112
40
43
92%
37%
31%
51%
3.26
3.22
3.33
3.48
* Early Admit program for OU Norman applicants. The 43 admitted are included in total # admitted at each campus.
The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. www.ou.edu/eoo
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