International Students
Baccalaureate nursing programs have intensive academic requirements and a heavy practice component. They require proficiency in written and spoken English and familiarity with the educational system in the United States, particularly in terms of teaching and testing methods. In addition, a broad background in liberal studies and the humanities is necessary to develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to function as a professional nurse in the health care system in the United States.
Admission into the Conway School of Nursing, subsequent course load, and length of program will be determined based on a review of the transcript evaluation, TOEFL score, and an English placement examination. Enrollment in intensive English courses may be necessary to progress in the nursing program.
Requesting a transcript evaluation from an approved educational evaluation service is the responsibility of the student, and this evaluation must be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions by the transcript evaluation service. It must include an English translation and a course-by-course evaluation, as well as credential evaluation.
All students for whom English is a second language must complete the English placement examination offered by the university regardless of the completion of English courses at other institutions. Recommendations based on the English placement examination must be satisfied for progression into the nursing program.