Freshman Admission
Acceptance & Retention Criteria
Applicants to UB selecting nursing as their choice of major will be reviewed for admission and, if qualified, will be admitted both to the University and the School of Nursing. Admission is on a space available basis.
By the sophomore year, students must have earned a minimum GPA of 2.7 overall and completed at least five of the prerequisite nursing courses, including anatomy and physiology. A minimum grade of C is required in all prerequisites.
To remain in the major, students must maintain a 2.7 overall by the start of the junior year, complete all 13 prerequisites in four semesters, and maintain good academic standing in the School of Nursing and the University. Good academic standing is required to remain in the upper division of the program.
Transfer Admission
Acceptance & Retention Criteria
All intended nursing students may apply to School of Nursing in February. The basic nursing application is available on line at our web site.
Admission is competitive and granted on a space available basis.
Successful candidates will present a strong overall academic record. To be eligible to apply, students must have completed most of the prerequisites including anatomy and physiology and be able to complete all 13 prerequisites by the following fall. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Applicants with a previous non-nursing bachelor's degree from a U.S. institution or international equivalent and a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 will be waived certain prerequisites requiring them to complete a total of 9. See the curriculum page for a full list of prerequisites and potential waived courses.
The application is a two step process.
All applicants must apply to both UB and the School of Nursing; these are the deadlines:
* UB application including all transcripts by February 15
* School of Nursing application by February 28
To remain in the major, students are required to maintain good academic standing in the School of Nursing and the University.
Continuing UB Student Admission
Acceptance & Retention Criteria
All intended nursing students may apply to School of Nursing in February. The basic nursing application is available on line at our web site February 1-28.
Admission is competitive and granted on a space available basis.
Successful candidates will present a strong overall academic record. To be eligible to apply, students must have completed most of the prerequisites including anatomy and physiology and be able to complete all 13 prerequisites by the following fall. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
The deadline to complete the School of Nursing application February 28
To remain in the major, students are required to maintain good academic standing in the School of Nursing and the University.