Application Information

LSUHSC School of Nursing uses a self-managed application process. The application procedure for admission to the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program of study is as follows:

1. The application form may be printed by going to the following link (file is in PDF format):
   • BSN Admission Form
2. Deadlines for postmark of a completed application packet is February 1 if applying for the Fall Semester and September 1, if applying for Spring Semester.
3. The members of the Admissions, Progression and Graduation Committee will review only completed application packets received or post marked by the deadline date. This packet must include all of the following:
   a. Completed application form
   b. Required application fee ($50.00)
   c. Official transcripts from each and every college or university attended.
4. Following review of application data by the members of the Admissions Progression and Graduation Committee, a personal interview with a faculty member will be scheduled for the applicant.
5. Notification of action taken by members of the Admissions Progression and Graduation Committee will be sent in writing to all applicants no later than mid-May for the Fall Semester admission or mid-November for the Spring Semester admission.
6. An applicant who wishes to transfer an application to a subsequent semester may do so one time only, and must notify a staff member from the Office of Student Records in writing prior to that semester's application deadline. Thereafter, the applicant must complete a new application packet and submit another application fee.
7. An applicant who is notified of acceptance must contact the Office of Student Records upon receipt of the letter. If for any reason the applicant wishes to withdraw the application from the acceptance list. Failure to notify the Office of Student Records of the need to withdraw the application could jeopardize future attempts to apply for admission.