School of Nursing

Prospective Students

Admission Criteria

Admission to the School of Nursing is open to all persons who meet the admission requirements and qualifications. Refer to the Application section in the particular Academic Program for specific admission criteria.

First year students who plan to enter the undergraduate nursing curriculum may complete foundational courses in any accredited college or university. Students apply for admission to the nursing program while completing or after successfully completing the required pre-nursing college courses for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree program of study.

Students desiring admission should submit transcripts of all previous college work completed at the time the application is submitted. Those enrolled in college at the time applications are submitted should have transcripts sent when they apply for admission, to be followed by a supplementary transcript at the close of the semester.

Admission criteria for specific programs:

Contact information for the Office of Student Services/Affairs:
Phone numbers: 504-568-4197 or 504-568-4213
Email address: nsstuaffairs@lsuhsc.edu