Pre-Nursing Pathway: How to Apply

Before You Apply

• • Research our programs: Select the one that will best meet your educational and career goals. Our Next Steps page can help. Please note that applications and fees are not transferable among programs, and fees are nonrefundable.
    
    
  • Review the application deadline page.
    
    
  • Gather your application materials: Check the admission requirements for the Pre-Nursing Pathway. All application materials must be received by the deadline. We are unable process applications with missing or incomplete documentation.

Please note that students admitted to Cizik School of Nursing must personally reside in the state of Texas before the first day of class. In addition, we are unable to sponsor students requiring F-1 visas. 

Applying via UTHealth Houston online application

Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston uses the UTHealth Houston online application for all prospective Pre-Nursing students. 

The online application process 

1. 1. Submit the online application for admissions.
      
      
   2. Submit all application materials to:
      
      Office of the Registrar
      The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
      PO Box 20036
      Houston, Texas 77225-0036
      [email protected]
      713-500-3388
      
      
   3. Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. Electronic submission is preferred. Official transcripts may be sent directly from your post-secondary institutions to [email protected]. Transcripts will not be accepted if emailed from the student. Transcripts submitted on paper must be printed within six months of receipt and be in a sealed envelope from the issuing institution.
      
      
   4. If you have international credentials, a course-by-course evaluation from an Educational Credential Evaluator must also be submitted.

If you can’t find what you are looking for or have other questions, contact the Student Affairs office directly. 

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Notification

Once an application is received, you will be assigned a seven-digit application ID and granted access to ApplyUTH, where you can track the status of your application materials. 

Once a decision is made, ApplyUTH is updated with the application status. If you are admitted, you will receive an email and a letter in the mail. If you are denied, you will receive a letter in the mail. 

Please see the applications deadline page for approximate notification dates. If you have recently been admitted, please review checklist for new students for your next steps to enrollment.

Frequently Asked Questions

• If I enroll in the Pre-Nursing pathway at Cizik, will I still have to apply to the Pacesetter Accelerated BSN program?

  Yes. All applicants, including those who qualify for direct admission, must complete an application for the Pacesetter Accelerated BSN program via NCAS.

• When does this pathway admit new students?

  The Pre-nursing Pathway only admits for the Fall term.

• Is financial aid available for Pre-Nursing Pathway, including the Future Nurses Fund?

  The Pre-Nursing Pathway is nondegree seeking and is not eligible for financial aid or veterans benefits. Scholarships and access to the Future Nurses Fund are not available at this time.

• Does General Chemistry need to be completed to apply?

  Yes. General Chemistry with a lab (4 hours) must be completed with a grade by the application deadline to be considered for admission. This course cannot be in progress.

• Do you accept AP/test credits for English(s), General Chemistry, or Intro to Psychology?

  No. These specific classes must be taken at another higher education institution, and you must receive a “B” or better for admission to the Pre-nursing Pathway. In addition, you must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all prerequisite courses, and a grade of “C” or better in each prerequisite taken at accredited higher education institutions.

• If I complete the Pre-nursing Pathway at Cizik School of Nursing, am I automatically exempt from nursing school entrance exams?

  No. You must earn at least a “B” in all pre-nursing courses taken at Cizik School of Nursing and have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better in all prerequisites to be exempt from nursing school entrance exams.

  Regardless of whether you qualify for direct admission to the Pacesetter Accelerated BSN program, you must apply to it via NCAS, meet all admission requirements, and complete all pre-enrollment requirements.

• Do I have to take all of the courses listed in the Pre-Nursing Pathway curriculum at Cizik School of Nursing?

  To be eligible for possible exemption from entrance exams and to apply for direct admission to the Pacesetter Accelerated BSN program, you must complete the full Pre-Nursing Pathway curriculum at Cizik School of Nursing. You must also meet all requirements for admission to the Pacesetter Accelerated BSN program. Partial completion does not qualify a student for these benefits.

• If I have already taken courses that are part of the Pre-Nursing curriculum, am I still eligible to apply to the pathway?

  If you have already completed any of the courses offered in the Pre-Nursing Pathway, we recommend that you complete the rest of your BSN prerequisites at another accredited institution of higher education and instead apply to the Pacesetter Accelerated BSN program.

• Can I transfer in with more than 30 credit hours and still qualify?

  We recommend that you complete the rest of your BSN prerequisites at another accredited institution of higher education and instead apply to the Pacesetter Accelerated BSN program.

• Can I apply to the Pre-Nursing Pathway if I have taken the HESI/TEAs more than 2 times?

  The HESI/TEAs is not part of the admission requirements for the Pre-Nursing Pathway. However, attempts at the HESI/TEAs will be considered when applying to the Pacesetter Accelerated BSN program. You must meet BSN admission requirements regardless of whether prerequisites are completed at Cizik School of Nursing or another institution.

• Do I need to submit any work experience, personal statements, or letters of recommendation?

  No, we do not require supplemental materials nor are they considered.