Please note that students admitted into the Pre-Nursing pathway must personally reside in the state of Texas before the first day of class. In addition, we are unable to sponsor Pre-Nursing or BSN students requiring F-1 visas.
Step 1: What you will need to apply:
- Complete the online application. Sign up to receive a notification when the application period opens for the new Pre-Nursing program, or check our application deadlines page for updates.
- 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. Please do not submit transcripts before the application period opens.
- If you have previous college coursework outside the U.S., you must submit official transcripts from all foreign institutions attended and course-by-course evaluations from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or Western Educational Services (WES). This information will be used to determine which courses can satisfy the prerequisites.
No exceptions are allowed regarding the minimum requirements or materials. The applications and all supporting materials must be received by the stated application deadline.
All application materials must be sent 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
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. If you have questions about whether transcripts or documents have been received, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 713-500-3361.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Prerequisites
To be considered for admission, you must complete at least 24-30 prerequisite hours at another institution, including 13 hours in these specific subjects:
- English (6 hours)
- General Chemistry with labs (4 hours)
- Introduction to Psychology (3 hours)
Learn more about specific requirements, and review the Texas Common Course Numbering System. We do not have counselors available to review your transcripts before you apply.
Minimum GPA
- 3.0 GPA or higher in the required 24-30 hours of prerequisites.
- A grade of “B” or better in the 13 hours of specific courses listed above.
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all prerequisite courses
- A grade of “C” or better in each prerequisite taken at accredited higher education
Please note: Cizik School of Nursing is highly competitive, and the average GPA of accepted students may exceed the minimum requirements indicated above. Students who are denied admission are allowed to reapply without penalty (a new application and fee must be submitted).
Transcripts
Official transcripts received after the deadline will not be included in the admission review process. Students offered admission must provide final transcripts from all schools, showing successful completion of all prerequisite courses, before first day of class.
Step 2: Admission Decisions
Cizik School of Nursing’s Baccalaureate Council makes all admission decisions. Applicants are evaluated on overall academic, prerequisite, and science course performance other admission factors. All decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
Students who are denied admission are allowed to reapply without penalty by submitting a new application.
Notification:
Once a decision is made, ApplyUTH is updated with the application status. Please see the applications deadline page for approximate notification dates.
Step 3: Pre-enrollment requirements for accepted students
Acceptance to Cizik School of Nursing is contingent upon successful completion of outstanding prerequisites (if any), immunizations screening, immigration status clearance, clearance of the mandatory drug screening test, and mandatory criminal background checks.
Get all the details in our New Student Guide.
Essential Skills for Nursing:
Nurses must be able to demonstrate cognitive skills in critical thinking and logical/analytical thinking. Nurses must also have psychomotor skills, including fine motor dexterity, physical strength, coordination, and proper body mechanics. Observational skills are also required, such as the ability to hear within the normal decibel range, the ability to read English in regular to extra-fine print, and the ability to palpate/auscultate. Students must be able to demonstrate these skills, with or without reasonable accommodation. See HOOP 101, Disability Accommodation.
