Concordia University

The application deadline for Fall 2009 is February 1st. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance on April 1st. We will be accepting 30 students for our Fall 2009 class. 10 students will be put onto a waitlist if any students decide to not attend CUI, and if none drop, the waitlisted studens will be accepted to the Spring 2010 class. The following instructions should help you with the application process (international students see below):

1. Complete the application for admission to Concordia University . Include the $50.00 application fee with your completed application (online is free). Please make the check payable to Concordia University . Accelerated BSN Application for Admission

2. Request official transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended (degree must be posted).

3. Include a personal statement with the application. Directions: Using a separate sheet of paper, please type a personal statement. Be sure to include your reasons for wanting to complete your degree, the steps that have led you here, and describe your long-range goals. This statement should be two pages, typewritten and double-spaced OR submit Statement of Intent (PDF)

4. If you are currently completing your pre-requisites, please provide evidence of enrollment and your plan to complete these courses before nursing classes begin in 2009 (complete Pre-Requisite Plan Form).

5. Submit two professional or academic References.

6. Applicants should have no more than two courses in progress by the application deadline to be strongly considered for acceptance.

7. Applicants are required to take two (2) courses in either theology/philosophy at Concordia University before they begin the program. The courses are offered on-line. Once you are accepted you will be enrolled in these two online courses. These must be completed prior to beginning our program.

8. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In the attached documents you will find program details, prerequisite information and a list of frequently asked questions. Please see our BSN website for further information:

Second Degree Accelerated BSN Program