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College of Nursing and Health Innovation (CONHI) BSN Prelicensure Applicant Checklist
Campus-Based (CB) Program
This document serves as a guide through the minimum requirements to apply to the campus-based BSN Prelicensure
program. It is not a substitute for formal advising by a BSN Academic Advisor. In addition to the minimum requirements
below, applicants are responsible for ensuring they meet all requirements listed on the BSN Prelicensure Admission
Brochure, and comply with CONHI policies. Direct any questions to the BSN Academic Advising team.
BSN Prelicensure Application Deadline:
Fall start: January 15
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Spring start: June 1
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Have you been admitted to UT Arlington?
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Applicants must apply and be admitted to UT Arlington for the semester in which the BSN Prelicensure application is due.
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Admission is dependent on receipt of official transcripts from outside institutions. Allow at least four (4) weeks for the
admission process.
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This is the application for the university only. The application to the BSN Prelicensure program is a separate application. For
instructions on applying to the BSN Prelicensure program, see page 2.
Have you completed the minimum number of courses to apply?
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The 16 natural science course hours (Human A&P I, Human A&P II, General Chemistry, and Microbiology) must be completed
by the BSN Prelicensure application deadline.
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Applicants must provide a plan to complete all Nursing and Health prerequisite courses marked with an asterisk on the BSN
Prelicensure Admission Brochure prior to their anticipated start date of the BSN Prelicensure program. (Note: Applicants
accepted for the spring term must have all required coursework completed prior to winter-intersession.)
Do you meet the minimum GPA criteria?
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An applicant must have a minimum 2.75 in their natural science courses GPA and their overall Nursing and Health
prerequisite courses GPA by the BSN Prelicensure application deadline.
Have you received your Blue Card or Declaratory Order from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON)?
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Applicants are encouraged to receive their Blue Card or Declaratory Order from the Texas BON by the BSN Prelicensure
application deadline. However, an applicant’s Blue Card or Declaratory Order must be submitted by the time of acceptance
to the BSN Prelicensure upper-division program.
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To start the criminal background check process, applicants are responsible for submitting their information to the College of
Nursing to schedule their fingerprinting as part of the Texas BON criminal background check. For more information, visit the
BSN Prelicensure program > Admission Requirements > Criminal Background Check.
Have you completed the required immunizations?
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Applicants are encouraged to complete the mandatory program immunizations by the BSN Prelicensure application deadline.
However, you will be required to submit proof of all immunizations/titers at the time of acceptance to the BSN Prelicensure
program.
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Detailed immunization information is located on the CONHI prelicensure immunization information page.
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If accepted, applicants are required to upload valid documentation to the immunization tracking service within five business
days after acceptance.
Have you taken and passed the TEAS exam?
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An applicant must complete the Reading, Math, Science, and English and Language Usage sections of the TEAS exam with a
score in the proficiency range (from 58.7% or higher) in each section by the BSN Prelicensure application deadline. Passing
TEAS exam scores are valid for two years. The TEAS exam can be taken every 30 days for a maximum of 3 times per year.
Have you submitted all official transcripts to UT Arlington’s Office of Admissions?
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For any coursework taken outside of UT Arlington, applicants must submit the official transcripts to UT Arlington’s Office of
Admissions. Applicants are responsible for confirming that transcripts are received and evaluated by the university via their
MyMav account. To confirm transcripts were received:
o Login into the MyMav system
o Click the “Academic Records” tile
o Click on Transfer Credit Report
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The transfer credit report contains all transcripts submitted to and evaluated by UT Arlington’s Office of Admissions. If courses
are not listed, it means either 1) the Office of Admissions at UT Arlington did not receive the transcript, or 2) the Office of
Admissions has not evaluated the transcript. Please contact UT Arlington’s Office of Admissions to confirm that the transcript
has been received and evaluated.
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If you meet all the requirements above, you are ready to submit an application to the BSN
Prelicensure program.
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A completed application for the BSN Prelicensure program must be submitted via the MyMav system no later than the
application deadlines above.
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Applicants may apply to one program, either the campus based or accelerated online.
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If taken outside of UT Arlington, official TEAS exam scores must be submitted to the UT Arlington Testing Center no later than
the BSN Prelicensure application deadline listed above.
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Applicants do not submit TX BON CBC results or immunization documentation with their BSN Prelicensure application.
Immunization and Blue Card or Declaratory Order must be submitted by the time of acceptance to the BSN Prelicensure
program.
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Late applications are not accepted.
After You Apply
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Upon successful submission of your BSN Prelicensure application, you will receive a confirmation e-mail to your UT
Arlington MavMail address within one (1) business day. Read that email in its entirety and keep it for your records, as it is
not possible to check the status of your BSN Prelicensure application via MyMav.
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All correspondence during the BSN Prelicensure admission ranking process takes place via your official UT Arlington MavMail
address. You are required to check your official UT Arlington e-mail regularly. If CONHI needs any additional information to
process your BSN Prelicensure application, you will have five (5) business days to respond to our email. Failure to respond
within five business days will result in your application being denied.
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Each selection process is independent. The results of one selection process are not taken into consideration in subsequent
rankings, and preference is not received in subsequent selection processes. If you would like to apply for the next semester’s
admission, you must submit a new BSN Prelicensure application.
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BSN Prelicensure admission decision results will be sent to your UT Arlington Mavs e-mail address. Admission results will
be sent by the following approximate dates:
Fall admission: First week of March
Spring admission: First week of September
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While you wait for the admission results to be delivered, use that time ensure that you will have your Texas Board of Nursing
criminal background check results and all immunizations complete by time the admission results are delivered.
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Online Response forms will be included for applicants who are accepted or waitlisted for the BSN Prelicensure program. The
response form must be returned to CONHI by the requested date noting your acceptance or declination for placement in the
BSN Prelicensure program.
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The deadlines for clinical clearance requirements (proof of insurance, medical and immunization records, BLS certification,
etc.) will be provided after returning the response letter to the College.
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Accepted applicants are required to complete online orientation modules by the posted deadline and attend the mandatory in-
person orientation.
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Registration for nursing courses will take place after attending BSN Prelicensure orientation and completing clinical clearance
requirements.
Ability to Conduct Clinical Rotations
All individuals who apply for admission and are enrolled in the undergraduate program must be able to perform the essential functions
required of a registered nurse. To view the standards, visit the BSN Student Handbook.
Request for Accommodations
The College of Nursing and Health Innovation is committed to ensuring that qualified students with disabilities are given equal access to its
programs through reasonable accommodations. The College of Nursing and Health Innovation works closely with the UT Arlington Student
Access and Resource Center (SAR Center) to provide necessary reasonable accommodations. A student with a disability is responsible for
requesting accommodations through the SAR Center. The College of Nursing and Health Innovation is not required to provide requested
accommodations that would alter patient and/or student safety in the clinical setting.
Students who desire more information or wish to request reasonable accommodations may contact the UT Arlington SAR Center.
Helpful Links
UT Arlington Admissions
www.uta.edu/admissions
BSN Prelicensure Application
Instructions
www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/conhi/academics/undergrad-programs/nursing-bsn
TEAS Exam Information
www.uta.edu/studentsuccess/testing-services/admissions-tests/program-admissions/teas.php
Required Immunizations
www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/conhi/academics/undergrad-programs/imm-prelic
BSN Academic Advising Team
bsnadvising@uta.edu
