Program Eligibility Timelines

Baccalaureate Degree-4 Year Program- beginning in September, students need to complete two full semesters before they are eligible to apply. Eligible to apply in 2nd year semester 3/term 3. Can apply up to February of 3rd year of program. Must have 2 semesters remaining in the program as of May 1.

*Applicants must have completed a minimum of 6 courses (18 credits) before application deadline to be eligible to apply.

Baccalaureate Degree- 3 Year Program- program goes through the entire year. May apply after two semesters/terms completed. Must have two semesters/terms remaining as of applying to be eligible.

*Applicants must have completed a minimum of 6 courses (18 credits) before application deadline to be eligible to apply.

Accelerated Option/Advanced Standing Degree Program May apply after one semester/term completed. Must have two semesters remaining as of applying to be eligible. Note: Accelerated Option/Advanced Standing Degree Programs begin at varying times throughout the year so completion of semesters will vary.

*Applicants must have completed a minimum of 3 courses (9 credits) before application deadline to be eligible to apply.

Practical Nurses – Must have completed at least 1 semester and have at least 1 semester remaining as of applying to be eligible.

*Applicants must have completed a minimum of 3 courses (9 credits) before application deadline to be eligible to apply.

IEN Bridging Program: May apply after one semester/term completed. Must have two semesters remaining to be eligible to apply as of May 1.

*Applicants must have completed a minimum of 3 courses (9 credits) before application deadline to be eligible to apply.

Masters Degree- May apply after one semester/term completed. Must have two semesters remaining as of applying to be eligible. Baccalaureate transcripts required.  Note: Masters Programs begin at varying times throughout the year so completion of semesters will vary.

*Applicants must have completed a minimum of 3 courses (9 credits) before application deadline to be eligible to apply.

PhD – May apply after two semesters/terms completed. Must have two semesters remaining as of applying to be eligible.

*Applicants must have completed a minimum of 6 courses (18 credits) before application deadline to be eligible to apply.

 

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