Basic Option and LPN to BSN Admission Requirements

Applicants entering from high school or with fewer than 12 college credits must meet general University admission requirements, as well as the following criteria for the Basic Nursing Option:

• completion of high school or college courses in biology and chemistry (with laboratories) with a minimum grade of C in each;
• completion of Algebra II or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C;
• achievement of minimum total score of 970 on the SAT I or 20 on the ACT (Successful completion of all four sections of the Florida CLAST may be substituted for the SAT I or ACT test); and
• achievement of a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative high school or college grade point average, with fewer than five Ws, Ds, or Fs.

Applicants who have completed 12 or more college credits and do not have a bachelor's degree must meet general University admission requirements as well as the following criteria for the Basic Nursing Option:

• achievement of a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative college grade point average, with fewer than 5 Ws, Ds, or Fs; and
• earned at least a C in each of the required science courses taken (anatomy, physiology, microbiology, biochemistry) without repeats.

LPN applicants must meet the above requirements applicable to them as well as the following:

• achievement of at least an 80% average in practical nursing coursework; and
• hold a current Florida LPN license or proof of eligibility to sit for the NCLEX-PN.

An interview with an academic advisor may be required.

Applicants are notified in writing of the admission decision after all official application materials have been received and evaluated. The admission process for the undergraduate nursing program consists of admission application completion dates and decision notification dates. Please refer to the table below for details. Completion of the admission file is the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting general admission requirements to Barry University does not guarantee admission to the Division of Nursing.  Please be aware that seats in the Nursing program are limited and enrollment will be closed when all available seats are filled.  Early application is recommended.

Background Checks

Some Clinical sites agencies require students to be fingerprinted, pass drug screening and background checks and clear the HHS/OIG list of excluded individuals and the GSA list of parties excluded from federal programs. Compliance with this requirement and satisfactory findings are essential for clinical placement and progression. Students who fail to submit to a background check or students whose background checks indicate a conviction as specified in Florida Statutes Title XXI, Chapter 435.04 Level 2 Screening Standards will be unable to remain in the nursing program.

Application Deadlines and Notification Dates

Please be sure to complete your application for admission by the upcoming decision date!

Process

Freshmen Applicants

1. Complete the undergraduate application for admission.

2. Submit the non-refundable application fee ($20.00/online application, $30.00/paper application) made payable by check or money order to Barry University.

3. Submit official transcripts from all secondary and post secondary institutions.

4. Submit official SAT or ACT scores (applies to students under the age of 21). The Barry University code for SAT I: 5053; ACT: 0718.

Transfer Applicants

1. Complete the undergraduate application for admission.

2. Submit your nonrefundable application fee with your application. ($20.00/online application, $30.00/paper copy made payable by check or money order to Barry University.)

3. Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions. Incomplete transcripts must be updated with final official transcripts as soon as all coursework is completed.

If applicable:

• Submit a copy of the Registered Nursing (RN) license.
• Letter from current Dean of the nursing program you are presently attending.