EARLY PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE APPLICATION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS

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1 EARLY PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE APPLICATION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas, is now offering a unique opportunity for early acceptance to the program. This opportunity is open to high school seniors graduating in May or June, and all freshman and sophomore students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. The deadline for application completion including all required paperwork to the Admissions Office at Schreiner University is January 15 th at 5 pm for acceptance in the fall semester and September 15 th at 5 pm for acceptance in the spring semester. Students will be notified by letter if they have been accepted into this program opportunity which guarantees admission to upper-division nursing courses once additional application forms, coursework, and clinical practice entrance requirements have been successfully completed. In addition, an overall GPA of B or higher must be maintained throughout this program. Incomplete applications will not reviewed! **Applicants must have all of the following paperwork submitted in a timely manner: 1. A Letter of Application for consideration of enrollment in the Early Acceptance Program Option 2. Completed Schreiner University application. 3. Submitted record of completed and current course enrollments and grades. 4. Official copies of transcripts of all attended schools mailed directly to Schreiner University (if not currently enrolled at Schreiner University). **Information on course enrollments and grades must be updated each semester. Note: Program admission to upper-division nursing courses is guaranteed provided: 1. All Early Acceptance Program requirements are successfully achieved 2. A TEASV score of seventy-two (72) or higher is achieved 3. The Nursing CAS application is completed 4. All course work and clinical practice requirements have been met. 1

2 EARLY ACCEPTANCE PRE-REQUISITES At the time of application, the applicant must have completed, be currently enrolled in, or have a written plan to complete all courses designated below as nursing program prerequisites with a grade of B in English, math, and science courses at both the high school and college level. a. BIOL 2401/ Anatomy/Physiology I/Lab and II/Lab b. CHEM 1301/1101 c. ENGL 1301/ English Composition I and II d. ENGL Advanced Composition e. Engagement (3 hours) f. Analytical Abilities (3-4 hours) g. Global Perspective (3 hours) h. IDST 1301 i. MATH 1310DCDollege Algebra or higher j. BIOL Microbiology/Lab k. BIOL Nutrition l. Philosophy/Religion (3 hours) m. POLS Government n. PSYC 1301 Introduction to Psychology o. PSYC Child and Lifespan Development p. SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology q. Communication (3 hours) r. MATH Statistics s. Personal/Soc. Responsibility (3 hours) Aesthetic Appreciation (3 hours) Specific Grade Requirements: 1. High School and College or University GPA at or above a B. 2. English, Math and Science grades at or above a B. Able to repeat one course to achieve the B grade or higher for these courses. 3. No more than three (3) C grades in any course of the outlined prenursing college or university requirements. TRANSFER FROM ANOTHER PROFESSIONAL NURSING PROGRAM Transfer students wishing to apply for the Early Acceptance Program Option to Schreiner University must satisfy the same prerequisite course work and other criteria as do all other applicants. Students who have earned a D in more than 2 nursing courses are not eligible for admission. 2

3 NOTIFICATION OF EARLY PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE Notification of Early Acceptance into the BSN program at Schreiner University will be made by letter. Receipt of this letter indicates that you are accepted into the BSN Program here at Schreiner University where you are guaranteed admission to upperdivision nursing courses provided successful completion of outlined application processes and all academic and clinical placement requirements. If, at any time you are unable to continue in this program, notify the Director of Nursing as soon as possible so your reserved status can be released for another student. Withdrawal from this program will not affect considerations of a later application for admission to upper-level BSN nursing courses. 3

4 ADMISSION APPLICATION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS The deadline for submission of an application and other required paperwork to Schreiner University s upper-level BSN program is January 15th of each year at 5 pm for admission in the fall semester. Nursing applications are available with Nursing CAS online at Incomplete applications will not be accepted!. The Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Test of Essential Academic Skills V (TEAS V) entrance exam is required for consideration of admission and must be completed by January 15 th at 5 pm. The testing is available at Schreiner University for a fee. A study manual and online practice assessments are available for a fee and recommended as preparation for the examination. Fees will change. For further information go to Specific Requirements: 1. Completed TEAS V exam with a score of seventy two (72) or higher. For each application cycle, only two (2) attempts for successful achievement of a score of seventy two (72) or higher will be considered. A student may apply a second time for program admission consideration during the next program acceptance/admission cycle. Only four attempts to meet the required TEAS V score will be considered. 2. Completed and current Schreiner University and Nursing CAS applications. 3. Official copies of transcripts of all attended schools mailed directly to Schreiner University (if not currently enrolled at Schreiner University). 4. A minimum grade of C in most pre-nursing classes and an overall GPA of 3.0 a B or higher. 5. A grade of B or higher in English, Math, and Science courses. No more than one (1) course can be repeated to achieve the required B grade will be considered. 6. Completion of additional requirements for clinical practice will need to be submitted no later than thirty (30) days prior to upper-level program orientation scheduled in August of each application cycle. 7. Confirm intent for enrollment at Schreiner University once an admission letter has been received. If you are unable to begin the program orientation, please notify the Director of the Nursing 1

5 Program as soon as possible so the reserved seat can be given to a student on the waiting list. ADMISSION PRE-REQUISITES At the time of program application, the applicant must have completed, be currently enrolled in, or have a written plan to complete all courses designated as prerequisite prior to admission: a. BIOL 2401/ Anatomy/Physiology I/Lab and II/Lab CHEM 1301/1101 b. ENGL 1301/ English Composition I and II c. ENGL Advanced Composition d. Engagement (3 hours) e. Analytical Abilities (3-4 hours) f. Global Perspective (3 hours) g. IDST 1301 h. MATH 1310DCDollege Algebra or higher i. BIOL Microbiology/Lab j. BIOL Nutrition k. Philosophy/Religion (3 hours) l. POLS Government m. PSYC 1301 Introduction to Psychology n. PSYC Child and Lifespan Development o. SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology p. Communication (3 hours) q. MATH Statistics r. Personal/Soc. Responsibility (3 hours) Aesthetic Appreciation (3 hours) Although it is not required, a course in medical terminology is highly recommended. ADMISSION PROCEDURE Except for students participating in the Early Acceptance Program, admission to Schreiner University as a student does not guarantee entry into the upper level nursing program or nursing courses. Admission does allow you to compete for a limited, predetermined number of students positons. Admission is primarily based on academic performance, TEAS-V exam score, and the ability to meet clinical placement requirements. Students who meet the criteria for admission to the nursing program, but are not admitted may have the option of being waitlisted in the event an opening occurs prior to the beginning of the Fall Semester. 2

6 TRANSFER FROM ANOTHER PROFESSIONAL NURSING PROGRAM Students wishing to apply for transfer to Schreiner University BSN Program must satisfy the same prerequisite course work and other criteria as do all other applicants as described above. In addition, applicants must be in good academic standing in and eligible to continue in the original nursing program. Prior nursing course work will be evaluated for equivalency with the Schreiner University curriculum. Placement in the BSN program will be determined on an individual basis. Students who have earned a D in more than 2 nursing courses are not eligible for admission. NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE Notification of acceptance into the BSN program at Schreiner University will be made by letter. If, for any reason, you are unable to enroll in the BSN program, notify the Director of Nursing as soon as possible so the reserved seat can be offered to a student on the waiting list. 3