DeSales University Department of Nursing and Health Accelerated BSN Program Admission Requirements

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1 Admission Requirements Your application for admission to the Accelerated BSN program will be processed upon receipt of your complete application packet. The application deadline is October 15, 2015, for the class beginning May More information can be found under Admissions Requirements of the Accelerated BSN webpage. Application Items Include: 1. Completed application 2. Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 a. See GPA Requirements on webpage 3. Completed prerequisite coursework a. See Prerequisite Requirements on webpage 4. Official transcripts of all course work taken at any university or college in sealed envelopes 5. Two (2) letters of professional recommendation in sealed envelopes a. Recommendations should be requested from individuals who are able to gauge the applicant s qualifications, ex: professors, managers, supervisors, volunteer coordinators, etc.; not colleagues, classmates, and/or family members. 6. Personal Essay a. Explain how the program will help you achieve your professional goals; and your motivation or desire to become a nurse b. Essays must be typed using Times News Roman, 12 pt. font size, double-spaced, and a maximum of 2 pages 7. Resume 8. Application Fee of $35.00 Non-refundable fee, which is not added as payment towards tuition costs Acceptable payments include: check or money order, made payable to DeSales University INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS: (in addition to above items) 1. Submit official World Education Services (WES) credential evaluation for all degrees and coursework obtained outside the U.S. 2. Submit official TOEFL Test results a. All applicants who were not born in the United States are required to take the TOEFL Test (Test of English as a Foreign Language) b. Applicants must obtain a score of 26 or greater in each individual section, and an overall score of 104 or greater c. The TOEFL Test must have been taken within the last two years All application items must be mailed in one package to: DeSales University Nursing Department ATTN: 2755 Station Avenue Center Valley PA Important Notice: Selected applicants will be offered provisional acceptance. The offer of full acceptance is contingent on providing a required nationwide criminal background check and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprinting. Positive results of any clearance testing will be cause for revocation of provisional acceptance into the program and the applicant will not be offered full acceptance. The cost of all admissions clearances and documentation is the responsibility of the applicant.

2 Application Form TO THE APPLICANT: Please complete this application and return it in your completed Application Packet to the Department of Nursing and Health, DeSales University, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA Please Print Name: Last First Middle Maiden Home Phone: Cell Phone: Home Address: City: State: Zip: Date of Birth: q Male q Female Month Day Year Citizen of U.S.? q Yes q No Nonresident alien? q Yes q No Social Security No. (required) Were you born in the U.S.? q Yes q No If no, where? Current Employer: Phone: High School Attended: Do you have a high school diploma or GED? q Yes q No List below colleges and universities you have attended. College or University Location Date of Date of Degree Awarded Date Entrance Leaving & Major Awarded a. b. c. d. e. Application Form page 1 of 2

3 Application Form Employment History Position Title Employer Dates (list most recent first) From to Prerequisite Courses (must be completed within the last 5 years) Institution Date 1. Anatomy & Physiology 1 with lab 2. Anatomy & Physiology 2 with lab 3. Microbiology with lab 4. Physiological Chemistry with lab (must include general, bio chemistry, and organic components) 5. Statistics 6. Introduction to Psychology 7. Developmental Psychology (must cover full lifespan: conception to death) Ethnic Background (optional): q Hispanic/latino q Nonhispanic/latino Race (optional) q Alaskan Native/American q Asian q Black or African American q Hawaiian/Pacific Islander q White q Other I certify that the information given on this form is complete and accurate. Signature of Applicant Date of Application A non-refundable fee of $35 must accompany this application. Make checks payable to DeSales University. Application Form page 2 of 2

4 Recommendation Form TO THE APPLICANT: Complete this portion of the form. Give it to the referee and request they return it to you in a sealed envelope. NAME OF APPLICANT First Middle Last I hereby waive any right to examine this letter of recommendation. I realize that the University will only use this recommendation to evaluate my admission to the undergraduate program. I realize that a waiver of my right to access this recommendation is not a condition of my admission. I agree to the above waiver: I do not agree to the above waiver: Signature Date Signature Date TO THE REFEREE: Your cooperation in providing a candid evaluation of the applicant s preparation, character, and ability is appreciated. If the applicant has agreed to the above waiver, the Committee will hold the letter as confidential. When you have completed this form, please sign and return to the applicant in a sealed envelope. Thank you for your assistance. 1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity? 2. Please check the category below that most accurately describes your judgment of the applicant s potential to successfully complete the BSN program in nursing? q Highly recommend q Recommend with reservation q Recommend q I do not recommend the applicant Recommendation Form page 1 of 2

5 Recommendation Form 3. Compared with others with whom you have taught or worked, please rate the applicant in the following areas: Unable Below Average Good Very Good Outstanding to Judge Average (Top 50%) (Top 20%) (Top 10%) (Top 5%) Academic Ability q q q q q q Analytic Ability q q q q q q Written Communications q q q q q q Oral Communications q q q q q q Initiative & Motivation q q q q q q Professional Skills q q q q q q 4. Comments: If a letter is attached, please sign both the letter and this form. Referee s Signature Date Name Position (Please print or type) Institution Address City State Zip Home Phone Cell Phone Recommendation Form page 2 of 2

6 Recommendation Form TO THE APPLICANT: Complete this portion of the form. Give it to the referee and request they return it to you in a sealed envelope. NAME OF APPLICANT First Middle Last I hereby waive any right to examine this letter of recommendation. I realize that the University will only use this recommendation to evaluate my admission to the undergraduate program. I realize that a waiver of my right to access this recommendation is not a condition of my admission. I agree to the above waiver: I do not agree to the above waiver: Signature Date Signature Date TO THE REFEREE: Your cooperation in providing a candid evaluation of the applicant s preparation, character, and ability is appreciated. If the applicant has agreed to the above waiver, the Committee will hold the letter as confidential. When you have completed this form, please sign and return to the applicant in a sealed envelope. Thank you for your assistance. 1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity? 2. Please check the category below that most accurately describes your judgment of the applicant s potential to successfully complete the BSN program in nursing? q Highly recommend q Recommend with reservation q Recommend q I do not recommend the applicant Recommendation Form page 1 of 2

7 Recommendation Form 3. Compared with others with whom you have taught or worked, please rate the applicant in the following areas: Unable Below Average Good Very Good Outstanding to Judge Average (Top 50%) (Top 20%) (Top 10%) (Top 5%) Academic Ability q q q q q q Analytic Ability q q q q q q Written Communications q q q q q q Oral Communications q q q q q q Initiative & Motivation q q q q q q Professional Skills q q q q q q 4. Comments: If a letter is attached, please sign both the letter and this form. Referee s Signature Date Name Position (Please print or type) Institution Address City State Zip Home Phone Cell Phone Recommendation Form page 2 of 2

8 TOEFL Test Information All applicants who were not born in the United States are required to take the TOEFL Test (Test of English as a Foreign Language). The test can only be taken in the TOEFL ibt (Internet-based) format. Passing scores for the ibt version of the TOEFL Test for students in all undergraduate nursing programs (traditional, RN-BSN, Accelerated BSN) at DeSales University are as follows: toefl ibt passing Standard Reading 26 Listening 26 Speaking 26 Writing 26 total Score 104 Applicants must obtain a score of 26 or greater in each individual section and an overall score of 104 or greater. An official copy of test results must be sent from TSE directly to the nursing department at DeSales University. The TOEFL TEST must have been taken within the last two years. More information can be found at

9 Tuition and Fees Tuition & Fees*: Program Tuition and Fees: $43,200 Tuition Payable each Term: Summer I $10,800 Fall $10,800 Spring $10,800 Summer II $10,800 Tuition and Fees cover costs of all nursing coursework, program testing, and the following courses: Theology 109: Catholic Theology Theology 262: Medicine & Morality *Rates reflect Tuition & Fees for the Academic Year. All rates are subject to annual increases beginning May (Summer Session). Financial Aid: All financial aid questions should be directed to the Financial Aid Office: , ext Refund Policy The Accelerated BSN degree tuition refund policy for the Summer term is as follows: 100% refund Any withdrawal received before the first class 60% refund Any withdrawal received by the fourth class of the term 0% refund Any withdrawal received after the fourth class of the term. A student considering withdrawal should note that the Summer term is subject to a different withdrawal calculation than the Fall and Spring terms due to a difference in the structure of the courses offered during the summer term. The tuition refund policy for the Fall and Spring terms is as follows: 100% refund Any withdrawal received before the first class 60% refund Any withdrawal received within the first two weeks of the term 0% refund Any withdrawal received after the first two weeks of the term All drop and withdrawal requests must be received by the Department of Nursing, dated and signed by the student by the appropriate deadline. A registration for the Accelerated BSN program implies that a student is academically responsible for completion of the required course load; as well as the satisfaction of all related financial obligations. If a registered student does not withdraw from any courses, but simply does not attend, a grade of F will be assigned and the student will remain responsible for payment of the tuition related to those courses.