Blackwood Deadline
Fast Facts
- Rutgers School of Nursing, ranked in the top 6% of all baccalaureate programs nationally, is the #1 undergraduate nursing program in the State of NJ (U.S. News & World Report, Best Colleges 2024).
- Rutgers School of Nursing – Blackwood program has been in existence for 11 years, and has added more than 500 baccalaureate-prepared nurses to the workforce through its unique partnership with Camden County College.
Admission Criteria
Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in Blackwood is located on the Camden County College (CCC) campus. To apply to this program, you must have either an Associate of Science degree or 60 undergraduate prerequisite credits. Applicants who meet the criteria for admissions may apply directly from Camden County College or other 2-year/4-year institutions.
- Full consideration given to applicants with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or above (Preferred GPA of 3.3 or higher)
- Preferred grade of “B” or higher in the following courses: Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Chemistry I and II, Microbiology, and English Composition I and II
- Student must complete the HESI A2 exam, and obtain an overall score of 80% in order to be granted full admission.
- Must enroll and complete a CPR course, and earn the Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) prior to entry into the 2+2 program. Students may opt to enroll in the 1-credit HPE-181 course at Camden County College if they do not possess a current certification.
- Students may only have one science course, either Microbiology or Chemistry II, incomplete at the time of application.
- Students are responsible for ensuring that prerequisite coursework is transferable to Rutgers University School of Nursing. Students applying from NJ community colleges may use NJTransfer.org for assistance.
Program Requirements:
This is a full-time program that requires a considerable commitment for class, clinical attendance, and academic preparation.
Transcript & Coursework
Although an unofficial transcript is sufficient for application review, you’ll need to submit your official transcript upon enrollment into the Rutgers School of Nursing.
| Course | How It Affects Admissions |
| Lab Science Courses | You may repeat lab science courses, but this detail will be considered in your application review. (Preferred grade of “B” or higher) |
| Microbiology or Chemistry II | Only one of these courses can be the only science course left incomplete when you submit your application. (Preferred grade of “B” or higher) |
HESI A2 Exam
Students who meet the GPA and course requirements will be granted a conditional acceptance into the Rutgers at Camden County – Blackwood Nursing Program, pending the successful completion of the HESI A2 exam. Following receipt of the conditional acceptance, students will be required to schedule an appointment to complete the HESI A2 exam. Students must obtain an overall score of 80% in order to be granted full acceptance/admission into the program. Students will have two opportunities to take the HESI A2 and achieve the required 80%. Students who fail to achieve the required 80% will not be admitted to the program and may reapply during the following admissions cycle.
Additional Course Requirements
There are 2 additional classes required to graduate from Rutgers School of Nursing (Introduction to Anthropology and a Literature Elective). These are not prerequisites required at the time of application, but students are expected to have coursework completed prior to enrollment whenever possible. Students should speak with their academic advisor for specific course options.
Application & Timeline
- Summer Start Application Open Date: September 1st
- Summer Start Application Close Date: February 1st
- Decision Notification Date: Decisions are provided on a rolling basis.
- HESI A2 Exam – Students should register for HESI A2 as soon as the admissions decision is released. The last exam date is March 15th – Register for HESI A2 Here
- Enrollment Deadline is April 1st
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Mitchell Marcus at sonblackwoodadmissions@sn.rutgers.edu