Are there any prerequisites or entrance exams required for admission into the College of Nursing?
There are no prerequisites or entrance examinations required for admission.
When is the application deadline?
The priority application deadline is January 15 of each year. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a space-available basis only.
Is there a separate application I must fill out to be considered for admission to the College of Nursing?
No. You must complete the general Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Undergraduate application. You will be able to select either College of Nursing – Newark or College of Nursing – New Brunswick under the Program Choices section of the application.
Where can I complete an application?
Applications must be completed online at http://www.admissions.rutgers.edu. Paper applications no longer exist.
What is the cost of attending Rutgers College of Nursing?
Rutgers' reasonable cost combined with its extraordinary resources makes it one of the best education values you will find.
Is the RN-BS/MS in Nursing Program offered as an evening or weekend program?
Students may pursue a baccalaureate degree at Rutgers on a part-time or full time basis. The College of Nursing does not offer an evening or weekend program.
What are the requirements for admission into the RN-BS/MS program?
- Transfer students must submit both official high school and undergraduate transcripts.
- Grade point average of 3.0 or higher (Students are selected on a competitive basis therefore the GPA required for an actual offer of admission may be higher depending on the applicant pool)
- Evidence of strong performance in high school science coursework
- Completion of an application
- $50 application fee
What course can I complete at my current county or four-year college that will apply towards the College of Nursing curriculum?
- English Composition I and II
- History / Political Science / Economics Elective
- Anthropology/Cultural Studies Elective
- Humanities Elective
- Technology (Computer) Elective
- Anatomy & Physiology I & II
- Intro. To Sociology
- Statistics
- Organic Biochemistry
- Microbology
- Nutrition and Health
- Literature
- Free electives (9 credits)
How can I tell if a course offering at my county/community college is equivalent to one of the College of Nursing requirements?
NJ Transfer (http://www.njtransfer.org) is a web-based data information system designed to assist prospective transfer and Dual Degree Program students from the New Jersey community college with their course selection at the community college.
We invite you to use NJ Transfer to determine if a course offered at the New Jersey community college you attend will transfer to Rutgers University or to find out if:
- There is an equivalent course or courses at Rutgers University
- The course satisfies any general education requirements for a Rutgers University college.
- The course satisfies any requirements for the major program of study at Rutgers University.
You can also use NJ Transfer to look up the Recommended Transfer Program (RTP) for any undergraduate major at Rutgers University. A RTP is a list of courses that transfer students should complete during their first and sophomore years.
