How to Apply

We're excited that you're interested in the post-baccalaureate nursing program at Bethel University. If you have questions about any requirements, contact our admissions team.

Here's how you apply:

Step 1 - Check application requirements and prerequisites

You’ll need to meet these requirements:

• GPA of 2.85 or higher with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on all prerequisite courses
• Have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited (or internationally recognized as equivalent) institution
• Anatomy (4 credit including lab, with a grade of C or higher)
• General Chemistry (4 credit including lab, with a grade of C or higher)
• Physiology (4 credit including lab, with a grade of C or higher)
• Microbiology (4 credit including lab, with a grade of C or higher)
• Nutrition (3 credits, with a grade of C or higher)
• Lifespan / Developmental Psychology (2-3 credit, with a grade of C or higher)

Step 2 - Apply

Next, get started on your online application.

Summer cohort:

• For early admission consideration, submit your application by October 1. 
• For regular admission consideration, submit your application by January 15. 
• Applicants who submit an application after January 15 will be considered on a space available basis.

Fall cohort:

• For early admission consideration, submit your application by January 15. 
• For regular admission consideration, submit your application by May 15. 
• Applicants who submit an application after May 15 will be considered on a space available basis.

Step 3 - Complete your application steps

There are just a few things we need from you before we can review your application.

• Official High School or College Transcripts
• Resume
• Admission Essay

Step 4 - Complete enrollment requirements

After you've been accepted to the program, you will need to complete a few additional program requirements before you start class. Your program director will follow up if there's anything we need from you.