Please select one of the following options:
Applicant Status:
Please note:
The application deadline for the Fall 2010 semester is:
-11/30/2009 for Freshman & Transfer students
-1/15/2010 for Change of Major, Provisional or Re-enrollment Students
Step 1: Do I qualify as an Adult Student?
Definition of an Adult Student:
An adult learner may be 24 years of age or older; or a veteran of the armed services; or returning to school after four or more years of employment, homemaking, or other activity; or a person who assumes multiple adult roles such as parent, spouse/partner, employee, and student.
For first-year degree admission:
SAT or ACT scores will be waived for adult applicants who have been out of high school five or more years or veterans who have served in the military four years with an honorable discharge. In addition we will review each applicant's high school coursework and/or GED individually as we consider you for admission.
For transfer admission:
An applicant who has not met entrance requirements or achieved a 2.00 grade-point average on a 4.00 scale for graded courses taken at institutions previously attended and who has been absent from the institution(s) for four calendar years may apply to enroll in credit courses as a provisional student.
-Note these considerations as you look at admission requirements. For any further questions, please contact Biddy Brooks, Director of Adult Student Services
Step 2: Identify your applicant status:
- You have never attended college
- You have attempted less than 18 college credits
- You are applying directly into the 2NURS program
Advanced Standing (Transfer) Applicant:
- You have attempted 18 or more college credits at a college or university other than Penn State
- You are applying directly into the 2NURS program
Current Penn State Student in Degree Status (Change of Major) Applicant:
- You are currently enrolled and pursuing an associate or baccalaureate degree at Penn State
Current Penn State Provisional Student
- You are currently enrolled pursuing coursework to request associate or baccalaureate degree status
Former Penn State Degree Student Requesting Re-enrollment Directly into 2NURS
- You were a Penn State student enrolled in an associate or baccalaureate degree program and had registered for classes for at least one semester (includes withdrawal)
Eligibility for the 2NURS Program is based on a competitive academic review. The minimum grade point average of successful candidates, as determined by Behrend’s Nursing Department, will change from year to year depending on the strength of the candidates’ academic records.
Admission Requirements
Never attended college or has attempted less than 18 college credits and is applying directly into 2NURS.
Course Requirements for consideration:
- Completed high school Algebra course
- Completed high school Biology course with a lab
- Completed high school Chemistry course with a lab
- Completed standardized SAT exam
Academic Requirements:
- Eligibility is based upon an evaluation of high school grades and SAT scores
- Minimum grade point average will change from year to year depending on the strength of the candidate’s academic records
Requirements for admission:
- Admission application with application fee
- Official high school transcript
- Electronically reported SAT or ACT scores
All required documents must be received in the Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University Park campus no later than November 30, 2009 for the Fall 2010 semester.
How to fulfill missing high school requirements:
- Enroll in another major and complete a college level Math, Biology or Chemistry course
- Complete a local high school adult education Chemistry course
- Pursue an on-line equivalent
It is important to discuss these options with an Adult Student Counselor or Admissions Counselor. Counselors can verify whether the course will fulfill the requirement. Completing unfulfilled high school requirements does not guarantee entrance into 2NURS program as a change of major.
How to apply online:
- Go to www.psu.edu/admissions
- Enter: Major code: 2NURS
- Enter: Campus code: BD (Behrend)
The web-based application is preferred, but the paper application is considered on an equal basis.
The Undergraduate Admissions Office and the School of Nursing at University Park review the credentials of freshman applicants. Freshman applicants are notified of decisions by the Undergraduate Admissions Office.
Advanced Standing (transfer) Applicant
Has attempted 18 or more credits at another college or university and is applying directly into the 2NURS Program
Course Requirements:
- Completed high school Algebra course
- Completed high school Biology course with a lab
- Completed high school Chemistry with a lab
Additional Course Rcommendations for Academic Review:
- BIOL 129 Mammalian Anatomy (4cr) OR BIOL 141 Physiology (3cr) AND PERFERABLY BIOL 142 Physiology Lab OR MICRB 106 Elementary Microbiology (3cr) AND PREFERABLY MICRB 107 Elementary Microbiology Lab (1cr) with grade C or better OR a 3 or 4 credit science course preferably with a lab.
- One of the required 2NURS social science courses with grade C or better
- PSYCH 100 Psychology (3cr)
- HDFS 129 Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies (3cr)
- OR
- PSYCH 212 Introduction to Development Psychology (3cr)
- SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology (3cr)
- OR
- SOC 005 Social Problems (3cr)
- At least 6 additional credits which may include social science courses that do not fulfill #2 above. Please refer to 2NURS check sheet for appropriate choices.
All required high school courses (or appropriate substitutions) and required college level courses must be completed by the end of the fall semester for entrance to the next fall semester 2NURS class.
Academic Requirements:
- Eligibility is based on a competitive academic review
- Minimum grade point average will change from year to year depending on the strength of the academic records of the applicant pool.
Requirements for admission:
- Online application with application fee
- Official high school transcript
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools including technical or trade schools
How to fulfill missing highschool course requirements:
- Unfulfilled course requirements can be completed at Penn State or another college or university
- Course requirements must be completed by the end of the fall semester before entrance into the next fall semester 2NURS class
- Consult admissions counselor for enrollment options
Academic Renewal :
- Applicants with a period of four or more calendar years since last enrollment may be eligible for academic renewal
- Applicants who have not been out of the classroom more than four years should consult an admissions counselor
How to apply online:
- Go to www.psu.edu/admissions
- Enter: Major code: 2NURS
- Enter: Campus code: BD (Behrend)
All required documents must be received in the Undergraduate Admissions Office at the University Park Campus no later than November 30 for next fall semester. All official transcripts must be forwarded in their original sealed envelopes.
The Undergraduate Admissions Office and the School of Nursing at University Park review the credentials of applicants. Applicants are notified of decisions by the Undergraduate Admissions Office.
Current Penn State Student in Degree Status
Currently enrolled at any Penn State Campus in any major
Course Requirements:
- Completed high school Algebra course
- Completed high school Biology course with a lab
- Completed high school Chemistry with a lab
Additional Course Recommendations:
- BIOL 129 Mammalian Anatomy (4cr) OR BIOL 141 Physiology (3cr) AND PERFERABLY BIOL 142 Physiology Lab OR MICRB 106 Elementary Microbiology (3cr) AND PREFERABLY MICRB 107 Elementary Microbiology Lab (1cr) with grade C or better OR a 3 or 4 credit science course preferably with a lab.
- One of the required 2NURS social science courses with grade C or better
- PSYCH 100 Psychology (3cr)
- HDFS 129 Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies (3cr)
- OR
- PSYCH 212 Introduction to Development Psychology (3cr)
- SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology (3cr)
- OR
- SOC 005 Social Problems (3cr)
- At least 6 additional credits- Please refer to 2NURS check sheet for appropriate choices.
Academic Requirements:
- Eligibility is based on a competitive academic review
- Minimum grade point average will vary from year to year depending on the strength of the academic records of the applicant pool.
Application Procedure:
- Change of major form must be submitted
- Obtain form from Registrar’s Office
- Take completed form to the Registrar's Office
How to fulfill missing highschool course requirements:
- Unfulfilled course requirements can be completed at Penn State or another college or university
- Course requirements must be completed by the end of the fall semester before entrance into the next fall semester 2NURS class
- Consult admissions counselor for enrollment options
Academic Renewal :
- Applicants with a period of four or more calendar years since last enrollment may be eligible for academic renewal
- Applicants who have not been out of the classroom more than four years should consult an admissions counselor
Completed change of major form must be submitted to the Registrar no later than January 20th for preferred consideration for next fall semester class. If not received by January 20th, the applicant will be considered along with other late applicants. Penn State Behrend’s nursing department will obtain transcripts from the admission records to verify the course requirements have been completed.
Completion of required college course for 2NURS does not guarantee entrance into the 2NURS major. Change of major candidates are competing for a space with all other applicants seeking entrance into 2NURS.
Current Penn State Provisional Student
Currently enrolled as a provisional student in an associate or baccalaureate program
Course Requirements:
- Completed high school Algebra course
- Completed high school Biology course with a lab
- Completed high school Chemistry with a lab
Additional Course Recommendations:
- BIOL 129 Mammalian Anatomy (4cr) OR BIOL 141 Physiology (3cr) AND PERFERABLY BIOL 142 Physiology Lab OR MICRB 106 Elementary Microbiology (3cr) AND PREFERABLY MICRB 107 Elementary Microbiology Lab (1cr) with grade C or better OR a 3 or 4 credit science course preferably with a lab.
- One of the required 2NURS social science courses with grade C or better
- PSYCH 100 Psychology (3cr)
- HDFS 129 Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies (3cr)
- OR
- PSYCH 212 Introduction to Development Psychology (3cr)
- SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology (3cr)
- OR
- SOC 005 Social Problems (3cr)
- At least 6 additional credits - Please refer to 2NURS check sheet for appropriate choices.
Academic Requirements:
- Eligibility is based on a competitive academic review
- Minimum grade point average will change from year to year depending on the strength of the academic records of the applicant pool.
Admission Requirements:
- Must apply online
- Do not identify yourself as a New Applicant
How to fulfill missing highschool course requirements:
- Unfulfilled course requirements can be completed at Penn State or another college or university
- Course requirements must be completed by the end of the fall semester before entrance into the next fall semester 2NURS class
- Consult admissions counselor for enrollment options
How to acquire a competitive GPA:
- Applicants with a period of four or more calendar years since last enrollment may be eligible for academic renewal
- Applicants who have not been out of the classroom more than four years should consult an admissions counselor
How to apply online:
- Go to www.psu.edu/admissions
- Select provisional to degree admission category
- Do not identify yourself as a New Applicant
- Enter college code: HHD (Health and Human Development)
- Enter Major code: 2NURS
- Enter campus code: BD (Behrend)
NOTE:
- Online application for degree status must be received no later than January 20th for preferred consideration for next fall semester class
- Documentation of non-college credit high school substitution must be submitted before January 20th.
- Official documents must be received by January 20th for 2NURS document review
- Penn State Behrend’s nursing department will obtain trasnscripts from admission records to verify completion of course requirements
- Completion of required courses does not guarantee entrance into the 2NURS major
Former Penn State Degree Student
Requesting Re-enrollment Directly into 2NURS
Former students enrolled in an Associate or Baccalaureate degree program and registered for courses at least one semester
Course Requirements:
- Completed high school Algebra course
- Completed high school Biology course with a lab
- Completed high school Chemistry with a lab
Additional Course Recommendations:
- BIOL 129 Mammalian Anatomy (4cr) OR BIOL 141 Physiology (3cr) AND PERFERABLY BIOL 142 Physiology Lab OR MICRB 106 Elementary Microbiology (3cr) AND PREFERABLY MICRB 107 Elementary Microbiology Lab (1cr) with grade C or better OR a 3 or 4 credit science course preferably with a lab.
- One of the required 2NURS social science courses with grade C or better
- PSYCH 100 Psychology (3cr)
- HDFS 129 Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies (3cr)
- OR
- PSYCH 212 Introduction to Development Psychology (3cr)
- SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology (3cr)
- OR
- SOC 005 Social Problems (3cr)
- At least 6 additional credits - Please refer to 2NURS check sheet for appropriate choices.
Academic Requirements:
- Eligibility is based on a competitive academic review
- Minimum grade point average will change from year to year depending on the strength of the academic records of the candidate pool.
Application Procedure:
- Complete a Request for Re-enrollment form
- Obtain form from Registrar’s Office
- Take completed form to the Registrar's Office
How to fulfill missing highschool course requirements:
- Unfulfilled course requirements can be completed at Penn State or another college or university
- Course requirements must be completed by the end of the fall semester before entrance into the next fall semester 2NURS class
- Consult admissions counselor for enrollment options
Academic Renewal :
- Applicants with a period of four or more calendar years since last enrollment may be eligible for academic renewal
- Applicants who have not been out of the classroom more than four years should consult an admissions counselor
Completed re-enrollment form must be received by the Registrar’s Office no later than January 20th for preferred consideration for next fall semester class. If not received by January 20th, the applicant will be considered along with other late applicants. Penn State Behrend’s nursing department will obtain transcripts from the admission records to verify the course requirements have been completed.
A former Penn State Student who has completed all of the required 2NURS science and non-science courses should discuss course choices with the Coordinator of the Nursing Program at Penn State Behrend or the Director of Adult Student Services.
The campus provides numerous support services for adults through the Center for Adult Students. Contact our counselors to help you with questions or concerns you may have or for special assistance with the application process.