Nursing at EWU

In order to be eligible for admissions, interested individuals must:

• Apply to EWU or be admitted to EWU for the term they are applying for.
• Achieve a minimum grade of C or 2.0 GPA in any course at the time of application.
• At the time of application, have a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA in the Nursing Prerequisites
• At the time of application, have a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA in all college-level coursework from all schools attended.
• If invited, attend the interview portion of the admission process.
• Complete the EWU Nursing Prerequisites and EWU Breadth Area Core Requirements (BACR) and EWU Graduation Requirements prior to entry into the program.

GPA requirements must be maintained throughout the admissions process to remain eligible.

Applicants who meet the minimum requirements are not guaranteed admissions.

We are interested in all aspects of our applicants.  Our admissions committee holistically reviews each applicant’s academic record, experience in healthcare, professional and community experience.

Applicants should note that priority admission review will be given to those who have completed 40+ credits or more at Eastern Washington University.

Admission requirements promote student success by assessing preparedness and academic potential in the unique context of each student’s experience.  Admission assessment will consider all achievements, both academic and non-academic, to enroll students with a broad range of characteristics and perspectives.  These include, but are not limited to:  academic achievement, creativity, initiative, motivation, leadership, persistence, service to others, intellectual curiosity, exceptional personal or academic recognition, unusual talent or ability, substantial experience with other cultures, an ability to overcome significant challenges.

Reapplication:  Applicants who are not admitted for the current admissions cycle are encouraged to reapply.  Re-applicants must adhere to the School of Nursing admission policies and requirements.  Reapplications are reviewed as new applications for the purposes of evaluation and will be considered without reference to the previous application.

Click here to Apply.  Current EWU students will access the EWU Nursing application through the portal in which you applied to EWU and proceed to select the BSN application.  You will use our SSO to access the application.

Application Instructions:

1. Complete the EWU BSN application
   • Upload a copy of your Resume
     • Please include work history, volunteer & leadership experience
     • Do not include reference information on your resume
   • Upload the EWU Nursing Courses in Progress Form as indicated within the application
2. Pay the $75 non-refundable Nursing Application fee when prompted after submitting the application
3. View any admission status updates through the EWU Application Dashboard. All admission notifications will be posted here.

*As a current EWU student, we already have your transcript information on file.  If you have taken any courses at a college/university other than EWU since you initially applied to EWU, please submit those transcripts to the EWU Admissions Office.

Transfer students must apply to EWU before applying to the EWU Nursing program. 

Click here to Apply to EWU.  After applying to EWU, you will go back into the application portal and proceed to select the BSN application.

Application Instructions:

1. Apply to EWU
   • It is recommended Transfer applicants apply to EWU at least 2 weeks before the EWU Nursing application deadline.
   • Within the EWU application, select “Nursing Preparation” as your intended major.
2. Submit all official transcripts to EWU Admissions Office.
   • As a transfer applicant, you may be asked to submit additional copies of your transcripts for further review throughout the admissions process.
   • Applications are considered incomplete if transcripts have not been received by EWU two weeks after the application deadline.
3. Complete the EWU BSN application
   • Upload a copy of your Resume
     • Please include work history, volunteer & leadership experience
     • Do not include reference information on your resume
   • Upload the EWU Nursing Courses in Progress Form as indicated within the application
4. Pay the $75 non-refundable Nursing Application fee when prompted after submitting the application
5. View any admission status updates through the EWU Application Dashboard. All admission notifications will be posted here.

Post Baccalaureate students must apply to EWU before applying to the EWU Nursing program. 

Click here to Apply to EWU.  After applying to EWU, you will go back into the application portal and proceed to select the BSN application.

Application Instructions:

1. Apply to EWU
   • Within the EWU application, select “Nursing Preparation” as your intended major.
2. Submit all official transcripts to EWU.
   • If you are a previous graduate of EWU, you do not need to submit your previous transcripts. EWU already has them on file.
   • If you are completing the Nursing prerequisites at another institution, make sure you submit those official transcripts. You may be asked to submit additional copies of your transcripts for further review throughout the admissions process.
3. Complete the EWU BSN application
   • Upload a copy of your Resume
     • Please include work history, volunteer & leadership experience
     • Do not include reference information on your resume
   • Upload EWU Nursing Courses in Progress Form the as indicated within the application
4. Pay the $75 non-refundable Nursing Application fee when prompted after submitting the application
5. View any admission status updates through the EWU Application Dashboard. All admission notifications will be posted here.

Application Deadlines

Please note, these dates are subject to change.  Please check the website regularly for the most up to dates and deadlines.