Nursing Admissions

The Spring 2024 admission cycle is open.

Applications for transfer students will open in NursingCAS on July 2, 2023 and close September 24, 2023.

George Fox students should see below for additional information about the direct and general admit process.

You may use the Should I Apply for Direct, General, or Transfer Admit? questionnaire to help you determine what type of application you should fill out.

Admission Cycles

The George Fox nursing program has two admission cycles each year – one in the fall and one in the spring.

Spring admission cycle key dates:

Early July to mid-September: NursingCAS application opened for Spring admission transfer students.
Mid- August to mid-September: Intent to Pursue form available for current George Fox pre-nursing students to indicate intention to pursue nursing program for spring cohort.

Fall admission cycle key dates:

Early December to mid-April: NursingCAS application opened for Fall admission transfer students.
Mid-January to mid-March: Intent to Pursue form available for current George Fox pre-nursing students to indicate intention to pursue nursing program for fall cohort.

George Fox Students

Direct Admit

George Fox students are admitted to the nursing program one of two ways: direct admit and general admit. Those who have a cumulative 3.0 in their nursing prerequisite courses and completed the four most recent semesters at George Fox with at least 12 credits per semester qualify for guaranteed admission based on availability each fall and spring term.

General Admit

Students who have a cumulative 2.9 GPA in their nursing prerequisite science courses, a cumulative 2.9 GPA in their nursing prerequisite courses are eligible for the general admit to the nursing program. General admission is not guaranteed and will be offered as space is available.

Applying as a George Fox Student

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Running Start Students

Running Start students must complete at least two semesters (minimum of 12 credits per semester) at George Fox before being considered for direct admission. Running Start students with one semester (minimum of 12 credits per semester) at George Fox and no additional college credits will be considered for general admission. If a Running Start student has additional college credit (earned after graduation from high school), they will be considered a transfer student and must apply via NursingCAS.

Transfer Students

Students who have a total of 3.0 in their nursing prerequisite science courses and a total 3.0 GPA in their nursing prerequisite courses are eligible to apply to the College of Nursing. See the Nursing Transfer Admission page for specific completion dates for all prerequisite courses. Prior to acceptance into the College of Nursing, all applicants must apply to George Fox University.

Applying as a Transfer Student

Waitlist

A waitlist may be implemented when there are more qualified applicants than placement capacity. Applicants placed on the waitlist will be notified via email and mail of their status. If seats become available to accommodate additional eligible students, the waitlist will be activated. Applicants are on the waitlist for only one admission cycle.

OSBN licensure

Per OAR 851-031, the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) has limits on eligibility for licensure. Licensure may be denied to graduates with a criminal offense and those with a major physical or mental condition that could affect the individual's ability to practice nursing safely. OSBN will only evaluate each situation upon receiving an evaluation for licensure (not prior).

COVID-19 & Nursing

The majority of our clinical partners are allowing exemptions to the COVID vaccine requirement. Individuals seeking admission to the College of Nursing for Spring 2024 and beyond may complete a COVID vaccine exemption form.

Quick Links

Note: The prerequisite requirements have changed starting for Fall 2022 admission cycle and beyond. Please review the overview pages to ensure you have completed all the required courses.

Final acceptance to the program is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen. Learn more about program and clinical requirements