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Continue your path toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Neumann University. Transfer students can pursue a full-time traditional day track or a part-time evening track. Our Office of Admissions reviews your transfer credits and Allied Science coursework to determine your eligibility for the nursing program.
Admission Requirements at a Glance
- Cumulative GPA: A minimum overall GPA of 2.7.
- Allied Science GPA: A minimum GPA of 3.0 across your Allied Science courses.
- Science course grades: A grade of C+ or higher in each required Allied Science course.
- Coursework recency: Allied Science, Statistics, and Nutrition courses must be completed within seven years of your start date at Neumann.
Additional prerequisite, course repeat, and admission requirements apply. Review the sections below for complete details, including requirements for applicants who previously attended another nursing program.
Planning your schedule? Both BSN tracks include daytime clinical practicums, including the part-time evening track.
Choose Your BSN Track
Full-Time Traditional Day BSN
Complete your nursing coursework over three academic years with successful academic progression, taking courses during the fall and spring semesters.
- Start: Fall semester, beginning with NUR 205: Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice.
- Schedule: Daytime lectures and daytime clinical practicums averaging 10–12 hours per week.
- Prerequisites: Complete the required Allied Science courses and core prerequisites before enrolling in NUR 205. A minimum overall GPA of 2.7 and Allied Science GPA of 3.0 are required.
Part-Time Evening BSN
Complete the nursing sequence in 2.5 years with successful academic progression and continuous enrollment during fall, spring, and summer terms.
- Start: Spring semester in January, beginning with NUR 205: Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice.
- Schedule: Evening lectures and daytime clinical practicums averaging 10–12 hours per week.
- Prerequisites: Complete the Allied Science requirements, required core prerequisites, and the majority of general education core requirements before starting NUR 205. The nursing admission GPA requirements apply.
Clinical scheduling and preparation: Both tracks require daytime clinical practicums averaging 10–12 hours per week, typically scheduled as full days on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays, depending on clinical site availability. Students must submit required clearances and health records, meet immunization requirements, obtain official nursing uniforms, and provide their own transportation.
Students are considered pre-major until placement into NUR 206/216: Health Assessment and Modalities (3 total credits). Progression depends on academic achievement, clinical and laboratory performance, professional conduct, and compliance with the University Code of Conduct and the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics. An academic advisor provides ongoing guidance, and complete progression policies are outlined in the University catalog.
Admission and Program Requirements
To meet the Allied Science requirements for transfer into the Nursing major, you must have a minimum cumulative Allied Science GPA of 3.0 and earn a grade of C+ or higher in each required Allied Science course.
Required Allied Science Courses
- Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab — 4 credits
- Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab — 4 credits
- Microbiology with Lab — 4 credits
- Chemistry with Lab — General, Organic & Biochemistry — 4 credits
Course Evaluation and Repeat Policy
Evaluations are based on your first completed attempt. You may repeat one Allied Science course and its lab to replace an earlier grade and meet the 3.0 Allied Science GPA requirement.
Seven-Year Coursework Limit
All Allied Science, Statistics, and Nutrition coursework must be completed within seven years of your start date at Neumann University.
Allied Science GPA requirements apply whether courses are completed at Neumann University or transferred from another regionally accredited institution.
Before enrolling in NUR 205: Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice, you must complete the required Allied Science courses with a minimum Allied Science GPA of 3.0 and the following core courses:
- ENG 101: Effective College Writing — 3 credits
- ENG 102: Academic Research and Writing — 3 credits
- PSYCH 101: General Psychology — 3 credits
- SOC 101: Principles of Sociology — 3 credits
A grade of C or higher is required for these core courses to qualify for transfer credit. Grades below C do not meet transfer criteria.
If you previously attended another nursing program, you must submit a Nursing Applicant Disclosure Form along with official transcripts from all prior institutions.
Regardless of your overall cumulative GPA or Allied Science GPA, the following admission restrictions apply:
- Prior nursing dismissal: Applicants previously dismissed from another nursing program are not eligible for admission.
- Prior nursing course grades: Applicants who earned a grade below C+ in more than one nursing course at a prior institution are not eligible for admission.
Applicants from non-English-speaking countries, or for whom English is a second language, must submit official test scores before attending NUR 205: Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice.
The minimum required scores are:
- TOEFL (iBT): Overall score of 80, with a minimum score of 26 on the verbal subtest.
- MELAB: Overall score of 81, with a speaking score of 3.
- Duolingo English Test: Minimum score of 110.
All clinical practicum requirements must be fully cleared before entering clinical courses, beginning with NUR 206/216: Health Assessment and Modalities.
- CPR certification: Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association throughout the program.
- Health requirements: Complete annual physical examinations, maintain continuous health insurance coverage, and meet all immunization requirements established by clinical partners.
- Background checks: Complete required Criminal, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprinting, and Office of Inspector General (OIG) checks.
- Drug screenings: Annual and random drug screenings are required.
- Transportation: Students are responsible for securing reliable personal transportation to and from clinical sites.
Important: A criminal history or positive drug screen can prevent clinical placement, result in program dismissal, and require mandatory reporting to the State Board of Nursing.
Detailed clinical compliance requirements, clearances, and policies are outlined in the Undergraduate Nursing Student Manual.
Neumann partners with healthcare systems and community organizations across Pennsylvania and Delaware to provide diverse clinical practicum experiences.
Pennsylvania
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
- Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
- Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
- Main Line Health System
- Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
- VA Philadelphia Medical Center
- George W. Hill Correctional Center
- Local school districts
Delaware
- ChristianaCare Health System
- Nemours Children’s Health (A.I. duPont Hospital for Children)
- HCA Rockford Center
Nurses must be able to function safely and effectively across diverse clinical settings. Students must meet academic and technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, while maintaining patient and student safety.
- General abilities: Functional use of vision, touch, hearing, and smell to accurately integrate and evaluate patient data, perceive changes in patient condition, and respond promptly to urgent situations.
- Observational ability: Capacity to make accurate visual observations and interpretations during laboratory studies, medication administration, and physical assessments.
- Communication ability: Proficiency in reading, writing, comprehending, and speaking English fluently to communicate effectively with patients, families, instructors, and healthcare teams.
- Motor ability: Coordination, neuromuscular control, and physical stamina to perform physical examinations, administer medications, manage diagnostic equipment, execute CPR, and withstand extended periods of physical exertion.
- Intellectual-conceptual ability: Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to measure, calculate, reason, analyze evidence-based research, and make rapid, sound clinical decisions under pressure.
- Behavioral and social attributes: Compassion, integrity, emotional maturity, flexibility, and the ability to establish sensitive, confidential relationships across diverse populations.
- Stress management: Ability to adapt, cope, and function effectively in high-stress classroom, laboratory, and clinical environments.
Reasonable accommodations are evaluated on a case-by-case basis through the Office of Accessibility Services in the John C. Ford Student Success Center before beginning the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Submit an official CLEP Exam Report along with official transcripts from all colleges and universities you previously attended.
Neumann University grants credit for scores at or above the “C” level, as specified in equivalency tables prepared and published by the College Level Examination Program (CLEP).
View Neumann University’s CLEP credit policy and accepted scores.
Yes. Scholarship and financial aid options vary based on whether you enroll full-time or part-time.
Full-Time Students
All admitted full-time transfer students are automatically considered for merit scholarships based on cumulative GPA and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) member awards upon admission. Full-time students may also apply for institutional and nursing-specific endowed scholarships.
Part-Time Students
Institutional merit awards do not apply to part-time students. However, the Financial Aid Office can help you explore part-time grants, external scholarships, and employer assistance.
Transfer applicants admitted to the University may also submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and connect with a Neumann Financial Aid Counselor to discuss their options.
If you are not eligible for admission to the undergraduate nursing program, you can explore other majors at Neumann University, including:
- Health Sciences
- Biology and Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Liberal Arts
- Psychology
- Business
Undergraduate nursing students are often drawn to minors in Psychology, American Sign Language, or Spanish, but you may explore any of the academic minors available at Neumann University.
Neumann University is a member of NCAA Division III and the Atlantic East Conference and welcomes transfer student-athletes.
Because NCAA transfer rules and athletic schedules require careful coordination with your academic timeline, visit the Neumann University Athletics website to complete the Prospective Student-Athlete Questionnaire for your sport and connect directly with the coaching staff.
Intramural Sports and Recreation
Neumann’s Department of Recreation also offers intramural sports, tournaments, and fitness activities open to all enrolled students. Intramurals offer a flexible way to stay active, build community, and balance your academic schedule.
To participate, create a profile on IMLeagues to explore upcoming leagues, register a team, or sign up as a free agent.
Yes! Neumann University offers short-term, faculty-led Global Learning Seminars embedded within semester courses.
Nursing majors have opportunities to participate in global learning, including:
- Nursing and Health Sciences: Specialized options, including a faith-based medical mission trip to the Dominican Republic and Health Sciences seminars in Greece.
- Franciscan Heritage and Theology: Travel to Rome and Assisi, Italy, through In the Footsteps of Francis and Clare.
- Interdisciplinary Electives: Seminars in Communications, Education, and the Arts.
Because academic plans require careful planning, students are encouraged to explore Global Learning Seminars with their academic advisor upon admission to the University and through ongoing academic advisement.
Students admitted to the undergraduate nursing program will receive an official acceptance to Neumann University. After you submit your deposit, your academic advisor will work with you individually to:
- Review your completed coursework and Allied Science prerequisites.
- Build a customized term-by-term curriculum plan for either the Full-Time Traditional Day or Part-Time Evening BSN track.
- Ensure all prerequisite criteria are met so you can enroll in your initial courses, including NUR 205.
Need assistance before applying? Prospective applicants are welcome to connect with Christina Irby, Transfer Admission Counselor, with questions before formal admission.
Neumann offers CHEM 101 with CHEM 111 Lab during daytime classes in the fall and spring semesters. These courses are also often offered online in an asynchronous format during the early summer session, beginning in May, so advance planning is required.
Neumann has a non-matriculated course request form for students seeking to take courses without enrolling in a degree program.
An alternative students may explore is CHEM 12: Foundations of General Chemistry with Lab through Portage Learning.
GPA, transfer course accreditation, and Allied Science course and laboratory descriptions will always be reviewed in accordance with nursing admission requirements.
Accreditation and Approval
Neumann University’s Baccalaureate Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the baccalaureate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
Telephone: 404-975-5000
Fax: 404-975-5020
The Baccalaureate Nursing Program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
P.O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105
Telephone: 717-783-7142
Fax: 717-783-0822
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Apply as a transfer student to Neumann University and take the next step toward your Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The online application is free.
Have Questions Before Applying?
Connect with Christina Irby, Transfer Admission Counselor, for assistance before submitting your application.
