Admissions - Transfer Students - Nursing

Information for Prospective Transfer Nursing Students

To prepare you for success in our Nursing program, the Office of Admissions at Neumann University evaluates your transfer credits and Allied Science coursework to ensure a strong foundation. To qualify for transfer admission, applicants must hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 and an Allied Science GPA of 3.0.

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.

Admission and Program Requirements

Cumulative Allied Science GPA: You must achieve a cumulative Allied Science GPA of 3.0 or higher. Only courses with a grade of C+ or higher (lecture and corresponding lab) will be reviewed toward meeting this criterion.

Grade Culmination Note: While a C+ is the minimum acceptable grade for individual course review, earning C+ grades alone will not meet admission criteria—your total Allied Science GPA must culminate in a 3.0 or higher overall.

Retake Policy: You may repeat one Allied Science course and its lab to improve your Allied Science GPA. Only the first retake attempt will be reviewed.

Note: Allied Science GPA requirements apply whether coursework is completed directly at Neumann University or transferred from another regionally accredited institution.

Allied Science Courses (with Labs)

Anatomy & Physiology with Lab (4 credits) equivalent to NU’s BIO 130 with BIO 135 Lab.

Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (4 credits) equivalent to NU’s BIO 131 with BIO 136 Lab.

Microbiology with Lab (4 credits) equivalent to NU’s BIO 106 with BIO 116 Lab.

General, Organic & Biochemistry with Lab (4 credits) equivalent to NU’s CHEM 101 with CHEM 111 Lab.

All Allied Sciences must be completed within seven years of your start date at Neumann University. Transfer students may fulfill allied sciences as pre-major Nursing students at NU if not yet fulfilled.

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 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+ (77%) in more than one nursing course, and/or grade less than pass (P) in a nursing lab or clinical practicum, 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.

Explore academic minors in the University catalog.

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.

BSN students begin wearing their NU clinical uniforms (NU BSN scrubs) in NUR 216: Health Assessment & Modalities Lab. Students are required to order their clinical uniforms in advance (often during their enrollment in NUR 205). Students purchase their NU BSN clinical uniforms from Flynn O'Hara. NU's Clinical Coordinator is the best contact for more information, when the time comes, to prepare with ordering your Clinical Uniform.

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 121: 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.

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

Explore Academic Planning & BSN Tracks

Students who meet the criteria for Neumann University’s Nursing program may pursue their degree on a full-time or part-time basis. Students are considered pre-major until placement into NUR 206/216: Health Assessment and Modalities (3 total credits). Progression in the major is based on academic achievement, clinical practicum performance, laboratory performance, professional conduct, compliance with the University Code of Conduct, and the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA, 2025). Academic Progression in the undergraduate nursing program is detailed in the University catalog. Students are assigned to an academic advisor for on-going academic progression policy reviews and guidance.

Full-Time Traditional Day BSN

The Full-Time Traditional Day Sequence is structured so that eligible transfer students complete their nursing coursework over 3 academic years (Fall and Spring terms), beginning with NUR 205: Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice in their first Fall semester.

To enter this track, you must complete a minimum 2.7 overall GPA, a 3.0 Allied Science GPA, and Core prerequisites (ENG 101/102, PSYCH 101, SOC 101) prior to enrollment.

Entry Term & Timeline: Begins annually in the Fall semester with NUR 205.
Coursework & Practicum Schedule: Daytime lectures are paired with daytime clinical practicums averaging 10–12 hours per week (typically full days on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays based on clinical site availability).
Onboarding & Preparation: Clinical practicums require advance submission of clearances, health records, immunizations, official nursing uniforms, and personal transportation.

Traditional Day Nursing Curriculum & Progression Plan Worksheet (PDF)

Part-Time Evening BSN

The Part-Time Evening Nursing Sequence offers evening lectures paired with daytime clinical practicums.

To enter this track, you must complete the Allied Science requirements, required Core prerequisites (ENG 101/102, PSYCH 101, SOC 101), and the majority of your Core requirements prior to starting NUR 205: Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice.

Entry Term & Timeline: Begins annually in the Spring semester (January start) with NUR 205. With successful academic progression, students complete the program in 2.5 years (including continuous Fall, Spring, and Summer terms).
Coursework & Practicum Schedule: Evening course lectures are paired with daytime clinical practicums averaging 10–12 hours per week (typically full days on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays based on clinical site availability).
Onboarding & Preparation: Clinical practicums require advance submission of clearances, health records, immunizations, official nursing uniforms, and personal transportation.

Part-Time Evening Nursing Curriculum & Progression Plan Worksheet (PDF)

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.

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.

Apply to Neumann

Have Questions Before Applying?

Connect with Christina Irby, Transfer Admission Counselor, for assistance before submitting your application.

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