Undergraduate admissions

The NAU School of Nursing has begun to use Altus Assessments as part of our application process. All students will be required to complete the CASPer exam and Snapshot on or before January 15th for summer admission. For more information on the exam, registration, and cost, please read the CASPer information sheet. Please note that exam times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST) or Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Sign into exam 10 minutes prior to start time. The exam will lock as soon as the start time begins. There will be no exceptions if CASPer exam is missed due to time error.

**NOTE: this program admits 30 students every summer (May) semester

Summer (May) application

Application open date: November 1

Application deadline: January 10

Kaplan exam open date:  November 6

Kaplan and Snapshot deadline: January 15

CASPer exam:  Available dates on the CASPer website: October 14, November 16, December 7 and January 13. 

CASPer deadline: January 13

• Must have a completed bachelor’s degree by the first day of the program.
• Completion of all prerequisite courses with a “C” or higher (you may have the courses in progress in the semester you are applying). All prerequisite courses must be completed by the beginning of the program.
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in prerequisite courses. Please note, the minimum GPA of 3.0 does not guarantee admission to the program. Most successful applicants have a GPA well above 3.0.
• Proctored KAPLAN Admissions Exam The exam results will be used as part of the process of screening and ranking applicants (results will be downloaded by the School of Nursing).
• Complete and submit the following for Nursing Admissions:
  • completed online application
  • upload unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended with application
  • complete the Kaplan Admissions Exam
  • complete the CASPer Exam

Please note: A complete application must be submitted to take the Kaplan Admissions Exam. Detailed instructions for the Kaplan Admissions Exam are located in all applications.

*Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission.

The NAU School of Nursing has begun to use Altus Assessments as part of our application process. All students will be required to complete the CASPer exam and Snapshot on or before April 1st for fall admissions. For more information on the exam, registration, and cost, please read the CASPer information sheet. Please note that exam times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST) or Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Sign into exam 10 minutes prior to start time. The exam will lock as soon as the start time begins. There will be no exceptions if CASPer exam is missed due to time error.

**NOTE: this program admits 10 students every fall semester

Fall (August) application

Application open date: February 1

Application deadline: March 25

Kaplan exam open date:  February 6

Kaplan and Snapshot deadline: April 1

CASPer exam:  Available dates on CASPer website: October 14, November 16, December 7, January 13, February 17 and March 31.

CASPer deadline: March 31

• Completion of all prerequisite courses with a “C” or higher (you may have the courses in progress in the semester you are applying). All prerequisite courses must be completed by the beginning of the program.
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in prerequisite courses. Please note, the minimum GPA of 3.0 does not guarantee admission to the program. Most successful applicants have a GPA well above 3.0.
• Proctored KAPLAN Admissions Exam The exam results will be used as part of the process of screening and ranking applicants (results will be downloaded by the School of Nursing).
• Complete and submit the following for Nursing Admissions:
  • completed online application
  • upload unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended with application
  • complete the Kaplan Admissions Exam
  • complete the CASPer Exam

Please note: A complete application must be submitted to take the Kaplan Admissions Exam. Detailed instructions for the Kaplan Admissions Exam are located in all applications.

*Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission.

The NAU School of Nursing has begun to use Altus Assessments as part of our application process. All students will be required to complete the CASPer exam and Snapshot on or before September 15th for spring and April 1st for fall admissions. For more information on the exam, registration, and cost, please read the CASPer information sheet. Please note that exam times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST) or Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Sign into exam 10 minutes prior to start time. The exam will lock as soon as the start time begins. There will be no exceptions if CASPer exam is missed due to time error.

**NOTE: This program admits 30 to Flagstaff, 20 to Tucson, and 20 to Yuma every fall and spring semester.

Traditional application

Spring Admission (January):

Application open date: July 1

       Application deadline: September 10

       Kaplan exam open date:  July 6

       Kaplan and Snapshot deadline: September 15

       CASPer exam:  Available dates on CASPer website: August 17 and September 12

       CASPer deadline: September 12

Fall (August):

Application open date: February 1

       Application deadline: March 25

       Kaplan exam open date:  February 6

       Kaplan and Snapshot deadline: April 1

       CASPer exam:  Available dates on CASPer website: October 14, November 16, December 7, January 13, February 17 and March 31.

       CASPer deadline: March 31

• Completion of all prerequisite courses with a “C” or higher (you may have the courses in progress in the semester you are applying). All prerequisite courses must be completed by the beginning of the program.
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in prerequisite courses. Please note, the minimum GPA of 3.0 does not guarantee admission to the program. Most successful applicants have a GPA well above 3.0.
• Proctored KAPLAN Admissions Exam The exam results will be used as part of the process of screening and ranking applicants (results will be downloaded by the School of Nursing).
• Complete and submit the following for Nursing Admissions:
  • completed online application
  • upload unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended with application
  • complete the Kaplan Admissions Exam
  • complete the CASPer Exam

Please note: A complete application must be submitted to take the Kaplan Admissions Exam. Detailed instructions for the Kaplan Admissions Exam are located in all applications.

*Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission.

* There is a separate application for the American Indian Program.

• You must apply through your local community college and its nursing program. Participating schools include:
  • Maricopa Community Colleges
  • Arizona Western College
  • Central Arizona College
  • Coconino Community College
  • Mohave Community College
  • Northland Pioneer Community College
  • Pima Community College
• Only the applicants accepted to a participating Arizona community college’s Nursing program will be evaluated by NAU’s Advising team for further acceptance into the CEP.
• To ensure prerequisites are meeting program requirements, students are encouraged to meet with their community college/NAU nursing advisors.
• Students must attend a CEP Information Session prior to applying to the program at their participating community college/NAU.
• Final determinations of transfer credits will be made by NAU admissions and participating community college committee members.
• Application and acceptance to Northern Arizona University (NAU) School of Nursing is completed after eligibility into the CEP is determined.

The Mid-AAS program lets you work on your BSN degree while mid-way through your associates RN licensure and is part of the RN-BSN program.

• Enrollment in 3rd or 4th semester at a regionally accredited Associate Degree in Nursing program in Arizona.
• An advisor approval form (page 7) confirming good academic standing in the ADN program, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• No more than three (3) deficient non-nursing courses, includes Liberal Studies, Diversity, and Pre-Professional courses.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 in pre-professional coursework. Any pre-professional courses taken outside the state of Arizona must be approved by the Curriculum Committee.

After your acceptance to the university, complete the BSN Mid-AAS application for the School of Nursing.

After your acceptance to the university, complete the application to the School of Nursing. A complete application packet must include all of the following:

• completed RN-BSN application
• copy of current RN license from the state where you will be doing the project-based portions of the curriculum indicating the year you were first licensed
• applicants in the semester of their associate degree RN program must provide written approval of the advisor from the associate degree RN program
• unofficial transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended

**NOTE: course descriptions are required for all pre-professional courses taken outside the state of Arizona

Complete application packets will be reviewed by the School of Nursing on the 15th of each month. You will be notified by mail of your admission status.

To be eligible for the RN-BSN program applicants must:

• have graduated from a state or nationally accredited registered nurse program or currently enrolled in the third semester of an associate degree program in nursing.
• have maintained a GPA of 2.75 in pre-professional courses (3.0 GPA if not already an RN)
• maintain a current RN license from the state in which you will be doing the project-based portions of your nursing curriculum OR evidence of current enrollment in the final semester of an associate degree RN program in the state of Arizona. Applicants in their third semester of an associate degree RN program must have a 3.0 GPA in the Nursing program and the approval of their advisor from the associate degree RN program.

Following admission to the university and the School of Nursing, nursing courses are open to:

• Any Registered Nurse
• Students in their last semester of an associate degree nursing program in the state of Arizona with a GPA of 3.0 and approval from their faculty advisor. Students not holding an RN license are eligible to take NUR 307, NUR 330, NUR 320, NUR 321, NUR 390W, NUR 420, and NUR 424, but are not eligible to enroll in NUR 427, NUR 450C, and NUR 408.

Personalized Learning

NAU’s Personalized Learning Program enables registered nurses to earn their bachelor of science in nursing degree through our fully accredited, competency-based, Personalized Learning online program. This innovative program allows students to set their own pace, and complete lessons according to their own timeline. With no deadlines and no set schedules, it’s the ideal online degree program for busy RN’s to advance their career.