Nursing Students

Additional Admission Requirements

All students interested in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program should follow the Stratford University admissions process, outlined in this catalog.

New Entry: In addition to the University admissions process, applicants seeking new entry to the nursing program must submit the following:

Proof of graduation from high school indicating a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 or higher. Applicants who have completed the GED or equivalent must establish a CGPA prior to enrolling.
Submit passing scores for the TEAS test. A score of 69 %or higher on the TEAS reading component is needed to apply to the BSN program. Students may be exempted from taking the TEAS exam if they have a U.S. bachelor's degree. Other testing modalities platforms (i.e. HESI) must be reviewed by the Dean of Nursing and will not be automatically approved as a substitute for TEAS. LPN’s who do not have a conferred degree must take the TEAS. The TEAS (newest / current version required) may be taken up to three times in 12 months, with a minimum of 30 days between attempts. The acceptable date for the TEAS test will be within 12 months of the application date, yet, the time frame limitation can ultimately be determined by the Program Director and the Admission Committee.
Students submitting international educational credentials must provide an original or certified copy of the documentation, along with an official evaluation from an evaluation agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services - NACES (www.naces.org) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators – AICE (www.aice-eval.org), or completed by the American Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) own International Educational Services. Education credentials recorded in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official translation completed by one of the aforementioned agencies. The evaluation alone will not serve as a translation.
Two letters of reference and a personal statement about their desire to attend Stratford’s School of Nursing. Letters of reference must be on official letterhead with contact information, signed by the point of reference, and dated within 1 year of the application date. The student's personal statement must be signed with the student's signature.
Students must complete a current (within one year) criminal background check to submit with the admission materials. Stratford University School of Nursing reserves the right to admit or deny a student admission based on the criminal background check results. Students are encouraged to contact the State Board of Nursing to discuss possible ramifications of activities revealed in the criminal background check.

BSN Completion Students, RN to BSN: Applicants who hold an active, U.S. RN license and wish to receive a bachelor’s degree may apply for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program as a BSN completion student must submit the following:

Proof of an unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the U.S. Completion students must possess a current, active Virginia or compact state RN license
Evidence of an associate’s degree or diploma from a school of nursing
All official transcripts from colleges and nursing programs attended
Evidence of a CGPA of 3.0 or higher on college transcripts. Students who do not meet this requirement may be considered for admission with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 in the last calendar year in which the student earned 12 at least credits
Two letters of reference from an academic or professional source
A personal statement regarding the reasons for pursuing a baccalaureate degree
A criminal background check at the student’s expense

BSN Completion Students, LPN to BSN: Applicants who hold an active, U.S. LPN license and wish to receive a bachelor’s degree may apply for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program as a BSN completion student must submit the following:

Proof of an unencumbered license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in the U.S. Completion students must possess a current, active Virginia or compact state LPN license
Evidence of an associate’s degree or diploma from a school of nursing
All official transcripts from colleges and nursing programs attended
Evidence of a CGPA of 3.0 or higher on college transcripts. Students who do not meet this requirement may be considered for admission with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 in the last calendar year in which the student earned 12 at least credits
Two letters of reference from an academic or professional source
A personal statement regarding the reasons for pursuing a baccalaureate degree
A criminal background check at the student’s expense

Nursing applications must meet the deadlines posted by the School of Nursing. Typically, the deadlines are six weeks from the start of the term. Student should contact the Office of Admissions for more information.

The top qualified candidates will be selected by the Admission Committee, comprised of members determined by the committee charter.