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Requirements for Undergraduate Admission

Christian Brothers University admits students of any race, age, color, sex, religion, and national or ethnic origin.

First-Year Students:

While the Admissions Committee gives primary consideration to academic achievement, holistic evaluation is given to consider potential for collegiate success based on co-curricular activities, leadership, determination, and engagement. Evidence of these characteristics enhances a student's application. The University strongly encourages all prospective students to consider visiting through a variety of opportunities such as Preview Days, Open House, campus tours or personal visits, and other events. This allows the applicant to view the campus and meet with an admissions counselor. Applicants may seek admission in either the fall (August) or the spring (January) semester.

Christian Brothers University is a rolling admission institution, which means that application review will occur in the order in which the application is completed. Christian Brothers University is a member of the Common Application which is available at www.commonapp.org.

Students interested in applying to Christian Brothers University will have taken advantage of enriched academic opportunities during their respective high school experience. Participation in more rigorous curriculum, although not required, is strongly encouraged and would include any enriched, accelerated or advance placement coursework. Required course of study for first-year admission includes four years of high school English and Mathematics, three years of Science and Social Studies and two years of Foreign Language.  For students applying to the Gadomski School of Engineering, four years of Mathematics and Science (with preference given to laboratory sciences) are required.

The University welcomes those who believe in making a difference in their community. Utilizing the application essay and letters of recommendations are tools for interested students to showcase an array of talents and passions demonstrated throughout their respective high school experience. A minimum of one letter(s) of recommendation from either a teacher or school counselor is  recommended as well as a personal statement or writing sample in assisting with a holistic application review process.

Christian Brothers University is a test-optional institution and does not require the ACT or SAT scores for admission consideration. If the applicant chooses to include ACT or SAT results, tests scores must be included on the official high school transcript or sent directly from the ACT or College Board. Any scores submitted will factor into the holistic review. 

Students wishing to declare certain engineering or science majors will be required to exhibit math proficiency via standardized test scores or institutional assessment. 

Admitted first-year students choosing to enroll should submit an enrollment deposit or commitment by May 1st and must submit an official, final high school transcript after graduation.

The following qualifications are preferred of those seeking admission with regular first-year student standing, although a holistic evaluation may allow for additional admission:

  1. Graduation from an approved secondary school.
  2. A scholastic average of at least “B” and rank in the upper 1/2 of the graduating class.

Homeschool Students: The following qualifications are recommended for homeschooled students seeking admission to CBU:

  1. Graduation from an accredited homeschool entity
  2. A scholastic average of at least a “B”
  3. Course descriptions and listing of curriculum strongly preferred.

Transfer Students: Students who wish to transfer from other colleges will be considered if they are in good standing at the college of last attendance.

  1. Transfer students must submit transcripts from each institution attended after high school graduation.
  2. Transfer students having earned 23 or fewer hours of college work since high school graduation must also provide a final high school transcript. 

 (See transfer of credit from other institutions.)

International Students: International Students who intend to enter the University must have the equivalent of a high school education and have sufficient command of English to enable them to do the prescribed work. Proof of English proficiency may be shown by means of the TOEFL , IELTS, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency, Duolingo English Test or the Pearson Test for English (PTE) exam. Minimum scores are TOEFL (68); or IELTS (6.0); or C1 Advanced grade of C; or C2 Proficiency grade of C; or Duolingo English Test score of 100; or Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 50. Students may use the SAT Critical Reading test with a score of 25, or the ACT English sub score of 21. Students graduating from a U.S. high school or students who have earned a 2.5 or greater and 30 semester hours or fewer from a U.S. regionally accredited college will also show proof of English proficiency. If an internal transcript evaluation cannot be performed, a NACES evaluation will be requested.

Special Students (non-degree seeking): Qualified applicants who desire to take one or more courses but in general do not intend to earn a degree at Christian Brothers University may be accepted as Special students. Application for admission should be made to the Office of Admissions. Special students may accumulate no more than 36 semester hours of credit at Christian Brothers University. Special students will not be able to have any transfer credit, including challenge exams, granted while classified as special students. Special students are not eligible for financial aid.

In exceptional circumstances, the Admissions Committee may invite a candidate who does not qualify for degree status to enter the University as a Special Student (non-degree seeking) for a limited period of time. In this time, the student must demonstrate adequate preparation and motivation to pursue the degree program of studies for which they have applied.

To seek a change of status to that of a degree-seeking student, a Special student must have completed at least 12 hours of credit at the University and be in good academic standing.

Qualified Special students who wish to pursue a degree must reapply to the Day program for a change of status after they have demonstrated their qualifications. Students who are enrolled at another institution and wish to take a course or courses for credit at Christian Brothers University should present official correspondence from that institution to the Office of Admissions noting good standing and authorization to enroll in specific courses.

Dual Enrollment Students:

Christian Brothers University participates in the Tennessee Dual Enrollment program. This program partially funds high school students’ study at eligible postsecondary institutions. Participating students receive college credit and can receive credit toward high school graduation. Students remain enrolled at their current high school and are also enrolled at CBU as a special part-time student.

To be eligible to participate in Dual Enrollment, you must:

  1. Be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior;
  2. Have a high school GPA of 2.5 or higher; 
  3. Have either an ACT Composite of 21+, an SAT Composite of 1070+, a PSAT Composite of 790+, or a PLAN score of 18+.
  4. Enroll in 100 and 200 level courses;
  5. Maintain the minimum grade point requirement of 2.0 in the college coursework (which means the student must achieve a grade of A or B in the course(s) attempted). If the minimum grade point is not achieved, the student will no longer be able to participate in the dual enrollment program.

Unless otherwise specified in a separate participating high school MOU Agreement with CBU, all dual enrollment students must maintain a minimum GPA requirement of a 2.0 in all college coursework in order to continue receiving TSAC grant funds and enrolling in CBU courses.

 

Admissions Committee: A limited number of entering first-year students and transfer students who do not meet the minimum requirements for regular admission may be considered by the Admissions Committee for entrance into the University. If a student is accepted by the Admissions Committee, they may be admitted under one of the following conditions:

  1. Accepted with a limitation on the number of hours and/or specific courses that may be attempted during the first semester or
  2. Accepted as a student as a General Studies major.

The decision of the Admissions Committee may be appealed to the Academic Vice President upon the initiation of the Director of Admissions.

Acceptance Procedure

Admission is selective, and students are encouraged to apply as early as possible after applications open on August 1. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling admissions basis; however, the preferred application date is May 1 for the Fall semester and January 1 for the Spring semester. Students who apply after these dates will be considered for admission on a space available basis. When a student has filed a completed application (official high school transcript, official college transcripts when applicable, and other items requested for holistic review by Admissions Counselors (e.g., essay, letter(s) of recommendation, and official ACT or SAT scores)) with the Office of Admissions, the Admissions Committee will act upon it. Admissions will begin releasing decisions no later than November 15. Students will be notified of the decision shortly thereafter.

When committing to attend, students must submit a completed health form and are required to confirm a place within the entering class with a non-refundable deposit of $300.00. Some reductions to this fee may be made at the discretion of the Director of Admissions. (This does not include the $150 housing deposit for those who plan to reside on campus. First-Year Students and others wishing to live on campus should also submit a housing agreement.)

No acceptance will be considered final until the above fee and forms are returned, including final transcripts of work in progress at the time the application was received by the Admissions Office.

ACT Scores and Placement Information for First-Year Student Registration

As a test-optional institution, CBU utilizes placement testing in some instances for major and or course placement

Math

MATH ACT score of 21 or lower student must take Math Placement test at Orientation:

  1. If score qualifies for MATH 103 or higher, student is allowed to also register for CHEM 101.
  2. If score does NOT qualify for MATH 103, student will register for ALG 115/ALG 120 combo. Once these courses are passed, they can register for CHEM 101 and MATH 103 the next semester.

English

  • ACT ENGLISH and READING 26 or higher may choose the course that fits their needs for first-year writing - ENG 121/L, ENG 122/L, or ENG 123.
  • ACT ENGLISH and READING lower than 26 will be directed through the first-year writing placement process. This process guides students to better understanding their own needs as first-year college writers. Using that guidance, students may choose from ENG 121/L, ENG 122/L, or ENG 123.

Biology

Chemistry

  • MATH ACT score of 19 or lower: start with ALG 115/120 before taking any Chemistry
  • MATH ACT score of 20, 21, 22, 23 or 24: CHEM 101
  • MATH ACT 25 or higher & COMPOSITE ACT 25 or higher: CHEM 113/CHEM 113L
  • MATH ACT 27 or higher: CHEM 115/CHEM 115L

MATH ACT score of 24 or lower student and the Chemistry Placement test at Orientation:

Students have the option of taking the Chemistry Placement test at Orientation to try to place into CHEM 113/113L.

Computer Science

Declaring a Science Major

  • MATH ACT 20 or higher: student can declare any science major
  • MATH ACT 19 or lower: student must be an Unspecified Science major

Declaring the ABET Engineering Majors (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical)

  • MATH ACT 22 or higher OR test into MATH 107/MATH 110 or MATH 117: student can declare any ABET ENGR major
  • MATH ACT 21 or lower: student must be an Unspecified Engineering major

Additional Means of Transferring Credit

Students who have successfully passed one or more of the Advanced Placement Tests of the College Entrance Examination Board, TN Statewide Dual Credit, the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) of the CEEB (including DSST-CLEP) and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) may ask for advanced standing and / or credit when they submit their applications for admission to Christian Brothers University. The maximum number of credit hours that can be granted through any combination of the above is 30. Only official scores reports sent directly from the issuing agency / institution to CBU are acceptable.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP): The Department Chair where the course resides will decide on the type of credit to be granted and the college course or courses to be granted, based on the AP score report. The actual decision to grant credit is based on such factors as the content of courses in the University’s curriculum and the applicability of the submitted area of advanced study to the prescribed or elective requirements of the program in which the student is enrolled.

AP TESTS SCORE ON AP TEST
5 4 3
Arts
Art History ART Elective, 3 hrs. ART Elective, 3 hrs. No Credit
Studio Art: 2-D Design ART Elective, 3 hrs. ART Elective, 3 hrs. No Credit
Studio Art: 3-D Design ART Elective, 3 hrs. ART Elective, 3 hrs. No Credit
Studio Art: Drawing ART Elective, 3 hrs. ART Elective, 3 hrs. No Credit
English
English Language & Comp. ENG 123 & ENG 130 ENG 123 No Credit
English Literature & Comp. ENG 211 & Elective (3 hrs.) ENG 211 No Credit
History & Social Science
Comparative Government & Politics POLS 115 POLS 115 No Credit
European History HIST Elective, 6 hrs.
(100-Level)		 HIST Elective, 3 hrs.
(100-Level)		 No Credit
Human Geography GEOG 340 GEOG 340 No Credit
Macroeconomics ECON 215 ECON 215 No Credit
Microeconomics ECON 214 ECON 214 No Credit
Psychology PSYC 105 & Elective (3 hrs.) PSYC 105 No Credit
U.S. Government & Politics POLS 112 POLS 112 No Credit
U.S. History HIST 151 & 152 HIST 152 No Credit
World History HIST 107 & 108 HIST 107 No Credit
Math & Computer Science
Precalculus MATH 117 MATH 117  
Calculus AB MATH 131 MATH 131 MATH 131
Calculus BC MATH 131 & 132 MATH 131 & 132 MATH 131
Computer Science A CS 112/L & 172/L CS 112/L No Credit
Computer Science Principles CS Elective, 3hrs CS Elective, 3hrs No Credit
Statistics STAT 221 STAT 221 No Credit
Sciences
Biology BIOL 111/L & 112/L BIOL 111/L No Credit
Chemistry CHEM 113/L & 114/L CHEM 113/L No Credit
Environmental Science BIOL 107/L BIOL 107/L No Credit
Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism PHYS 251/1L PHYS 251/L No Credit
Physics C: Mechanics PHYS 150/L PHYS 150/L No Credit
Physics 1: Algebra-Based PHYS 201/L PHYS 201/L No Credit
Physics 2: Algebra-Based PHYS 202/L PHYS 202/L No Credit
World Languages & Cultures
Chinese Language and Culture CHIN 101,102, 201 & 202  CHIN 101 & 102 No Credit
French Language & Culture FREN 101,102, 201 & 202 FREN 101 & 102 No Credit
German Language and Culture GRM 101, 102, 201 & 202 GRM 101 &  102 No Credit 
Latin Language and Culture LATN 101, 102, 201 & 202 LATN 101 & 102  No Credit
Spanish Language & Culture SPAN 101, 102, 201 & 202 SPAN 101 & 102 No Credit
Spanish Literature & Culture SPAN 101, 102, 201 & 202 SPAN 101 & 102 No Credit

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB): Christian Brothers University will evaluate higher level International Baccalaureate courses for college credit for students scoring between a 4 and 7. An official transcript from the IB school must be sent to CBU before credit can be evaluated.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (HL Higher Level Only)
7 6 5 4
Biology BIOL 111/L & 112/L BIOL 111/L & 112/L BIOL 111/L & 112/L BIOL 111 & 111L
Chemistry CHEM 113/L & 114/L CHEM 113/L & 114/L CHEM 113/L & 114/LL CHEM 113/L & 114/L
Computer Science CS 112/L & 172/L CS 112/L & 172/L CS 112/L & 172/L CS 112/L & 172/L
Economics ECON 214 & 215 ECON 214 & 215 ECON 214 & 215 ECON 214 & 215
English ENG 211 & Elective ENG 211 & Elective ENG 211 ENG 211
French FREN 101, 102, 201, 202
& 301		 FREN 101,102, 201 & 202 FREN 101, 102 & 201 FREN 101 & 102
German GRM 101,102, 201, 202
& 301		 GRM 101, 102, 201 & 202 GRM 101,102 & 201 GRM 101 & 102
History (American) HIST 151 & 152 HIST 151 & 152 HIST 151 & 152 HIST 151 & 152
History (European) HIST 107 & 108 HIST 107 & 108 HIST 107 & 108 HIST 107 & 108
Latin   LATN 101, 102, 201 & 202
  LATN 101,102, 201 & 202 LATN 101,102 & 201   LATN 101 & 102
Mathematics MATH 131 & 132 MATH 131 & 132 MATH 131 & 132 MATH 131 & 132
Philosophy PHIL 220 PHIL 220 PHIL 220 PHIL 220
Physics PHYS 150/L & 251/L PHYS 150/L & 251/L PHYS 150/L & 251/L PHYS 150/L & 251/L
Psychology PSYC 105 PSYC 105 PSYC 105 PSYC 105
Spanish SPAN 101, 102,  201, 202 & 301 SPAN 101, 102,  201 & 202 SPAN 101, 102 &  201 SPAN 101 & 102
Theatre THEA Elective
(100-Level)		 THEA Elective
(100-Level)		 THEA Elective
(100-Level)		 THEA Elective
(100-Level)
Visual Arts ART 101 ART 101 ART 101 ART 101

TN STATEWIDE DUAL CREDIT: Students who pass their statewide dual credit challenge exam are eligible to receive college credit at CBU.

A student is responsible for providing his/her official statewide dual credit course/exam information in order for postsecondary credits to be awarded. The Department Chair presiding over the course will decide on the type of credit to be granted Below are the score requirements for Dual Credit:

Statewide Dual Credit Course Cut Score
Pre-Calculus 75%
Greenhouse Management 70%
Agribusiness Finance 70%
Statistics 75%
Health Information Technology 75%
Sociology 70%
Criminal Justice I 80%

DANTES SUBJECT STANDARDIZED TEST (DSST): Credit may be allowed for college courses satisfactorily completed through the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (Dantes-Military CLEP), subject to the recommendation of the course Departmental Chair. Below are the available CLEP Exams and recommendations for credit by the CBU Department Chairs:

COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP) OF THE COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION BOARD (CEEB): Christian Brothers University participates in the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). Students who, by virtue of study or travel abroad, work experience, independent study, advanced work in high school, or study in non-accredited institutions, believe that they might already possess knowledge comparable to that expected in certain courses may receive credit and placement based on acceptable scores of selected Subject Examinations administered by CLEP. Acceptable CLEP scores on specified exams are determined by individual departments. A student may not receive CLEP credit for any course which was previously failed either at Christian Brothers University or elsewhere. Only official score reports sent directly from the issuing agency / institution to CBU are acceptable. CLEP tests, the minimum scores and CBU course equivalencies are as follows:

CLEP TESTS SCORE CBU EQUIVALENT
Composition and Literature
American Literature 50 ENG 223 & ENG 224
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature 50 ENG 211 & ENG Elective (3 hrs.)
College Composition 50 ENG 123
English Literature 50 ENG 221 & ENG 222
World Languages
French Language (Level 1) 50 FREN 101 & FREN 102
French Language (Level 2) 62 FREN 101, FREN 102 & FREN 201
German Language (Level 1) 50 GRM 101 & GRM 102
German Language (Level 2) 63 GRM 101, GRM 102 & GRM 201
Spanish Language (Level 1) 50 SPAN 101 & SPAN 102
Spanish Language (Level 2) 63 SPAN 101, SPAN 102 & SPAN 201
History & Social Sciences
American Government 60 POLS 112
History of the United States I 60 HIST 151
History of the United States II 60 HIST 152
Human Growth & Development 50 PSYC 218
Introduction to Education Psychology 50 PSYC 315
Introductory Psychology 50 PSYC 105
Introductory Sociology 50 SOC 101
Principles of Macroeconomics 60 ECON 215
Principles of Microeconomics 60 ECON 214
Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 60 HIST 107
Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present 60 HIST 108
Science & Mathematics
Calculus 54 MATH 131
Precalculus 54 MATH 117
Business
Financial Accounting 60 ACCT 260
Introductory Business Law 60 BLAW 301
Principles of Marketing 50 MKTG 311
Principles of Management 50 MGMT 227

Experiential Learning Assessment

Students may apply for and be granted college-level credit for knowledge and understanding related to the student’s degree program which was gained from work-site or other experiences. The student must work with their Department Chair who oversees the area in which credit is being sought to initiate the paperwork and to pay the assessment fee. The Department will complete the evaluation form detailing what, if any, credit should be awarded. Upon completion of the form, the student must make the appropriate payment with the Business Office for any credit being granted. Upon payment of appropriate fees and receiving the Experiential Learning Assessment paperwork, the Office of the Registrar will post the credit. There is no GPA associated with awarding this type of credit, and is not subject to the maximum of 30 allowable credits for non-traditional credit. The credit awarded will not be posted to the student’s transcript until the student has earned 12 hours of academic credit at Christian Brothers University.

Credit for Military Service and Schooling

All post-secondary education / training including military will be evaluated, and credit granted appropriately.

ACE Credit

The American Council on Education's College Credit Recommendation Service connects workplace learning with colleges and universities by helping adults gain access to academic credit for formal courses and examinations taken outside the traditional classroom. Students completing ACE courses and/or training should submit an official ACE transcript to the Office of the Registrar for an evaluation of transfer credit.

  • AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION (ACE) WORKFORCE TRAINING: Credit may be granted for completion of workforce training evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE).
  • AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION (ACE) ARMED SERVICES/MILITARY: Credit may be granted for military experience evaluated by ACE, which is transcribed onto a Joint Services Transcript (JST) for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and the Department of Defense.

Admissions Procedures

First-Year Students:

The applicant should send the following items to the Office of Admissions:

  1. Completed application.
  2. High school transcript reflecting at least six semesters of completed work.
  • A final official transcript with graduation date is required prior to enrollment.
  • For those without a high school diploma, an acceptable GED score is required.

Additional items are preferred: 

  1. Official ACT or SAT scores. CBU is a test-optional institution; however, any scores submitted by the student or via transcript become part of the student record. 
  2. Student essay, personal statement, and a letter of recommendation are parts of each application submitted.
  3. Additional materials (e.g., updated transcripts, an interview) may be requested by Admissions depending on the review of the application. 

Recommended prior to commitment: 

  1. An on-campus visit
  2. Interview with admissions officer
  3. Campus tour

Transfer Students:

The applicant should send the following items to the Office of Admissions:

  1. Completed application.

  2. Transcripts from every institution, college, university attended.
  3. An official high school transcript is required if the student has completed fewer than 24 credit hours of college work.
  4. An interview, upon request of Admissions Counselor once an application has been submitted and reviewed.

Additional items are preferred: 

  1. ACT/SAT scores
  2. Student essay or personal statement
  3. A letter of recommendation

Recommended prior to commitment: 

  1. An on-campus visit
  2. Interview with admissions officer
  3. Campus tour

Returnee/Transfer Returnees:

The applicant should send the following items to the Office of Admissions:

  1. Completed application form.
  2. Complete official transcripts from all colleges attended since last attendance at CBU.

Other items may be requested as part of the review process: 

  1. A student essay or personal statement
  2. An interview
  3. A letter of Recommendation
  4. Additional items and information


International Students:

The applicant should send the following items to the Office of Admissions:

  1. Completed application form.
  2. Official transcripts* of all work done at the secondary level or above. Transcripts from international universities must be evaluated by a US credentialing agency that holds membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org/members). 
  3. Proof of English proficiency or the ACT English sub score of 21. CBU will accept English proficiency scores received within the past two years.
  4. CBU is a Test Optional school; therefore, the applicant may choose whether or not to submit ACT and SAT scores. 
  5. Depending on the review, additional items and information may be requested by Admissions.

A declaration of finance and supporting bank statements are required before CBU can issue an I-20.

Only courses with a grade of “C” or better will be accepted for transfer credit.

Students should not deposit until they have been issued a visa. 

Special Students / Transient Students (no financial aid available):

The applicant should send to the Office of Admissions the following requirements specific to their status:

  1. All applicants:  Completed application form and any additional items and information requested by Admissions.
  2. College Graduate or Previous College Student:  official transcript(s) from previous institution(s).
  3. New First-Year Student:  proof of high school graduation or concurrent enrollment or acceptable GED.
  4. Student in a Special Course/Program: official high school transcript or complete official transcripts of other institutions attended; acceptance by the director of that program.
  5. Non-matriculated Students:  proof of high school graduation or GED, as requested. If student completed college work, the most recent transcript showing good standing and appropriate prerequisites.

RN to BSN Students:

  1. An active/unrestricted multistate license as a Registered Nurse (RN) allowing practice in the state of TN or successful completion of the NCLEX before the start of the semester. Prospective students may apply in the last semester of the Associate degree program. 
  2.  A minimum of 2.0 grade point average.
  3. Official transcripts* of all previous academic credits from each of the schools, colleges, or universities previously attended. 
  4. A completed Application Form.
  5. Proof of immunizations from vaccine preventable diseases, including proof of current TB surveillance and influenza. 
  6. Current certification in the American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) course as evidenced by submission of a copy of the student's BLS provider card.
  7. Any other requirements as set by the Director, the Dean, and the Academic Vice President. 

It is strongly recommended the student have a personal computer and high-speed internet access.

Official transcripts must be received by mail directly from a previous institution to CBU. CBU will also accept electronic transcripts via approved vendors. Faxed copies, hand delivered, or "Issued to Student" transcripts will not be accepted as official documents. 


Traditional BSN Admissions Requirements:

  1. Be admitted to CBU as a degree-seeking undergraduate student.
  2. Minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.5.
  3. CBU is a test-optional institution. For those submitting test scores, an ACT 22 or higher or SAT 1020 or higher or HESI Score 65th Percentile or higher is recommended. CBU Nursing follows a holistic admission approach, where there is no mandatory minimum score requirement. Nevertheless, applicants who meet the recommended scores will be given preference.
  4. Prerequisite Courses must be completed at the time of enrollment.  Students with incomplete prerequisites at the time of application should list these courses in their Letter of Interest, including anticipated dates of completion:
  5. A minimum grade of “C” is required in all prerequisite and general education courses.
  6. Minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA is required for prerequisite science courses.
    • Two (2) of the three (3) prerequisite science courses must be completed (not in-progress) at the time of application; all three (3) must be complete prior to enrollment in program.
    • One (1) science prerequisite course may be repeated only once. If repeated, an average earned grade of the initial and repeated course will be used in the science GPA calculation
    • Applicants are required to complete prerequisite science courses within eight (8) years of admission.
  7. A maximum of only two (2) general education courses outstanding (6 hours) at the time of enrollment.
  8. Students who are transferring from another Nursing program must submit a letter of good standing from the Dean/Director of the previous Nursing program.
  9. Applicants dismissed from another Nursing program are eligible to apply.  No Nursing credits will be transferable from a program in which the student was dismissed.
  10. Letter of Interest. An 1-2 page letter of interest should include a discussion of the applicant's interest in nursing and a personal reflection on enrollment in the Nursing program.  A list of all incomplete prerequisites with anticipated completion dates should be included in this letter.
  11. Physical, gross and fine motor, auditory, visual, and tactile abilities sufficient to provide nursing care as outlined in the CBU Nursing Program Handbook Health and Vaccination Policy.
  12. Proof of vaccinations, satisfactory TB screening, and annual influenza vaccination as outlined in the CBU Nursing Program Handbook Health and Vaccination Policy.
  13. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR Certification) prior to and maintained throughout enrollment.
  14. Acceptance to the Nursing program is conditioned upon the successful completion of a criminal background check (CBC) and drug screening.
  15. Admission to the Nursing program is a competitive process.  Admissions is based on the number of applications and seats available.  Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee admission to the program.

Early Admission Traditional BSN Requirements:

Highly qualified high school seniors can apply for early admission during their senior year of high school.

  1. Minimum 3.5 high school GPA
  2. Minimum ACT Composite 27 or SAT Composite 1280
  3. Complete online Application by January 15th in Senior year of high school
  4. Early admission guarantees a seat in the cohort starting 2 years from time of first admission to CBU, if following requirements are met:
    • 3.0 Overall College GPA
    • All prerequisites must be completed with a B or higher
    • No prerequisites can be repeated
    • No deferments for enrollment
    • Meet all other general admissions requirements
  5. If requirements are not met, students can still apply for admissions via the general admission process. 
  6. Early admission to the Nursing program is a competitive process.  Early admission is based on the number of applications and seats available.  Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee early admission to the program.

Disciplinary Admissions:

  1. No student shall be admitted to Christian Brothers University who is under the disciplinary sanction of suspension or expulsion from another institution. Once a student is again in good standing at the institution of previous enrollment, they may be admitted through the regular Christian Brothers University admission policy, providing the admission is approved by the Admissions Disciplinary Committee.
  2. All applicants with prior felony charges must go through a background check. Admittance to the University must then be approved by the Admissions Disciplinary Committee.
  3. All First Time First-Year Students with high school suspensions of violent nature must be approved by the Admissions Disciplinary Committee prior to acceptance to the University.

Registration

Prior to registration, all students must meet with their Academic Advisor to plan their schedule and to obtain an alt pin.  Once registration opens up for the upcoming semester(s), students register themselves via BannerWeb.  After registration is complete, students will then be billed and they must settle their account with the Business Office.  Registration is finalized or completed only after making payment or arrangements for payment in the Business Office.

Students must settle their accounts with the Business Office prior to the first day of classes. Students whose accounts are not settled by the deadline will be dropped from their classes, and they will be assessed a $250 late fee upon reregistration for classes. Original schedules will not be maintained, and the reregistration is subject to class availability.

It is the student who is ultimately responsible for knowing and following the courses and graduation requirements published in the catalog.