2008-09 Undergraduate Catalog
Admission to the College
Students planning a major in nursing must complete General Education and preprofessional requirements by the end of Spring semester of the sophomore year. Standards for continuation are established for nursing majors, with continuing students monitored by the college.
Degree audits identify progress toward the degree and are posted on ISIS after the fall and spring semesters. Critical-tracking criteria are outlined in the curriculum plans.
Students who desire to change their major to nursing must do so by the completion of their first academic year.
Students begin upper-division nursing studies in the fall semester of the junior year. All academic requirements must be completed by the end of the spring semester of the sophomore year.
Application for admission to upper-division course work will be made online through the College of Nursing by the March 1st deadline. Students will be admitted after Spring grades have been posted.
Admission evaluation factors include academic record, cumulative grade point average, performance in preprofessional courses, the extent to which the applicant exceeds minimum requirements, relevant achievements or experiences and career goals.
Limited-Access Program
The University of Florida’s baccalaureate nursing curriculum is a high-demand, limited-enrollment program. Enrollment is limited due to the limited availability of clinical learning facilities, availability of qualified faculty to maintain appropriate faculty-to-student ratios in all clinical areas, and high cost for program delivery.
The admission process is based upon the following criteria: overall GPA, preprofessional GPA, a statement of professional goals and relevant academic, leadership and service experiences.
The College of Nursing’s Admissions Committee will review all information presented by the applicant. Because of limited enrollment and the number of applications, many qualified applicants are unable to be admitted to the College of Nursing’s upper-division nursing courses.
Minimum Application Requirements for Native UF Students
- Completion of 60 semester hours of required General Education and preprofessional course work
- An overall GPA of at least 2.8
- A GPA of at least 2.8 in required preprofessional courses
- A grade of C or better in all required preprofessional courses
- Fulfillment of the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) requirement
- Satisfactory completion of communication and computation requirements
Required Before Enrolling in Nursing Courses:
- Certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for health care providers
- Compliance with college health policy requirements and immunizations
- Level II background check
Minimum Application Requirements for Transfer Students
For application information, all transfer students should refer to the admission as a transfer student section of the catalog. Transfer applicants must meet all university and college-specific admission requirements. Applicants from other institutions who have satisfied minimum requirements will be considered for admission at the junior level on a space-available basis.
Florida Community College Graduates
- Associate of Arts degree
- Completion of two sequential courses of foreign language in secondary school or 8-10 semester hours at the postsecondary level, or documentation of an equivalent level of proficiency
- Completion of required preprofessional course labs
- An overall GPA of at least 2.8
- A GPA of at least 2.8 in required preprofessional courses
- A grade of C or better in all required preprofessional courses
- Fulfillment of the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) requirement
- Satisfactory completion of Writing and Math Requirements
Transfer Students from Other Universities
- Completion of 60 semester hours of required general education and preprofessional course work
- Completion of two sequential courses of foreign language in secondary school or 8-10 semester hours at the postsecondary level, or documentation of an equivalent level of proficiency
- Completion of required preprofessional course labs
- An overall GPA of at least 2.8
- A GPA of at least 2.8 in required preprofessional courses
- A grade of C or better in all required preprofessional courses
- Fulfillment of the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) requirement
- Satisfactory completion of communication and computation requirements
Required of all Transfer Students Before Enrolling in Nursing Courses:
- Certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for health care providers
- Compliance with college health policy requirements and immunizations
- Level II background check
College Regulations, All Students
Health Policy
The college requires specific immunizations and periodic health screenings. Compliance with health policies is required for clinical course work. Students are expected to be physically and mentally able to perform the essential functions of the nursing curriculum, and they may be requested to provide appropriate medical documentation.
Expenditures
Expenditures specific to nursing courses include specialized equipment, uniforms, laboratory fees for clinical courses and transportation for off-campus experiences. A nursing licensure diagnostic exam will be required and will be paid for by the student.