Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a minimum GPA requirement to apply? 

Applicants to the Traditional and Second Degree BSN programs require a minimum 3.3 GPA in (on a 4.0 scale) on all prerequisite coursework and a minimum grade of "C" is required in each of the prerequisite courses. For BSN applicants, both the prerequisite GPA and nursing science GPA will need to meet this minimum. The courses used to calculate the nursing science GPA include mathematics, lifespan growth and development, general psychology, anatomy and physiology I and II, chemistry and microbiology. MSN students will be evaluated by their overall and last 60 hours GPA from undergraduate course work in addition to other application requirements.

Do I need a minimum number of prerequisited completed when I apply? 

Yes. By the application deadline, applicants must have completed a minimum of 40 prerequisite course credit hours of the 59 hours required. Of those 40, twelve (12) credit hours must be from the following Nursing Science courses: Lifespan psychology (3), general psychology (3), Texas A&M core math (3 or 4), chemistry (4), anatomy & physiology (8), and microbiology (4).

Do you require a minimum number of practice years as a condition of admission to the MSN program?

No. There is a minimum number of practice hours of 1500 by your first clinical course.

If I want to attend Texas A&M to complete my prerequisite courses, what should I list as a major since nursing is not a choice?
Students may select any major at Texas A&M; however, the degree plan for the major should be flexible enough to allow the student to complete the required nursing prerequisite courses. Suggested majors include nutrition, psychology or sociology. Many students elect to finish a first degree before applying to the College of Nursing, so it is important to select a major that aligns with your interests and future career goals.

Am I allowed to repeat coursework to improve my grade? How will repeated courses be averaged in to my GPA?
Students may repeat a course; however, both grades earned will be used in the calculation of the GPA. Two prerequisite failures within a 5 year period will make the applicant ineligible.


For more information, contact an advisor in the Office of Student Affairs.