College of Nursing

The following courses must be included on the GPA calculation form when applying to the College of Nursing.

Science (minimum 4 out of 6 courses must be completed)
All science courses must include lecture and laboratory. If more than four science courses have been completed, GPA will be calculated using the four highest grades.

• Biological Concepts – Bio 105 or 230
• Anatomy Bio – 211
• Physiology Bio – 212
• Microbial Survey – Bio 233 or 309
• Chemistry – Chem 101 or 105
• Biochemistry – Chem 102 or 106

College English I

• WBIS 188 or ENG 101, 110, 202, 300, 310 or 312

Growth and Development

• Nursing 200, Psych 391 or Ed Foundation 377

Psychology

• Psych 101, 102, 104 or 110

General Education (6 credits)

• Courses may be in any University Studies Program or General Education area
    HU, ES, SS, NW, PE, MA, GE, NS, EN, XX, XK, XM, XC, XS, XL or any nursing elective
• General education fulfillments can not include other prerequisite courses listed above

The TEAS is a standardized nursing admission test designed to assess a student’s preparedness for health and science majors. 

• Completed TEAS results must be submitted with College of Nursing application. If a student has not yet taken the TEAS, then examination date and verification of registration must be supplied.
• Study guides and practice exams are available at the Polk Library circulation desk on reserve. They may also be purchased through University Books & More or the ATI website.
• Passing scores are based on the current national average. Individual subject scores are taken into consideration as well as the overall score.
• Registration fee must be paid out-of-pocket through the ATI website.
• The TEAS exam is available through UW Oshkosh (preferred) or a PSI remote testing center (if the student lives in a distant location).
• UW Oshkosh offers multiple test dates throughout the year. There is no limit to the number of times an applicant may take the exam. See the registration link below for specific testing dates and times.

Register for the TEAS here

1. Select “Register for TEAS”
2. Select “Wisconsin”
3. Select “Oshkosh” 
4. Select desired test date
5. If Oshkosh does not appear, this means dates are not yet posted for the upcoming application cycle

Part A | Applicant Contact Information

• Check for accuracy before submitting. All fields are to be completed or marked N/A if they do not apply. Once submitted, the form cannot be retrieved.

Part B | Written Application

• Please complete all sections of the written application and submit by the application deadline.
  Deadline for spring semester: Aug. 30
  Deadline for fall semester: Jan. 30
• Review the standard and year-round program options to determine which options you would like to apply for.
• Be sure to attach supporting documentation to your written application. This includes TEAS results, the forms listed below, and appeal form if applicable.
• Open document in Adobe (it is a fillable form)  although if you are having difficulties filling in any of the areas of the application form, write “see attached” and provide your information in a separate word document. Include that word document behind the appropriate section.
• Personal statements are limited to one page.

Submit written application with supporting materials to the following email:  CONTradApply@uwosh.edu

Part C | Supporting Materials

• • Background Information Disclosure Form
  • UW Oshkosh Student Disclosure Form*
    * Only for students enrolled at the Oshkosh, Fond du Lac or Fox Cities campus of UW Oshkosh.
  • Transfer Student Disclosure Form* 
    * Only for students outside the Oshkosh, Fond du Lac or Fox Cities campuses of UW Oshkosh.
  • GPA Calculation Form
    • GPA Calculation Instructions

• Following the submission of application materials, applicants will receive an email from the College of Nursing with details about completing a criminal background check.
• The associated criminal background check fee is considered an out-of-pocket expense to be paid by student.
• Results of criminal and campus background checks comply with standards required for clinical placement.

Eligible students will receive an email to register for an interview.