Undergraduate Admission
At TCU, we are proud to foster a welcoming environment where aspiring nurses embark on an enriching journey. Our dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative learning atmosphere empower students to thrive in their pursuit of nursing excellence.
Admission Process
First-Year Students Applying to TCU
Step 1: Apply to TCU as a nursing major.
Step 2: Complete the nursing supplement.
If admitted and entering TCU as a declared nursing major, you are automatically placed in the traditional nursing program, provided you meet all prerequisite criteria.
To stay in the program, all nursing majors must uphold a TCU cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
TCU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) requires the completion of 120 credit hours: 63 nursing and 57 non-nursing.
Transfer Students Applying Directly to Nursing
Transfer students who have completed all required nursing prerequisites and are ready to begin nursing coursework should apply directly to the TCU Nursing program through NursingCAS. These applicants do not apply through the TCU Admissions application system.
Step 1: Complete all required nursing prerequisite coursework and transferable core requirements.
Step 2: Apply to the TCU Nursing program through NursingCAS.
Step 3: Submit all required application materials, including official transcripts and TEAS scores, through NursingCAS.
Transfer Nursing Clinical Applicants are evaluated for direct entry into the nursing clinical program. Admission is competitive and based on the availability of space and the qualifications of the applicant.
The NursingCAS application opens September 1 and must be submitted and verified by February 1 for fall entry.
Important: Transfer students who have not yet completed the nursing prerequisites and plan to attend TCU to complete those requirements should apply through TCU Transfer Admissions rather than NursingCAS.
While it is not a requirement of TCU or TCU Nursing, some clinical placements may require nursing students to be fully vaccinated prior to starting their clinical.
First-year students applying to TCU should check with TCU Undergraduate Admissions for application deadlines.
Transfer students applying to TCU for prerequisite completion should contact TCU Transfer Admissions.
Direct students applying to the nursing program must apply via NursingCAS.
- NursingCAS application opens – September 1
- NursingCAS application submitted and verified – February 1
Admission decisions will be communicated by April 1.
First-year applicants to TCU's undergraduate nursing major must answer the following supplemental questions:
- Share a moment when nursing became your calling, highlighting your sincere desire to help others (recommended length: 250 words).
- Describe your academic and experiential preparations for pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (recommended length: 250 words).
Access these questions through an online form linked in the my.tcu.edu portal. Portal registration instructions will be provided after applying.
Response Due Dates
Early Action and Early Decision One – November 15
Regular Decision and Early Decision Two – February 15
- Anatomy and Physiology 1
- Anatomy and Physiology 2
- Microbiology
- Statistics
- Nutrition
- Human Development
- Intro to Psychology
- Intro to Sociology
*Prerequisites must be complete before the start date in June for accelerated applicants
and August for traditional applicants.
*Science courses must be a minimum of 4 credit hours, include an in-person lab, and
be completed within 5 years of the program start date.
*Grade of C or higher must be earned in all prerequisite courses.
*Two of the three science courses (Anatomy and Physiology 1&2, Microbiology) must be
taken after high school.
The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is a four-hour computer-administered exam required for application to TCU Nursing, an assessment of a student’s academic preparedness for the nursing program.
- Direct admit students must take the TEAS exam prior to beginning nursing coursework.
- Transfer students must complete the TEAS exam prior to admission.
The exam includes four sections:
- Reading
- Math
- Science
- English & Language Usage
TCU’s nursing program recommends that students obtain an Academic Preparedness Level of Proficient, Advanced, or Exemplary on the TEAS exam.
TEAS testing is only available remotely using ATI Remote Online Proctoring. Students will need to create an account at ATI before they can register. Students will need to select Texas Christian University as their institution.
Register for TEAS
TEAS Exam Study Resources
If a nursing major leaves TCU and wants to return after a full semester, they must apply for reenrollment.
The Registrar's Office will seek approval from the Dean of the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences if the student meets enrollment criteria.
Reentering students must meet the admission requirements in the TCU Bulletin at the time of reentry and may need to pass comprehensive mastery exams.