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Academic Catalog 2024-2025 > Policies & Undergraduate Programs > Admissions and Registration > Admissions Procedures

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.