What is the expectation for grade point average for BSN students?
In order to be considered for admission to the College of Nursing , students must present a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 . Because The University of Iowa uses a cumulative gpa for admission purposes, you need to be aware that the cumulative grade point average is made up of all college-level work. Therefore, any vocational-technical courses you completed at a technical or community college do not directly transfer and do not count toward the cumulative GPA. The College of Nursing reviews the records of all applicants to the RN-BSN Progression Program on a competitive basis, once the deadline of January 15 has passed. The majority of RN-BSN students applying to the College of Nursing present grade points that are well over the minimum 2.5 GPA. Reviewers also look at the supporting GPA, which is made up of grades earned in prerequisite and supporting courses only. We are happy to work with students who may be concerned about raising the overall gpa before applying. In fact, this is part
