[mt3]

Does anyone know what GPA they are accepting at the Univ of North Alabama in Florence?

[NurseDiva76]

Minimum of 2.5.

http://www2.una.edu/nursing/

[mt3]

I am currently at a school in Va that says 3.0 but the applicants need a 3.8. It was the same in TX (my husband gets transferred alot). Is it really a 2.5?

I guess I need to call and ask.

We are getting transferred again and I am finishing my last prereq. The company is trying to decide between NY and AL. I have applied to both places just in case.

[NurseDiva76]

Originally Posted by mt3

I am currently at a school in Va that says 3.0 but the applicants need a 3.8. It was the same in TX (my husband gets transferred alot). Is it really a 2.5?

I guess I need to call and ask.

We are getting transferred again and I am finishing my last prereq. The company is trying to decide between NY and AL. I have applied to both places just in case.

This is lifted directly from their application. It might look a little weird, it won't copy right.

But don't let the 2.5 GPA fool you. It is a very tough program with the highest pass rate in the state of AL right now. The faculty separate the sheep from the goats (so to speak) very quickly.



OVERVIEW OF APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants are encouraged to begin the application process well in advance of the deadline to assure a completed processed application by the deadline date.

Minimum admission requirements (see application for full details)

1. Admission to the University of North Alabama by October 1.
2. Receipt of completed nursing application by October 1.
3. Possess a UNA GPA and/or a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at time of appl.
4. Achieve a grade of “C” or better in all required prerequisites.
5. Successful completion of pre-nursing curriculum by end of current semester.
6. Signed consent and completed criminal background check by October 1.
7. Completion of Assessment Exam. (dates are given on the application)

Admission to the BSN major is competitive and admission is limited. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the nursing program.


ADMISSION IS BASED ON A CALCULATED CUMULATIVE INDEX outlined below.
After meeting the minimum admissions requirements, applicants are ranked using the following point system: (Maximum total points possible = 19)

1. UNA or Combined GPA
3.5 – 4.0 = 5 pts.
3.0 – 3.49 = 4 pts.
2.5 – 2.9 = 3 pts

2. ACT Composite Scores
23 – Above = 4 pts.
20-22 = 3 pts.
17-19 = 2 pts.
0 –16 = 1 pt.

3. Entry Status
Complete prereqs. In current semester= 1 pt.
Courses remain at end of semester= 0 pts.

4. Assessment Exam 90 – Above= 2 pts.
80 -89 = 1 pt.
79 or below= 0 pts.

Points are given for Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary combined, Math, and A & P for a maximum total of 6 points.

5. Hours completed at UNA: (does not include currently enrolled hours)

55 or greater = 3 pts.
30 – 54 = 2 pts.
20 - 29 = 1 pt.
12 – 19 = 0.5 pt.
11 or below = 0

[neurorachel]

I graduated from UNA 2 1/2 years ago. When I went in, the lowest GPA of our group was either 3.2 or 3.4. Still apply, I guess there's just a waiting list. I had transfered from another university where my gpa was a 2.0 & I retook some classes to get it higher at UNA. Good luck to you!