How competitive is UAH's nursing school?

lil mac · Oct 12, 2011

Contact the nursing school you will have other classes to take. The university where you plan to get your BSN will only exept so many credits from a transfer.

You wouldnt want to pay for classes they wont except.

ApostolicGirl · Oct 13, 2011

Thank you, I have contacted them to find out what classes I need to take. I just forgot to ask them how competitive it is to get accepted.

rcfj2290, BSN · Oct 14, 2011

I went to UAH and according to the adviser alot of times you will need to have a 3.0 GPA as long as you have a 3.0 or above you have a good chance of getting excepted.

LCater · Nov 10, 2011

I graduated from Calhoun in 2010 with a Pre-Nursing transfer degree (Associate of Science) which meant I only did my prerequisites at Calhoun. I applied to both programs and got in, but ultimately I chose UAH. I know all the programs are competitive, but in my class most of the students were transfers from other schools, so I would think you would still have a good chance of getting in. Now remember when you apply that in the Spring semester they only accept about 75 students and in the Fall they may have up to 130 students. From what I hear it is harder to get in the Spring Semester because they have a small number of sits available and as you know your GPA is what gets you in.

Molly09 · Dec 11, 2011

I am in the same exact position as you. I'm taking all my pre-reqs at calhoun and then transferring to uah. I'm applying in the spring for their fall program. Make sure you apply to the university first before you do anything else because you have to be accepted before you can apply for their nursing program. On their website it's says that they do give preference to students who have taken atleast 30 credit hours at UAH but from the research I've done as long as you have a good gpa then it doesn't matter where you took your prereqs. So thats why I decided to save money and go to Calhoun and then just make sure my grades are good. I currently have a 4.0 and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I can keep it that way! Good luck!! Maybe we have a class together. Lol.

kilo_soldier, BSN, RN · Dec 13, 2011

I'm a 2nd semester student at UAH, and what the previous poster said about the 3.0 GPA is true. As long as you have your prereqs done, you stand a great chance of getting in. My class consists of students from all over, not just UAH. The only advantage those who completed prereqs at UAH have over me is that they are familiar with the University, already know other students (helps with forming study groups), and well, that's about it. Once you get in, be ready because if you are not organized and mentally prepared, you will be overwhelmed.

GodFutureNurse · Feb 12, 2013

what if one have a gpa of 2.98 do they have a chance? have taken most of the pre reqs except A&P II?

kingleyp · Feb 26, 2013

When will you be applying? Maybe the A&P class will increase your GPA to a 3.0

kingleyp · Feb 26, 2013

Hello,

@ kilo_soldier Can you give us a little insight on what to expect at UAH? i.e, Professors, campus life, places to stay, study habits and jobs after graduation.

futurenursegirl09 · Mar 16, 2013

I have just applied for UAH fall 2013 nursing program, I have a 3.3 GPA and 5 years work experience in a doctors office and group home. I have 120 hrs volunteer work at a nursing home, do you think I will get in ?

futurenursegirl09 · Mar 16, 2013

I have just applied for UAH fall 2013 nursing program, I have a 3.3 GPA and 5 years work experience in a doctors office and group home. I have 120 hrs volunteer work at a nursing home, do you think I will get in ?