Is it possible to get into nursing school with a low GPA

extasy · Jul 30, 2018

Does this GPA include your pre-reqs ? Most universities require a 3.0 baseline. You can possibly try junior colleges and work your way up from there. Don't give up on your quest.

caliotter3 · Jul 30, 2018

Seriously don't think you are likely to be admitted to any CSU nursing program in CA. You should contact each one just to make certain before you set your sights on an out of state program.

joooooym · Jul 31, 2018

Including pre-reqs, I know CSU LA has that as their minimum. I was hoping on that school or National University. I'm also taking the TEAS soon so I was hoping if I get over a 90 on that, that it would help me out. I'm also coming from a JC already.

MamaKat916, BSN · Aug 14, 2018

I live in NorCal and I can tell you that even our community colleges here (Sacramento area) require a minimum of a 3.0 in all your nursing pre-reqs. CSUS also requires a 3.0 on pre reqs. I have been spending the past few semesters bumping up my GPA because a B- will drop you down below a 3.0. But be careful and research before you retake classes. CSUS, for instance, will allow a maximum of 3 courses repeated for better grades and only 1 of those can be in your pre-req sciences. So take the time and research. Every school is different. I wouldn't tell you not to work for your goal, but you may need

To be sure that you have at least a 3.0 B (not a B-) in all your pre-req classes. Some private schools may accept a lower than 3.0 if you have a fantastic TEAS or HESI score, but I've only ever seen a "recommended 3.0". Best of luck!

EDIT: I just read on another thread that LBCC holds 10 spots in their ADN program for the 2.99-2.5 GPA students. Maybe check into their program. I know you want a bachelors, but you can always bridge to a BSN if you can get into an RN program.