Application Process:
All applicants for the BSN Pre-Licensure program at 大象传媒 who meet the minimum published criteria (see Admission Requirements) are encouraged to apply by the stated deadlines below.

Admission is competitive, therefore, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. General admission to the University does not admit a student to the baccalaureate degree program in nursing. Admission decisions are based on cumulative GPA for all completed coursework with consideration given to the overall admission packet: TEAS score, prerequisite coursework, previous degrees, personal essay statement healthcare experience, and evidence of LPN licensure (if applicable). Special consideration is given to prerequisite coursework in General Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry and Math as these courses are highly predictive of success in nursing coursework. Patterns of repeated coursework and course failures are also considered during the admission process.

  1. TEAS Exam Score of Proficient (58.7% or above)
    Applicants must take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS) prior to applying to the nursing program. TEAS tests taken within the past 3 years from date of application will be valid. Students who have been granted early acceptance are not required to take the TEAS. The TEAS is designed to evaluate the academic readiness of candidates prior to admission into the nursing program. The results also provide documentation useful for counseling and advisement. This examination also assesses the candidate鈥檚 ability to respond and apply knowledge to new situations and to understand complex technical material and relationships. All students must score at ATI Academic Preparedness Category of Proficient (58.7%) or above in order to be considered for admission. The highest score achieved will be used in the overall admission decision. A copy of the TEAS results must be uploaded as part of the application process. Potential applicants may take the TEAS test a total of 2 times per calendar year (January 1-December 31). The TEAS will be administered on the 大象传媒 campus. Click to register for a testing session. (You must first create an account with ATI. The institution is listed as MO Western State U BSN.) For more detailed information, visit our Testing Center website. Applicants who take the TEAS elsewhere are eligible for application.
  2. Submit an Application to 大象传媒鈥檚 BSN Pre-Licensure Program
    Applications are submitted electronically
  3. Additional Application Information
    • A personal essay statement is required and must be included with your application. Criteria for the personal essay statement are: 鈥淧rovide a personal statement that is between 250-300 words. This statement should provide a rationale as to why you should be accepted to the 大象传媒 nursing program. Also describe how you will make an impact on the profession of nursing.鈥
    • References are not required for the application to the BSN program.
  4. Submit a 大象传媒 Admissions Application (if not a current 大象传媒 student)
    Submit an undergraduate application for admission to the Admissions Office. For questions regarding undergraduate admissions (including 大象传媒 deadlines), please call (816) 271-4266 or check the website. Admission to 大象传媒 is a requirement for admission to 大象传媒鈥檚 BSN Pre-Licensure program.
  5. Submit official transcripts to Admissions
    Submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the 大象传媒 Admissions Office, 4525 Downs Drive, Eder Hall 101, St. Joseph, MO 64507. Transcripts will not be considered until they are received, opened, and processed in the system by the Admissions Office. Admissions will decide what course work is transferable to the University.
  6. Attach unofficial transcripts in your BSN application
    Unofficial transcripts from every college or university that you have attended (outside of 大象传媒) must be attached to your BSN application
  7. Complete or plan to complete all general studies and prerequisite coursework prior to beginning the BSN program at 大象传媒
    The 大象传媒 School of Nursing can only consider applicants who meet all the minimum criteria, which includes completion of general studies and prerequisite courses prior to the beginning of the term in which you have applied. Please review the Sample Program for the BSN Pre-Licensure program for more information regarding general studies and prerequisite course requirements.

Application Deadlines
The School of Nursing typically accepts 60 students into the BSN Pre-Licensure program twice per year in the fall and spring semesters. The application deadlines for applications to the BSN Pre-licensure program and for general admission to 大象传媒 are listed below:

Term Application Deadlines 鈥 BSN Application Deadlines 鈥 大象传媒
Spring 2027 August 15, 2026 Contact 大象传媒 Admissions Office
Fall 2027 January 15, 2027 Contact 大象传媒 Admissions Office
Spring 2028 August 15, 2027 Contact 大象传媒 Admissions Office
Fall 2028 January 15, 2028 Contact 大象传媒 Admissions Office
Spring 2029 August 15, 2028 Contact 大象传媒 Admissions Office

Title IX, 504/ADA
In keeping with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in regard to sex discrimination and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in regard to handicap discrimination as well as other applicable federal and state laws, 大象传媒 follows a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in regard to all employment practices and to all educational programs and activities including financial aid, recruitment, admission, housing, and placement. Inquiries regarding the application of these laws may be submitted to the Title IX Coordinator, Blum 231, (816) 271-4557, titleix@missouriwestern.edu OR the accessibility resource center director, Eder 201, (816) 271-4330 arc@missouriwestern.edu.

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