How to Apply

Admission to the Nurse Science program is based on a points system. Review the student admissions profile to understand how these points are calculated.

Before applying to the program

Ensure that you meet the minimum requirements for admission to the program. Students must have the following:

Minimum 2.5 GPA in courses used for the major
Completed required prerequisite courses
Trad only: Completed pre-admission nursing exam

Application Checklist

Step 1: Apply to OSU-OKC

Interested applicants of the Nurse Science program must first apply and be admitted to OSU-OKC. When applying to OSU-OKC, declare the Nurse Science program as your major.

When applicants are transferring courses from other institutions, it is strongly suggested to apply to Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City approximately 4-6 weeks prior to submitting a program application packet.

Complete the OSU-OKC institutional application

Step 2: Have an OKEY student account to receive official school emails.

Activating an OKEY student account will provide you with a Campus-wide ID and student email address (@okstate.edu). You must list your CWID on all application documents and communicate with your official okstate.edu email account.

Step 3: Ensure all pre-requisite and support coursework is complete.

It is strongly recommended to apply to the program after you have completed all the above required (CAAHEP) prerequisite and support course(s) with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. Completion of the following courses with a “C” or better grade posted to your transcript prior to the application deadline:

Traditional Pathway Required Courses

CHEM 1154
ENGL 1113
NSCI 11113
PSYC 1113

Career Ladder Pathway Required Courses*

BIOL 2214
CHEM 1154
ENGL 1113
NSCI 11113
PSYC 1113
PSYC 2213

*PSIO 2314 is recommended to have been completed prior to application but can be taken during the same semester as NURS 1314.

At OSU-Oklahoma City, you will earn an associate in applied science degree with a major in Nurse Science. The general and related courses required for this degree will assist in providing you with the knowledge and skills you need to care for your patients and will assure that you meet the requirements of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for earning a college degree. (See important points of consideration when applying). General education courses such as English Composition, History and American Government will usually transfer if they are three credit hour courses. Science courses must be a minimum of four credit hours. It is strongly recommended to call our Admissions Department to ensure course transferability and/or our advisement department to undergo advisement for any remaining required prerequisite coursework. The University Admissions Department can be reached at 405-945-3224 and the Health Sciences academic advisor can be reached at 405-945-3313. You may also click here to check course equivalency.

Step 4: Submit official transcripts to OSU-OKC

Send copies of official, sealed and/or unopened electronic transcripts of all college courses to the admissions office along with your application packet to okc.admissions@okstate.edu. Student copies are not considered official. This process should be completed a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks prior to applying to the program.

A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 (C) on academic work completed is necessary to be considered for the cardiovascular program.

Step 5: (LPN/Paramedic students ONLY) Submit a copy of active, unencumbered, LPN or Paramedic Oklahoma state license, or copy of Paramedic National Registry certification.

Step 6: Complete and Submit Pre-admission Exams.

Traditional Pathway

Applicants interested in the traditional pathway should complete and submit Accuplacer scores in Reading, Writing, and Quantitative Reasoning

Career Ladder Pathway

Applicants interested in the Career Ladder Pathway should complete and submit HESI career mobility (HESI LPN-ADN or HESI EMS-ADN) exam results with a score of 750 or greater for LPN applicants or a score of 700 or greater for Paramedic applicants.

Step 7: Complete the Nurse Science application form for your desired pathway.

In addition to the general online application, applicants should complete and submit the program application to the department. Return the completed form to the appropriate address designated on the form.

Traditional Pathway Admission Application

LPN/PAramedic (Career Ladder) Pathway Admission Application

Our application forms are available in Adobe Acrobat* (PDF) format. Click the links to view and/or download the applications.

Complete application packets should be submitted directly to the Nurse Science department at 440 N. Portland, OKC, OK 73107 or attach your application and email it to okc.nursing@okstate.edu.

What do I do if I am not accepted?

We recommend you meet with the Health Science Advisor. We have several other health-related programs that may be of interest.