Samford University, Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing

3.0 (cumulative) on a 4.0 scale on all college work attempted ; 2.5 (cumulative) on a 4.0 scale on required science courses (chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and microbiology) 2.0 (each) on general education courses required for the nursing curriculum.  No ACT or SAT scores are required;  Program begins each Fall. Prospective undergraduate students who desire to enter the Accelerated Second Degree BSN (15-month) program must submit an application packet directly to the School of Nursing.
The application packet (not in a binder) must include the following items and be mailed to:
Jan Paine, Director of Undergraduate Student Services
Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing (IVMSON)
Samford University
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL  35229
1.School of Nursing Accelerated Second Degree Program application
2.One-page essay describing why you are choosing nursing as a career and what your plans are following graduation.
3.Non-refundable application fee of $35. The fee is waived for Samford graduates and previous applicants. Make checks payable to Samford University.
4.Signed copy of Performance Standards
5.Current Photo
6.Two official transcripts of all colleges and universities previously attended. You must request that these transcripts be mailed directly to you.
7.Three completed recommendation forms.  The forms must be submitted in sealed envelopes signed across the seal by the recommender.  The three recommendations required are: one academic, one personal, and one professional. (An additional professional recommendation may be submitted if an academic recommendation is not readily available.) Recommendations should attest to the applicant’s academic ability and potential.
The following criteria are also necessary for admission consideration:
1.Personal interview with the Accelerated Second Degree Program director and faculty.
2.International applicants or American citizens who learned English as a second language must score at least 550 (paper), 213 (computer) or 80 (internet) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).