Early Decision Option Program of Study

Early Decision Option Program of Study

Students can apply for the Early Decision Option Program of Study following their junior year of high school. Students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and want to pursue a professional career in nursing may apply for early acceptance into the nursing program. Admission into this program is competitive.

The requirements for application include:

1. ACT of 24 or better (or SAT combined score of 1650)
2. Completion of college bound high school graduation requirements with a B or greater.
   Requirements include:
   1. 4 units of English/language arts
   2. 3 units of math
   3. 3 units of science
   4. 3 units of social studies
3. Maintain a 3.0 GPA on current coursework in high school
4. Submit an essay describing why you want to enter the profession of nursing and why you should be chosen for this program

Once accepted into the program, the progression requirements include:

1. Maintain a 3.0 on all college coursework
2. Follow suggested program of study
3. Send updated transcript following the end of each semester (unless attending GU)
4. Complete the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam the semester before beginning the nursing program
5. Complete required number of hours for accepted program (66 s.h. for traditional program or 69 s.h. for accelerated program)