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Admissions Process

Upper Iowa University’s RN to BSN Program utilizes both a hard copy application process as well as an online application submittal process. The application procedure for admission to the RN to BSN Program is as follows:

1. An application packet must be completed and can be submitted in the following ways:

By clicking on the following link and submitting your application online
By contacting the Upper Iowa University Office of Admission:

Nursing Upper Iowa University
Office of Admission
605 Washington Street
P.O. Box 1859
Fayette, Iowa 52142
800-553-4150 Option 2

2. You can begin your studies at the time that works best for you. Although we encourage students to start the program in the Fall Term, you’re not locked into only one entry point. Fall Term begins in August, Spring Term begins in January, and Summer Term begins in May.

3. Admission decisions will be made by the Director of Nursing Education and the Director of Admissions upon receipt of the following information:

An RN license or verification of eligibility to obtain RN licensure (be sure you have completed this section on the application).
Evidence of CPR certification (send us a copy of your current certification card).
Evidence of meeting current health requirements (have the health form filled out and send it to us).
Official transcript(s) from all colleges attended AND
High school transcript.
Completed application form.
Completed background check

4. Notification of admission decision will be sent in writing to all applicants no later than seven (7) days upon receipt of completed application.

5. A non-refundable advance tuition deposit is required prior to registering for courses. This deposit can be submitted to:

Upper Iowa University
Office of Admission
RN to BSN Program
605 Washington Street
P.O. Box 1859
Fayette, Iowa 52142

Admission criteria

Program candidates must have:

An RN license or be eligible for RN licensure
Evidence of CPR certification
Evidence of meeting current health requirements
GPA of 2.5 or higher
Background Check

Transfer credit

Upper Iowa University accepts transfer credit from accredited community colleges and four-year colleges and universities. Not all credits for coursework completed at other institutions may be eligible for acceptance; each student’s transcript will be evaluated on an individual basis.

For more information:

Submit our online inquiry form or contact us directly:

Fayette Campus
Admissions Center
Upper Iowa University
605 Washington St.
P.O. Box 1859
Fayette, IA 52142
800-553-4150, ext. 2
nursing@uiu.edu

Des Moines Center
Upper Iowa University
1119 5th St.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
515-225-1800, ext. 215
nursing@uiu.edu

Cedar Rapids Campus
Upper Iowa Univesity
700 Bell Drive
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-848-8488
nursing@uiu.edu