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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:
    1. By clicking on the following link and submitting your application online
      ONLINE APPLICATION
    2. By contacting the Upper Iowa University Office of Admission:

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

  1. 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 June.
  2. Admission decisions will be made by the Director of Nursing Education and the Director of Admissions upon receipt of the following information:
    1. An RN license or verification of eligibility to obtain RN licensure (be sure you have completed this section on the application).
    2. Evidence of CPR certification (send us a copy of your current certification card).
    3. Evidence of meeting current health requirements (have the health form filled out and send it to us).
    4. Official transcript(s) from all colleges attended AND
    5. High school transcript.
    6. Completed application form.
    7. Completed background check (follow the link to the form we use).
  3. Notification of admission decision will be sent in writing to all applicants no later than seven (7) days upon receipt of completed application.
  4. 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 52142Image of student and instructor

Admission criteria

Program candidates must have:

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                       Des Moines Center

Admissions Center                     Upper Iowa University
Upper Iowa University                  1119 5th St.
605 Washington St.                    West Des Moines, IA 50265
P.O. Box 1859                            515-225-1800, ext. 215
Fayette, IA 52142                        nursing@uiu.edu
800-553-4150, ext. 2
nursing@uiu.edu

 

 


 

 
 
 

Last Updated 8/6/07