Florida Atlantic University
Traditional BSN · Boca Raton, FL
Program Requirements
- Min. Overall GPA
- Not specified
- Min. Science GPA
- Not specified
- Entrance Exam
- None required
- Min. Exam Score
- Not specified
- CASPer Required
- No
- Application Deadline
- Freshman Direct Admit - Early decision Oct 15; General admission Jan 15
- Program Type
- Traditional BSN
Notes
FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. The official nursing page states FAU has NO traditional/upper-division BSN track; entry options are Freshman Direct Admit (4-year, captured here), Accelerated BSN, and RN-BSN. Freshman Direct Admit admits from high school using a recalculated HS GPA of 3.60 (dept page; catalog states 3.50) and SAT 1200/ACT 25 - no TEAS/HESI. Nursing science courses are integrated into the curriculum, not pre-admission prerequisites, so requiredCourses left empty. Verified from official Freshman Direct Admit page (2026-06-26).
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- 1Review this school's first-year / direct-admit criteria on its official nursing page.
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Frequently asked questions about Florida Atlantic University's nursing program
Is Florida Atlantic University's BSN program direct-admit?
Yes, Florida Atlantic University's Traditional BSN program is a direct-admit program. You apply to the university as a first-year student without a nursing-specific cutoff.
What are the application deadlines for the BSN program at Florida Atlantic University?
For Florida Atlantic University's Traditional BSN program, the early decision deadline is October 15, and the general admission deadline is January 15.
What GPA do you need for Florida Atlantic University's BSN program?
Florida Atlantic University does not publish a minimum overall GPA for its BSN program. However, the department page mentions that a recalculated high school GPA of 3.60 is considered for Freshman Direct Admit.
Does Florida Atlantic University require any entrance exams for its nursing program?
No, Florida Atlantic University's Traditional BSN program does not require any entrance exams such as the TEAS or HESI.
What prerequisites does Florida Atlantic University have for the BSN program?
Florida Atlantic University does not list any prerequisites as pre-admission for the Traditional BSN program. Nursing science courses are integrated into the curriculum.
How competitive is admission to the BSN program at Florida Atlantic University?
Admission to Florida Atlantic University's Traditional BSN program is based on the Freshman Direct Admit criteria, which includes a recalculated high school GPA and standardized test scores, but no nursing-specific cutoff is required.
How do I apply to Florida Atlantic University's BSN program?
To apply to Florida Atlantic University's Traditional BSN program, you need to apply to the university as a first-year student, following the standard application process.
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