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Widener University

Traditional BSN · Chester, PA

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No profileRequirements partially verified, see note belowVerified June 27, 2026
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Program Requirements

Min. Overall GPA
3.00
Min. Science GPA
Not specified
Entrance Exam
None required
Min. Exam Score
Not specified
CASPer Required
No
Application Deadline
Rolling admission; Early Action November 1; Advanced Transfer January 15
Program Type
Traditional BSN

Notes

Widener University School of Nursing traditional four-year pre-licensure BSN. Required prerequisite sciences (Chemistry, A&P I/II, Microbiology, each 4cr with lab) must be completed within 5 years of entry, plus Statistics and Nutrition; a Widener cumulative GPA of 3.0 is needed to progress into clinical courses (transfers also need 3.0 science). Test-optional, no nursing entrance exam or CASPer. Acalog catalog program page did not render for a stated science-GPA floor or English/Psych prerequisites, so marked partial. Verified from official Widener Nursing BSN Degree page (2026-06-27).

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Prerequisites

Anatomy & Physiology Imissing
Anatomy & Physiology IImissing
Microbiologymissing
General Chemistrymissing
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Nutritionmissing
Lifespan / Human Developmentnot required
English Composition Inot required

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Frequently asked questions about Widener University's nursing program

Is Widener University's nursing program direct-admit?

No, Widener University's Traditional BSN program is not direct-admit. Admission is competitive, and you need to apply to the university as a first-year student.

What GPA do you need for Widener University's BSN program?

To progress into clinical courses in Widener University's Traditional BSN program, you need a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

What are the prerequisite courses for Widener University's BSN program?

For Widener University's Traditional BSN program, you must complete the following prerequisite courses: Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Microbiology, Statistics, and Nutrition.

Does Widener University require an entrance exam for the nursing program?

No, Widener University does not require an entrance exam for its Traditional BSN program. The program is test-optional.

When is the application deadline for Widener University's BSN program?

Widener University has rolling admissions for its Traditional BSN program, with an Early Action deadline of November 1 and an Advanced Transfer deadline of January 15.

How competitive is admission to Widener University's nursing program?

Admission to Widener University's Traditional BSN program is competitive, as you need to meet the GPA requirements and complete the necessary prerequisites.

What happens if I transfer to Widener University for the nursing program?

If you are transferring to Widener University for the Traditional BSN program, you also need to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in your science courses.

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