William Carey University
Traditional BSN · Baton Rouge, LA
Program Requirements
- Min. Overall GPA
- 2.75
- Min. Science GPA
- Not specified
- Entrance Exam
- None required
- Min. Exam Score
- Not specified
- CASPer Required
- No
- Application Deadline
- Fall admission: February 1 to May 1; Spring admission: July 1 to October 1
- Program Type
- Traditional BSN
Notes
William Carey University School of Nursing, Baton Rouge campus (delivered via Baton Rouge General Medical Center; the university's main campus is in Hattiesburg MS, but this is an LSBN-approved Louisiana program). Private, Baptist-affiliated. Traditional pre-licensure BSN, full-time, completes in 4 terms (distinct from William Carey's separate 2nd-Degree Hybrid BSN and LPN Advanced Placement BSN pathways, which are excluded). Minimum 2.75 overall GPA on BSN-applicable coursework; no more than one science course failure. No entrance exam for general admission (the ATI TEAS is required only as a remediation trigger for applicants with more than one science failure, so examType is null). Prereqs: A&P I/II, Microbiology, Chemistry, Psychological Statistics (STATS, not College Algebra), Nutrition and Diet Therapy, Developmental Psychology (lifespan), English Composition I/II. LSBN approval status Full, located at 5615 Corporate Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Verified from official Pre-licensure BSN fact sheet + nursing program page + LSBN approved-program list (2026-07-03).
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Frequently asked questions about William Carey University's nursing program
What are the prerequisites for William Carey University's Traditional BSN program?
To apply for the Traditional BSN program at William Carey University, you need to complete the following prerequisite courses: Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, Chemistry, Psychological Statistics, Nutrition and Diet Therapy, Developmental Psychology (lifespan), and English Composition I and II.
Is there an entrance exam required for the Traditional BSN program at William Carey University?
No, William Carey University does not require an entrance exam for general admission to the Traditional BSN program. The ATI TEAS is only required as a remediation trigger for applicants who have more than one science course failure.
What is the minimum GPA required for admission to the Traditional BSN program at William Carey University?
William Carey University requires a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on BSN-applicable coursework for admission to the Traditional BSN program.
When are the application deadlines for the Traditional BSN program at William Carey University?
For the Traditional BSN program at William Carey University, the application deadlines are as follows: for Fall admission, you can apply between February 1 and May 1; for Spring admission, the deadline is from July 1 to October 1.
How long does it take to complete the Traditional BSN program at William Carey University?
The Traditional BSN program at William Carey University is a full-time program that can be completed in 4 terms.
Is the Traditional BSN program at William Carey University direct-admit?
William Carey University's Traditional BSN program is not a direct-admit program. Admission is competitive, and applicants must meet the minimum GPA and prerequisite requirements.
Where is the Traditional BSN program at William Carey University located?
The Traditional BSN program at William Carey University is located at the Baton Rouge campus, which is delivered via Baton Rouge General Medical Center. The main campus of the university is in Hattiesburg, MS.
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