Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing

For UH Manoa and Transfer Students

The Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is designed for current and former college students that will complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in three years.

Program Details	Application Deadline
3 years full-time cohort Nursing Major Course Requirements: 120 Courses delivered: In-person Degree: Bachelor of Science	Final Deadline: January 5, 2026, 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Free online info sessions

Program Benefits

• Structured three-year pathway to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• In-person instruction from experienced nursing faculty
• Build lasting connections through a cohort model

Program Description

The Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offers admission for the fall semester, and gives students an opportunity for educational advancement. With the Bachelor of Science degree, students are prepared to proceed to graduate education and pursue further career development. Admission to the Traditional BS in Nursing program is competitive. Preference for admission will be given to Hawaii resident applicants.

The Bachelor of Science degree prepares beginning-level generalist professional nurses to deliver care to individuals in a variety of health-care settings, and meet the state requirements for eligibility to take the National Council Licensure Examination – Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN). Applicants are highly encouraged to attend an open house event or an informational session.

Traditional Bachelor of Science Nursing Admissions Statistics

	Fall 2023	Fall 2024	Fall 2025
Total Applicants	315	340	338
Resident	128 of 315	108 of 340	113 of 338
Non-Resident	187 of 315	232 of 340	225 of 338
Enrolled	33	38	38
Resident	23 of 33	27 of 38	30 of 38
Non-Resident	10 of 33	11 of 38	8 of 38
Acceptance Rate	10.5% (33 of 315)	11.2% (38 of 340)	11.2% (38 of 338)
Average Combined GPA	3.86	3.82	3.77
Average Prerequisite GPA	3.90	3.87	3.83
Average TEAS Overall Score	87%	88%	87%
Average TEAS Reading Score	86%	89%	86%
Average TEAS Math Score	95%	96%	94%
Average TEAS Science Score	86%	82%	87%
Average TEAS English & Language Use Score	86%	90%	86%

Admission Requirements

For admissions review, a holistic review process is utilized, which includes academic and experiential factors. All deadlines and minimum requirements must be met to maintain eligibility for admission.

The following is a summary of the admission requirements for this program. Details for each requirement are available in the sections below. All experiential criteria are also outlined in the Step 2 NCAS application.

Academic Requirements

• Combined Undergraduate GPA
• Prerequisite Coursework Grades and GPA
• Standardized Testing – TEAS
• English Language Proficiency (for applicants born outside of the U.S.)

Experiential Requirements

• Personal Statement
• Resume

All official non-UH college transcripts are required to be submitted (via mail or electronically) to the UH Manoa Office of Admissions, or to the Office of Student Services at the School of Nursing. A document is considered official only if it is sent directly by the issuing college to the University. Student copies, faxed documents, and unofficial documents will not be accepted for review towards this nursing pathway. Mailing information for the Office of Admissions and School of Nursing is listed below.

UH Manoa Office of Admissions 2600 Campus Road, QLCSS RM 001 Honolulu, HI 96822 Email: manoa.admissions@hawaii.edu

UH Manoa School of Nursing 2528 McCarthy Mall, Webster Hall 201 Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 Email: bsnurs@hawaii.edu

Application Deadline

• Fall Semester Admission only
• Fall 2026 Applications Available: September 1, 2025
• Final Deadline: January 5, 2026, 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Two-Step Application Process

Application requirements are found in the online applications listed below. All required applications and admissions materials must be submitted by the final deadline of January 5th. Late applications and documents will not be accepted.

Step 1 – Apply to UH Manoa Undergraduate Admissions

• Required for all new applicants and returning, transferring, and unclassified UH Manoa students.
• Link to application: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/
• Fee: $70
• Major: Nursing

Step 2 – Apply to Nursing Centralized Application Service (NCAS)

• Required for ALL applicants
• Link to application: https://nursingcas.org/
• Fee: $65
• Planned Course of Study: Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing

GPA Requirements

A minimum combined undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required, which includes all current and previous undergraduate college credits. A minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.0 is also required, which only includes grades from the required prerequisite courses.

Prerequisite Courses

At the time of application, students must have completed a minimum of 16 prerequisite credits, including each of the following courses, with minimum grades of ‘B’ (not B-).

• 1 PHYL lecture course (e.g. PHYL 141)
• 1 PHYL lab course (e.g. PHYL 141L)
• MICR 130

Some prerequisite courses can also be completed via AP exams, CLEP exams, Dual Credit courses, and IB exams. Applicants that have completed the minimum prerequisite coursework completed may apply to the Traditional BS in Nursing program while finishing their remaining prerequisite courses. Applicants must have successfully completed all remaining prerequisite courses by August 1st of the year the student begins the nursing program.

The applicant is required to complete their prerequisite coursework at regionally accredited institutions. Applicants must earn a minimum course grade of ‘B’ (not B-) in all PHYL lectures, PHYL labs, MICR 130, and the FS/FQ course. A minimum course grade of ‘C’ (not C-) is required for all other prerequisite courses. Admission will not be deferred.

Applicants may only repeat a maximum of 6 total prerequisite credits. For repeat courses, the most recent grade is used for GPA calculations. If the minimum grade is not received for a specific prerequisite course classified under the General Education categories (i.e. FW, FQ, FG, and DP), or the Public Speech Course category, applicants may choose a different course that satisfies the categorical requirement, instead of using the allotted 6 repeat credits.

The following is a list of all required prerequisite coursework. Please note the required sequence as discussed above. These courses are cross-designated at all UH system campuses. No substitutions are allowed for courses outside of the categorical prerequisite requirements.

Prerequisite Coursework (32 credits)

• Written Communication Course (FW, 3 credits)
• Quantitative Reasoning Course (FQ, 3 credits)
• Global & Multicultural Perspectives Course (FG, 3 credits)
• Public Speech Course (DA, 3 credits) [choose one]: COMG 151 or COMG 251
• PSY 100 Survey of Psychology (DS, 3 credits)
• HDFS 230 Human Development (DS, 3 credits)
• PHYL 141 Human Anatomy & Physiology (DB, 3 credits)
• PHYL 141L Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab (DY, 1 credit)
• PHYL 142 Human Anatomy & Physiology (DB, 3 credits)
• PHYL 142L Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab (DY, 1 credit)
• MICR 130 General Microbiology (DB, 3 credits) [lab not required]
• Physical Science Course (DP, 3 credits) [choose one]: CHEM 151, CHEM 152, CHEM 161, CHEM 162, BIOC 141, BIOC 244, or BIOC 341

Transfer Credits

Applicants may refer to the UH System Course Transfer Database and cross-reference their equivalent courses with the UH Manoa General Catalog for designations. Information on these requirements can be found in the UH Manoa General Catalog and UH Manoa advising centers. As a disclaimer, the information listed in the Transfer Database is based on historical data, and does not guarantee the transferability of coursework from external institutions. Course equivalencies listed in the Transfer Database are subject to change.

An official evaluation of transfer credits occurs following admission, submission of the intent to enroll, and submission of the tuition deposit. All official transcripts must be submitted to the UH Manoa Office of Admissions. UH Manoa will only accept credits from regionally accredited institutions.

TEAS Examination

The ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI-TEAS) is required to be considered for admission. Information regarding study materials and proctoring sites are available online via the ATI website: https://www.atitesting.com/.

To maintain eligibility for admission, applicants must meet the minimum scores for the Overall category, and at least two of the four subject categories.

• Overall: 78% or higher
• Subject Categories:
  • Reading: 83.3% or higher
  • Math: 86.7% or higher
  • Science: 66.7% or higher
  • English & Language Use: 80% or higher

It is recommended for applicants to complete their first attempt of the TEAS at least 3 months prior to the January 5th final deadline. TEAS examinations may be completed in-person at authorized ATI proctoring sites, or via remote proctoring through the ATI website. Scores are valid for 3 years from the test date. Repeat attempts for the TEAS are allowed, and multiple score reports will be superscored.

Applicants are required to submit their official Individual Performance Profile (IPP) for each attempt of the TEAS, which includes scores for all 5 categories of the TEAS. Applicants must request for their official IPP score reports to be submitted directly to the School of Nursing, prior to the January 5th final deadline. Late, incomplete, unofficial, and 1-page summary reports for the TEAS will not be accepted. Instructions for applicants to request their official TEAS scores are available on the TEAS website.

English Language Proficiency

All applicants who are not born in the U.S. are required to have a certain skill level of the English language. More information is available on the International Admission Requirements website: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/international/.

Personal Statement

Submission of a personal statement is required. Applicants must upload their personal statement to the Step 2 NCAS application before the final deadline of January 5th. Applicants are required to respond to four  prompts found in NCAS as part of  their personal statement.

Personal statements must adhere to the following format.

• Font type: Times New Roman
• Font size: 12 point
• Margins: 1 inch
• Spacing: single spaced
• Word limit: maximum 250 words (per prompt)

Resume

Submission of a resume is required. Applicants must upload their resume to the Step 2 NCAS application before the final deadline of January 5th. Inclusion of the following is highly suggested, with durations (i.e. months/years), and descriptions.

1. Health care related activities (e.g. work, volunteer, health academy)
2. Employment/military service
3. Volunteer/community service
4. Life experience
5. Student government/committees/boards/clubs
6. Science projects
7. Research experience
8. Science fair presentations/attendance
9. Study abroad experience
10. Awards received
11. Honors received
12. Certifications earned

College-Level Exam Program (optional)

College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) examinations are a viable option for satisfying course requirements of the Bachelor of Science in nursing programs. Students must consult with their advisor regarding the use and limitations of non-graded course equivalencies to meet current graduation requirements.

Students that successfully pass a CLEP exam approved by the university will be awarded college credit, which can be used to satisfy specific coursework. A list of approved CLEP exams for our institution is available online.

Nursing Major Course Requirements

In addition to the general education requirements and graduation focus requirements, these are the major requirements below.  The following is a sample curriculum and is subject to change. Course offerings may vary based on the student’s year of admission to the program, faculty, and program updates.

• NURS 210 Health Promotion Across Life Span (3)
• NURS 210L Health Promotion Across Life Span Lab (6)
• NURS 211 Professionalism in Nursing (2)
• NURS 212 Pathophysiology (3)
• NURS 220 Health and Illness I (3)
• NURS 220L Health and Illness I Lab (6)
• NURS 213 Pharmacology (3)
• NURS 321 Women, Newborn, and Family Health (2)
• NURS 321L Women, Newborn, and Family Health Lab (3)
• NURS 322 Child and Family Health (2)
• NURS 322L Child and Family Health Lab (WI) (3)
• NURS 360 Health and Illness III (3)
• NURS 360L Health and Illness III Lab (6)
• NURS 363 Introduction to Nursing Research (ETH) (3)
• NURS 450 Community, Public & Global Health Nursing (2)
• NURS 450L Community, Public & Global Health Nursing Lab (OC, WI) (3)
• NURS 465 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (2)
• NURS 465L Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Lab (3)
• NURS 452 Cultural Aspects of Health Management in Populations Indigenous to Hawaii, Pacific & Asia (HAP) (3)
• NURS 453 Introduction to Genetics and Genomics in Nursing Practice (3)
• NURS 460 Complex Nursing and Leadership (4)
• NURS 460L Complex Nursing and Leadership Lab (WI) (6)
• NURS 461 Advanced Pathophysiology (2)
• Statistics Course (3) (choose one): NURS 306, MATH 115 (UHCCs only), PSY 225, SOCS 225, NREM 310, ECON 321, PH 350, EDEP 429
• Nutrition Course (DB) (3) (choose one): FSHN 185 or FSHN 475

It is the student’s responsibility to meet regularly with their academic advisor(s) to ensure proper progress and to confirm their academic requirements and timely graduation.

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