How to Apply

Steps for a traditional student seeking a second bachelor's degree

All applicants: Apply to FIU

Applicants must first complete and submit the FIU Undergraduate Application for Fall semester admission, with the required application fee and submission of official transcripts directly to the university. Applicants should choose the Nursing-AO BSN Track when applying. Since this is a limited access program, your application will be deferred pending the College’s decision.

• Step 1: Encouraged to Meet with an AO Advisor
  • Make an appointment (in person or by phone) with the AO BSN Advisor or call 305-348-7709 to register to attend an Information Session.
  • Bring copies of all unofficial transcripts (from all schools) to your advisement appointment. Our advisors will review your transcripts to determine track eligibility and prerequisite completion.
• Step 2: Complete Prerequisites
  • Review the requirements and prerequisites listed on the AO BSN Admission Requirements page.
  • ALL prerequisites must be completed by the end of the Spring semester to be eligible for admission for the Fall term. However, applicants may ONLY have up to two non-science prerequisites in progress at the time of application submission. All science prerequisites must be finished by the time the application is submitted. Degree must be completed by no later than the end of the Spring term of the year in which you apply.
  • Minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA for all Nursing prerequisite courses. All prerequisites must be passed with a C or higher. Applicants are allowed to have one (1) science failure as long as the same course is repeated successfully. An applicant with two (2) science failures or more will be disqualified.
• Step 3: Take TEAS Exam
  • The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) from ATI is required of all Traditional BSN and Accelerated Option BSN applicants. Absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • TEAS must be taken In Person at any one of the following testing sites (contact directly to schedule):
    • FIU Testing Center (testing fee applicable)
      • Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GL-120 | Ph: 305-348-2441
      • Biscayne Bay Campus, AC 1-160 | Ph: 305-919-4043
    • Another Accredited College or University Testing Center nationwide
    • PSI Testing Centers around the country
  • You can also visit: atitesting.com for other locations.
  • FIU only accepts the ATI TEAS (other exams, such as the HESI, are not allowed and will disqualify your application). The computer-based exam is standardized, timed, multiple choice and comprised of the following sections: Reading, Mathematics, Sciences and English & Language Usage
  • Schedule to take the test with adequate time to obtain test results prior to the application deadline.
  • FIU Undergraduate Nursing only permits two (2) attempts per application cycle. Please note that the FIU Testing Center requires a 30 day wait period between TEAS attempts, not FIU Undergraduate Nursing.
  • Upload official Individual Performance Profile PDF document of ATI TEAS (Edition VII) test scores to the NursingCAS application. Results can be obtained and downloaded into PDF format from your personal ATI account.
    • The Individual Performance Profile PDF Document can be uploaded in the Documents section in your NursingCAS application.
  • Please note that the ATI TEAS is changing to Version VII on June 3rd, 2022. As a reminder, scores are valid for two years.
• Step 4: Apply to FIU
  • Complete the online FIU Undergraduate Application for Fall semester admission.
  • Send official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended to:

    Florida International University
    Office of Undergraduate Admissions
    P.O. Box 659003
    Miami, FL 33265-9003

• Step 5: Create a NursingCAS Account
  • FIU Nursing uses a fully online platform for all applications through NursingCAS – Centralized Application Service for Nursing Programs.
  • Go to https://nursingcas.liaisoncas.org/apply/ to create your account in order to submit your application.
• Step 6: Submit Application via NursingCAS by Deadline
  • Submit the entire application via NursingCAS and pay the appropriate fees.
    • Applications will be accepted from August 7th to May 1st for Fall (August) admission.
    • INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS NOT SUBMITTED BY THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
  • Send one (1) copy of each official transcript from every college, university or professional school attended in a sealed envelope to NursingCAS directly.
    • Transfer Students: Also send official transcripts to FIU Undergraduate Admissions.
  • Upload official Individual Performance Profile PDF document of ATI TEAS (Edition VII) test scores to the NursingCAS application. Results can be obtained and downloaded into PDF format from your personal ATI account.
    • The Individual Performance Profile PDF Document can be uploaded in the Documents section in your NursingCAS application

  Applicants who previously applied but were not accepted to the program must resubmit a new application packet for consideration with the next application cycle.

Steps for a Foreign Educated Physician seeking a BSN degree

• Step 1: Encouraged to Meet with an AO Advisor
  • Make an appointment (in person or by phone) with the AO BSN Advisor or call 305-348-7709 to register to attend an Information Session.
  • Bring copies of all unofficial transcripts (from all schools) to your advisement appointment. Our advisors will review your transcripts to determine track eligibility and prerequisite completion.
• Step 2: Complete Prerequisites for Foreign Educated Physicians
  • Review the requirements and prerequisites listed on the AO BSN Admission Requirements page.
  • Prerequisites Required: HUN 2201 (Principles of Nutrition), DEP 2000 (Human Growth & Development), and any Intro to Statistics course. These course numbers refer to FIU courses, but an equivalent course can be transferred from any regionally accredited college/university to satisfy the requirements. *A passing CLEP exam score can be taken to satisfy the Human Growth & Development prerequisite. You may visit FIU’s Transfer Equivalency Database for more information on transfer credit.
• Step 3: Take TEAS Exam
  • The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) from ATI is required of all Traditional BSN and Accelerated Option BSN applicants. Absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • TEAS must be taken In Person at any one of the following testing sites (contact directly to schedule):
    • FIU Testing Center (testing fee applicable)
      • Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GL-120 | Ph: 305-348-2441
      • Biscayne Bay Campus, AC 1-160 | Ph: 305-919-4043
    • Another Accredited College or University Testing Center nationwide
    • PSI Testing Centers around the country
    • You can also visit: atitesting.com for other locations.
  • FIU only accepts the ATI TEAS (other exams, such as the HESI, are not allowed and will disqualify your application). The computer-based exam is standardized, timed, multiple choice and comprised of the following sections: Reading, Mathematics, Sciences and English & Language Usage.
  • Schedule to take the test with adequate time to obtain test results prior to the application deadline.
  • FIU Undergraduate Nursing only permits two (2) attempts per application cycle. Please note that the FIU Testing Center requires a 30 day wait period between TEAS attempts, not FIU Undergraduate Nursing.
  • Upload official Individual Performance Profile PDF document of ATI TEAS (Edition VII) test scores to the NursingCAS application. Results can be obtained and downloaded into PDF format from your personal ATI account.
  • Please note that the ATI TEAS is changing to Version VII on June 3rd, 2022. As a reminder, scores are valid for two years.
• Step 4: Apply to FIU
  • Complete the online FIU Undergraduate Application for admission to the upcoming Fall semester.
  • Send official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended to:
    • Florida International University
      Office of Undergraduate Admissions
      P.O. Box 659003
      Miami, FL 33265-9003
• Step 5: Create a NursingCAS Account
  • FIU Nursing uses a fully online platform for all applications through NursingCAS – Centralized Application Service for Nursing Programs.
  • Go to nursingcas.liaisoncas.com to create your account in order to submit your application.
• Step 6: Submit Application via NursingCAS by Deadline
  • Submit the entire application via NursingCAS and pay the appropriate fees.
    • Applications will be accepted from August 7th to May 1st for Fall (August) admission.
    • INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS NOT SUBMITTED BY THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
  • Send one (1) copy of each official transcript from every college, university or professional school attended in a sealed envelope to NursingCAS directly.
    • Transfer Students: Also send official transcripts to FIU Undergraduate Admissions.
  • Upload the Individual Performance Profile of the ATI TEAS to the NursingCAS application. Results can be obtained and downloaded into PDF format from your personal ATI account.
    • The Individual Performance Profile PDF Document can be uploaded in the Documents section in your NursingCAS application.

  Applicants who previously applied but were not accepted to the program must resubmit a new application packet for consideration with the next application cycle.