How to Apply

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

All students: Apply to FIU First

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 at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC).
  • Bring copies of all unofficial transcripts (from all schools) to your advisement appointment or the information session. Our advisors will review your transcripts to determine track eligibility and prerequisite completion.
• Step 2: Complete Prerequisites
  • Prerequisites are listed under the AO BSN Admission Requirements.
  • ALL prerequisites must be completed by the end of the Summer A semester to be eligible for admission for the Fall B term. 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.
• Step 3: Take TEAS Exam
  • The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) from ATI is required of all Generic BSN and Accelerated Option BSN applicants. Absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • TEAS must be taken at any one of the following testing sites (contact directly to schedule):
    1. FIU Testing Center (testing fee applicable)
       • Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GL-120 | Ph: 305-348-2840
       • Biscayne Bay Campus, AC 1-160 | Ph: 305-919-4043
    2. Another accredited college or university testing center nationwide
    3. PSI Testing Centers around the country
    4. Can also be taken remotely through ATI on their website when available. Please visit: atitesting.com for more information.
  • FIU only accepts the ATI TEAS (other exams 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.
  • Please note that the ATI TEAS is changing to Version VII on June 3rd, 2022. FIU Undergraduate Nursing will continue to accept Version VI until the Fall 2023 application cycle. After that, only Version VII will be accepted. As a reminder, scores are valid for two years.
• Step 4: 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 5: Submit Application via NursingCAS by Deadline
  • Submit the entire application packet via NursingCAS and pay the appropriate fees. The application cycle runs from April 1^st to July 1^st.
  • Send one (1) copy of each official transcript from every college, university or professional school attended in a sealed envelope to NursingCAS directly.
  • Upload official PDF results of ATI TEAS (Edition VI) test scores to the NursingCAS application. Results can be obtained and downloaded into PDF format from your personal ATI account.
  • Upload Extracurricular Activity Documentation (if applicable). Extracurricular documentation can be provided to support the application. Documents must be on official letterhead from the participatory organization and signed by an organization official. Documents can include proof of volunteering, work experience, leadership activities, licenses and certifications, or community service. If including work experience, please provide employment verification letter from employer.

  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: Meet Requirements
  • Minimum 2.00 degree GPA from previously awarded Doctor of Medicine from an accredited medical school outside of the U.S. shown through the completion of a course by course evaluation obtained through a NACES accredited evaluation company (naces.org). An official transcript from the foreign medical school along with translations in English can also be provided instead of a NACES evaluation.
  • Minimum of 550 on Paper-Based TOEFL exam, or 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL), or minimum of 6.5 IELTS band score, or completion of ENC 1101 and 1102 from a regionally accredited college or university. *TOEFL Paper-Based Exam is offered at the FIU English Language Institute (eli.fiu.edu).
  • Cannot have obtained an RN license from a previous nursing program!
  • Must apply to FIU Undergraduate Admissions (admissions.fiu.edu) for the FALL term for the Nursing-AO-BSN track AND Nursing CAS, by no later than July 1^st.
  • Prerequisite courses must be completed no later than the SUMMER term of the year in which you are applying for AND have been completed within the last 10 years. If older than 10 years, they must be repeated.
    
    *These changes are effective as of 2019, and are subject to change at any given time. The combined BSN/MSN track is no longer available.
• Step 2: Complete Prerequisites for Foreign Educated Physicians
  • 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.
  • ALL prerequisites must be completed by the end of the Summer A semester to be eligible for admission for the Fall term.
• Step 3: Take TEAS Exam as a Foreign Educated Physician
  • The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) from ATI is required of all Generic BSN and Accelerated Option BSN applicants. Absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • TEAS must be taken at any one of the following testing sites (contact directly to schedule):
    1. FIU Testing Center (testing fee applicable)
       • Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GL-120 | Ph: 305-348-2840
       • Biscayne Bay Campus, AC 1-160 | Ph: 305-919-5754
    2. Another accredited college or university testing center nationwide
    3. PSI Testing Centers around the country
  • 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.
  • Please note that the ATI TEAS is changing to Version VII on June 3rd, 2022. FIU Undergraduate Nursing will continue to accept Version VI until the Fall 2023 application cycle. After that, only Version VII will be accepted. As a reminder, scores are valid for two years.
• Step 4: Create a NursingCAS Account as a Foreign Educated Physician
  • 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 5: 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 6: Submit Application via NursingCAS by Deadline
  • Submit the entire application packet via NursingCAS and pay the appropriate fees. The application cycle runs from April 1^st to July 1^st.
  • Send one (1) copy of each official transcript from every college, university or professional school attended in a sealed envelope to NursingCAS directly.
  • 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.
  • Upload Extracurricular Activity Documentation (if applicable). Extracurricular documentation can be provided to support the application. Documents must be on official letterhead from the participatory organization and signed by an organization official. Documents can include proof of volunteering, work experience, leadership activities, licenses and certifications, or community service. If including work experience, please provide employment verification letter from employer.

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