How to Apply

Step-by-Step Application

• Step 1: Complete Prerequisites
  • Prerequisites are listed under the Traditional BSN Admission Requirements.
  • You MUST complete the required prerequisite courses and general education requirements (UCC) by the end of the Spring semester to be eligible for Fall admission. If applying for Spring, finish prerequisites by end of Summer. However, applicants may ONLY have up to two prerequisites in progress at the time of application submission. Finally, all science prerequisites must be finished by the time the application is submitted.
  • Applicants must receive a grade of “C” or better for all nursing prerequisite courses. Students earning a grade of “C minus” or below in any science prerequisite course may repeat that course only once. A student who earns a grade of “C minus” or below in any science pre-requisite course for a second time will be redirected to another major within FIU. Advisement relative to other majors/options will be provided.
• Step 2: 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 sections¹: Reading, Mathematics, Sciences and English & Language Usage (¹There are an additional 20 unscored pretest items distributed proportionately across the four sections).
  • 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 3: Apply to FIU
  • Complete the online FIU Undergraduate Application for admission to the corresponding Spring or 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 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
  1. 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 and from January 1st to September 1st for Spring (January) admission.
     • INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS NOT SUBMITTED BY THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
     
     • NOTE: if the exam is taken twice, you must submit both official test scores
     • The Individual Performance Profile PDF Document can be uploaded in the Documents section.
  4. Upload Extracurricular Activity Documentation. Signed statement on official letterhead including dates, number of hours and job/volunteer duties. Contact name, title, email and phone number for references must be included. All supporting documents MUST be uploaded to the NursingCAS application in the Documents section.

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