Transfer Degree Pathway

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a two-tier program composed of lower and upper division curriculum. Applicants to UofL must apply and be admitted into the lower division of the degree program prior to applying to the upper division of the degree program. Transfers who have earned 24+ hours of undergraduate college course work, must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale) to be admitted to lower division.

Please note: Admission to the lower division does not guarantee admission to the upper division. Admission to upper division is selective and based on student program GPA. A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.8 and a minimum program GPA of 3.0 is required to apply to upper division.

College Algebra, A&P I with Lab and A&P II with Lab may only be repeated once for a grade of C or higher. They also cannot be previously dismissed from a nursing program or have two or more prior NURS course failures. Admissions Requirements Prelicensure BSN Transfer Students.

The baccalaureate degree is the undergraduate degree offered by the university. It is
awarded to students who have completed both university-wide requirements and the
requirements of the selected degree program. The following university-wide requirements apply
to all baccalaureate degrees. 

The student must:

• Complete all Cardinal Core requirements.
• Complete all required courses and program requirements.
• Have at least a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (required to graduate with BSN) or higher.
• Complete 120 hours applicable to this program.
• Complete at least 60 hours at an accredited four-year institution.

Please reference the following for information about applying, scholarship, next steps and more.

• Transfer Application Process
• Transfer & Adult Scholarships
• Connect With Your Admissions Counselor
• Admitted Student Guide
  • All admitted transfer students are required to meet with a University of Louisville academic advisor prior to registering for classes. During your advising appointment, your academic advisor will assess your transfer credit and provide a timeline to degree completion.