Rural Pathway Program
The UNMC College of Nursing Rural Pathway programs provide students at partner institutions with a seamless transition from prerequisite coursework into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Applicants who qualify for the Rural Pathway Program are reserved a seat on the Norfolk, Kearney, or Scottsbluff campus.
UNMC College of Nursing staff collaborate closely with academic advisors and students at each partner school to ensure students remain on track for admission, understand program requirements, and receive the support needed for a successful transition into nursing education.
Explore the path at each of our partner schools below.
Rural Pathway Program Information
UNMC Campus: Norfolk
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate student enrolled at WSC
- Minimum 3.3 GPA
- No pass/fail courses in the sciences (except lab components)
- Must meet with a nursing advisor/coordinator each semester
Early Admission Application Terms: October, March, June
Contact: Haley Mattison, hmattison@unmc.edu
UNMC Campus: Scottsbluff
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate student enrolled at CSC
- Minimum 3.3 GPA
- No pass/fail courses in the sciences (except lab components)
- Must meet with a nursing advisor/coordinator each semester
Early Admission Application Terms: October, March, June
Contact: Maegen Graham, maegen.graham@unmc.edu
UNMC Campus: Kearney
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate student enrolled at UNK
- Must have completed at least one semester
- Minimum 3.3 GPA
- No pass/fail courses in the sciences (except lab components)
- Must meet with a nursing advisor/coordinator each semester
Early Admission Application Terms: October, March, June
Contact: Sarah Jones, sjones1@unmc.edu
UNMC Campus: Norfolk
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate student enrolled in NECC Nursing Pre-Professional UNMC Transfer
- Minimum 3.3 GPA
- No pass/fail courses in the sciences (except lab components)
- Must meet with a nursing advisor/coordinator each semester
Early Admission Application Terms: October, March, June
Contact: Haley Mattison, hmattison@unmc.edu
UNMC Campus: Scottsbluff
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate student enrolled in WNCC Nursing Pre-Professional UNMC Transfer
- Minimum 3.3 GPA
- No pass/fail courses in the sciences (except lab components)
- Must meet with a nursing advisor/coordinator each semester
Early Admission Application Terms: October, March, June
Contact: Maegen Graham, maegen.graham@unmc.edu
Rural Pathway Schools
Chadron State College
University of Nebraska Kearney
Wayne State College
Northeast Community College
Western Nebraska Community College