UNMC College of Nursing information for NursingCAS
- Coursework Entry From Your Transcripts: Under the academic history section of the NursingCAS application is where you will self-enter college coursework. The NursingCAS application allows an applicant to either enter all courses or only their prerequisite coursework. UNMC requires applicants to enter all coursework completed which will include prerequisite coursework. This includes courses where credit was granted through completion of a course in high school (such as Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate), courses where credit was granted through the completion of placement exam (CLEP or an departmental exam), courses completed at a community college or courses completed during summer terms as well as all coursework in progress or that you plan to take.
- References: Under the supporting information section of the NursingCAS application you will find a link to request references. Applicants must list two (2) professional references. Only electronic references are accepted by UNMC. The reference form will be sent to your recommenders as soon as you enter their email address into the application. Be sure to notify recommenders that they will receive a reference form from NursingCAS.
- Personal Statement: Under the supporting information section of the NursingCAS application you will find a link to add a Personal Statement. The Personal Statement you submit should be approximately 500 words in length. You will upload this document to your NursingCAS application. The Personal Statement should answer the following three questions:
- What motivates you to become a BSN prepared nurse?
- What is your vision of your nursing career?
- What mark will you leave in health care?
- Test Scores for English Proficiency:
Applicants whose language of nurture is not English must present current (within the last 5 years) scores from instruments that measure listening, structure, reading, writing and oral communication competency in the English Language. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Pearson Test of English, and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are acceptable examinations to demonstrate English language competency.
Exemptions for English language competency are:
- Earned Associate’s or higher-level degree at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. Official transcript required.
- Completion of English Composition II and Public Speaking or equivalent with a grade of C+ or better from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. Official transcript required.
- Applicants from outside the U.S at which English is the official language of instruction.
The minimum scoring standards are:
- Internet Based TOEFL (iBT): minimum score of 18 in the Reading, 19 in Listening and Writing sections and a minimum score of 26 in the Speaking section.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): minimum score of 55 in the Reading, Listening and Writing sections and a minimum score of 71 in the Speaking section.
- IELTS: Band 6.5 in Reading, Listening, and 6 in Writing sections and Band 8 in Speaking as minimum scores
Any applicant who presents with a question of English proficiency upon faculty or student service advisor interview must demonstrate English proficiency according to the minimum scoring standards listed here.
Application Tips to Know
- You may save your work and return to your NursingCAS application as often as needed to complete the information prior to submission and the payment of the application fee.
- You do not need to wait for references or official transcripts to be received before you submit your application to NursingCAS. Once your application is submitted, NursingCAS will continue to collect all required documents and attach them to your application.
- You are highly encouraged to monitor the progress of your application through your NursingCAS account to ensure that all documents are received in a timely manner. Only complete applications can be considered for admissions.
- Check the email account you listed on your NursingCAS application for any messages and updates. The majority of our communications will be sent to you by email to that account address.
Questions
Contact a Student Services Coordinator.
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The online application along with specific directions for completion can be found at: NursingCAS.