Pre-Nursing FAQs
- Who is my Pre-Nursing academic advisor?
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You can find your advisor on your Buckeye Link account.
- Is it possible for a non pre-nursing student to apply to the nursing major?
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Yes, students outside of the pre-nursing option may apply to the major assuming they complete the prerequisite courses and meet the minimum admissions requirements. However, pre-nursing major students will be considered first for admissions.
- Where should I send my AP scores?
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Send AP scores to the following address:
The Ohio State University
Undergraduate Admissions
Student Academic Services Building
281 West Lane Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210 - I have taken college-level coursework previously. How can I determine what is transferrable to this program?
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Transfer credit is evaluated once you’ve been admitted and accepted the offer of admission through the university process. Resources available to assist you in exploring what coursework may transfer to Ohio State:
- Articulation, Consortium and Partnership agreements from University Registrar
- You may use courses found from above search to find a coursework equivalent to Ohio State courses using Transferology
- What if I cannot get into the prerequisite courses?
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We encourage you to reach out to your academic advisor if you experience difficulties enrolling in your prerequisite courses.
- What are the requirements to remain in the Pre-Nursing major?
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To maintain their status in the Pre-Nursing major, students must maintain a minimum Ohio State GPA of 3.2. Students who do not maintain a minimum cumulative 3.2 Ohio State GPA at the end of spring semester will be required to change their major. Ohio State GPA does not include grades from coursework taken at other institutions.
- My high school does not rank students and I don’t plan to take the SATs or ACTs. Would I still be considered for Pre-Nursing?
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Yes, The Ohio State University’s Undergraduate Admissions Office has a method for determining your class rank which they also use for scholarship eligibility and other aspects of admission. The rank that they use will determine your eligibility for the Pre-Nursing major. For more information on this process, contact Ohio State’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 614-292-3980 or askabuckeye@osu.edu.
- Do students who get into Pre-Nursing have priority consideration on their application?
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Yes, students who are pre-nursing get priority admission.
- Can I switch to Pre-Nursing after my first year? If so, when can the switch be made?
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Yes, students may become a Pre-Nursing major at any time. Learn more about Pre-Nursing admissions.
