Thank you for inquiring about the nursing program at The University of Texas at Tyler.  The checklist and supporting information are intended to assist you with submitting all required information for consideration of admission.  You can print this worksheet and then check off the items as you complete them.

Admission to the University of Texas at Tyler
        Complete and sign University application and return to Office of Admissions by the deadline:  October 1 for Spring admission or March 1 for Fall admission.  Application may be submitted on-line at http://www.go2uttyler.com/apply.html.

____Request that official transcripts from colleges/universities attended be sent to the Registrar's office.

        Appointment with Admissions Office pre-admission counselor for core curriculum course evaluation.  Call 903-566-7202 for an appointment.  (BRING TRANSCRIPTS TO THIS MEETING)

ACCEPTANCE TO THE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT GUARANTEE ACCEPTANCE TO THE COLLEGE OF NURSING (You must be admitted to the University before you can be considered for nursing)

Admission to the College of Nursing (CON)
        Obtain information on nursing program from the College of Nursing (CON) - 903-566-7320.

        Appointment with nursing advisor (903-566-5534) for appointment), if needed.  Unofficial transcripts may be used to do the initial evaluation.

       **All active military personnel must contact the pre-nursing advisor before applying at (903) 565-5534.

        Provide catalog course description, syllabus and other support materials as needed for any courses requesting equivalency or transfer credit.  IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO INSURE PREREQUISITES ARE EQUIVALENT.

        Complete and sign the College of Nursing Application (click on the words in this paragraph "College of Nursing Application" or click on the link towards the very bottom of this page to access ) and mail to the College of Nursing by the deadline: March 1 for Fall admission and October 1 for Spring admission.

        Furnish the College of Nursing with copies of all transcripts, these may be unofficial. This step needs to be completed even if they have been submitted to the Registrar's office.

        GPA on core curriculum and nursing prerequisite courses is 2.75 (4.0 basis) or higher.  See brochure,catalog, or CON web site for required courses.  Based on 58 hrs. of pre-requisites only/not overall GPA!

____For the Generic and LVN-BSN APPLICANT: The NET (Nurse Entrance Test) is required as a prerequisite for admission. Call (903) 565-5994 for scheduling information for Tyler, (903) 663-8105 for scheduling information at the Longview Center and (903) 727-2300 for Palestine. There is a testing fee of $60.00 which is non-refundable and must be paid prior to testing. Testing should be completed one (1) semester prior to entry into the CON. The assessment may be taken through UT Tyler or at any other nursing program offering the same exam. A copy of the results must be submitted if taken at another facility. NOTE: A testing fee will be charged prior to the first semester of nursing to those students completing the NET at another facility.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION:
        Copies of CPR card, Hepatitis B series, current TB Skin Test, MMR (or rubella titer) & Tetanus/diphtheria.

RN OR LVN APPLYING TO THE MINE TRACK MUST SUBMIT:
        Letter from employer verifying length of employment as licensed nurse for last 1 year.
        Copy of current nursing licensure and CPR.
        If diploma graduate, copy of diploma and hospital transcripts if applicable sent.

NURSING MAJORS TRANSFERRING TO UT TYLER
        Letter from previous Dean/Director of nursing program sent to the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Programs in the College of Nursing.
NOTE:  If you are currently, or have ever been enrolled in any nursing program, you must submit a letter from the current dean/director of the program to verify current academic standing in the program and immediate eligibility to return to the program.
        Nursing course syllabus sent for evaluation of credit to the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Programs in the College of Nursing.
NOTE:  Nursing transfer students who wish to have completed nursing course work evaluated for possible transfer into upper division courses at UT Tyler must submit nursing course syllabi for review by the CON prior to consideration for admission to the program.

RN-MSN APPLICANT
        Submit official scores from GRE, MAT, or GMAT (GRE or MAT for MSN Track in Administration, Education, or Nurse Practitioner; take GMAT if pursuing MSN/MBA Degree Track).
        College of Nursing Application on-line at College of Nursing Application, all transcripts, graduate application.
        Letter sent to College of Nursing from employer (official letterhead from manager, supervisor, or Human Resource representative) verifying length of employment as licensed registered nurse for the last year.
        If diploma graduate, copy of diploma and hospital transcripts, if applicable, sent to the CON.
        Four (4) letters of reference (forms provided by the CON), two (2) professional and two (2) academic.  May submit additional if desired.

International students must submit additional documentation required by the Admissions Office. It is the applicant's responsibility to meet the Admissions Office requirements.

Click on the following link to go to the College of Nursing Application:
College of Nursing Application