School of Nursing - Aurora University

School of NursingFall 2014 TimelineAugust 31, 2013January 21, 2014January 11, 2014 (Saturday)January 17, 2014 (Friday)January 25, 2014 (Saturday)Acceptance of AU applications for Fall 2014 begins.AU Admission deadline: Students must have AU application, and all currenttranscripts including FA13 coursework grades* submitted to the Office ofAdmissions by this date in order to be considered by the School of Nursing.TEAS-V Exam** (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)TEAS-V Exam** (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)TEAS-V Exam** (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)School of Nursing applications are distributed the day of the TEAS exam.February 3, 2014 Current TEAS-V Exam results must be received from ATI*** .March 2014Notification of School of Nursing admission decisions.* Transcripts should be requested in December 2013.** Students may register for the TEAS-V Exam once they have been admitted to Aurora University andare confident they can complete all pre-requisites by the Fall of 2014. Students are required toregister ONE week prior to the exam date with Assessment Technologies Institute athttp://www.atitesting.com. Students with additional questions may call Aurora University School ofNursing at 630-844-5130.*** A new TEAS V score is required for each application for admission to the School of Nursing.Nursing Prerequisite CoursesAll pre-requisite courses must be completed before entry into the School of Nursing. Pre-requisite courses may betaken at Aurora University or transferred from other institutions.ENG 2010 Introduction to Research Writing (formerly ENG 1020)MTH 1100 College AlgebraBIO 1210 Biology of CellsCHM 1200 Principles of ChemistryBIO 2660 Anatomy & Physiology IBIO 2670 Anatomy & Physiology IIBIO 2280 MicrobiologyPSY 1100 General PsychologyPSY 3250 Lifespan DevelopmentMTH 2320 General StatisticsAU General Education RequirementsBIO 3050Pathophysiology (can be taken at AU in Summer 2014 or concurrently Fall 2014 with Nursingclasses)

School of Nursing Admission RequirementsAll applicants will be reviewed for acceptance to the School of Nursing. The main criteria for acceptance include:1. All pre-requisite courses taken must be completed with a “C” or higher prior to the time of review of theapplicant’s file for entry into the School of Nursing (students have the option of being admitted andsuccessfully completing MTH 2320 General Statistics before their senior year).2. All science pre-requisites must have been completed within the last ten years.3. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0 scale at Aurora University or other accredited highereducation institution.4. Earn a satisfactory score on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). A new TEAS V score isrequired for each application for admission to the School of Nursing.5. An interview may be requested at the discretion of the School of Nursing Admissions, Policies, andStandards Committee.6. Applicants who are graduates of foreign secondary schools where the primary language is not English mustobtain a composite score of at least 550 (or a 213-220) on the computer-based test from the Test of Englishas a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or ESL Level 109.7. The Admissions Committee does not deny an applicant because of an occasional “W” on their transcript. Ifan applicant has a pattern of excessive withdraws and/or course repeats an interview may be requested.8. Students should not have greater than 20 required SH of coursework outstanding at the time of reviewof the application to the School of Nursing. These hours must be completed between December and Augustprior to entering into the Fall semester of nursing school.k:\FA14 ADMS PRE-LIC/Nursing Timeline 2014