University of Wisconsin–Madison – School of Nursing

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Admissions

Admissions at University of Wisconsin–Madison – School of Nursing

• Traditional BSN (TBSN) applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale). At application submission, applicants must have completed (or be in progress with) at least 54 degree credits, earned a “C” or higher in any four of the seven prerequisite courses, and by the end of spring term they must earn a “C” or higher in each of all seven prerequisites.
• If, by the end of the spring term, an applicant’s cumulative or prerequisite GPA falls below 2.75, admission may be revoked.
• Applicants to the BSN Accelerated (ABSN) program—designed for second-degree candidates—must hold a bachelor's degree, meet UW–Madison general education and nursing prerequisite requirements, and satisfy the cumulative GPA threshold (minimum 2.75).
• There is no published admission rate or acceptance percentage for any UW–Madison School of Nursing programs. No admissions rate data could be found on the school’s official pages.
• TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) or HESI exam thresholds are not mentioned in any of the official admissions documentation reviewed for UW–Madison's

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Format

Schedule and format at University of Wisconsin–Madison – School of Nursing

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – APRN tracks use a hybrid format, combining asynchronous online coursework with in-person sessions typically held once or twice a month.
• DNP non‑APRN tracks (Population Health; Systems Leadership and Innovation) are delivered fully online, with all coursework completed asynchronously and optional live discussions/virtual office hours offered several times each semester.
• RN to BSN (BSN@Home) program is fully online, asynchronous, offering seven‑week or 14‑week course formats, allowing students to study when it works best while still observing set deadlines.
• BSN@Home has a single annual cohort start—application window opens December 1 and closes March 1 for a September program start.
• School Nursing Certification Program includes a blended delivery: online coursework (e.g., Nursing 470) and practicum component; time frame varies—estimated 1–5 terms depending on prior credit and experience.
• The Nursing 470 course (for RNs with an associate’s degree) is offered online, and availability is specified as fall and spring semesters each year.
• DNP program uses a cohort model, where students progress together through the program following the same course sequence ([nursing.wisc.edu](https

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