Purdue University Northwest>College of Nursing>Application Process College of Nursing Student Resources About Us Application Process Doctor of Nursing Practice Application Guide Master’s Application Guide Contact Us FacultyApplication ProcessNo matter where you are in your career, PNW’s College of Nursing has a program to help you move forward. Learn about applying.Bachelor’s ProgramsApplicants must be officially accepted by PNW before their application can be considered for the College of Nursing. Admission to the university doesn’t guarantee admission to the College of Nursing.Applications for Baccalaureate Degree: Professional OptionOur four-year professional BSN undergraduate program offers fall and spring admission. Applicants for fall admission must apply by February 1, and applicants for spring admission must apply by October 1.ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS: STUDENTS WITH NO COLLEGE CREDITPlacement Scores SAT scores 1080 or higher (combination of math and reading score) OR ACT scores composite 22 or higher (combination of English, math, reading and science scores) Superscores for like exams acceptedCurrent High School Transcript High School GPA minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Five Subject GPA 3.0 or higher (English, foreign language, history, math, lab sciences and social science)Applicant with a GED must complete nine hours of university credit OR must meet the SAT/ACT criteria as listed above.