The KU School of Nursing selects applicants who demonstrate the academic achievement, maturity, integrity and motivation necessary for the successful study and practice of nursing, and who will best meet the needs of the citizenry.

We seek applicants who have the capacity for mature and independent scholarship.

Explore these common questions:

• Am I eligible for the Community College Nursing Partnership (CCNP) program?
• What are the costs and financial aid options?
• How do I apply?

Eligibility and Admission Requirements

You must be enrolled as an associate degree in nursing (ADN) student at:

You are ready to apply to the CCNP program if you have been admitted to your community college, have all prerequisite courses complete, and meet all other admission requirements.

Additional KU Admission Requirements

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50
  • When calculating GPA, all non-vocational and non-remedial courses from all regionally accredited colleges and universities attended are considered.
    • With the exception of Intermediate Algebra, remedial courses are not factored into the GPA.
  • When a course is repeated, both the original and the new grade are factored into the GPA.
  • With the exception of ADN courses, courses that do not transfer to KU are not factored into the GPA.

• Complete 60 hours of prerequisite coursework.

  Prior to enrolling in the CCNP program, you must successfully complete the prerequisite courses detailed below. There is no expiration date on prerequisite academic credit, and you have the option of completing all 60 credit hours of these courses at the regionally accredited community college or university of your choice.

  Humanities

  • English Composition I & II
  • Humanities elective
  • Speech or Interpersonal Communication

  Social Sciences

  • General Psychology
  • General Sociology
  • Child/Human Development
  • Ethics
  • Liberal Arts electives (Specified prerequisites listed here, plus electives, must total 60 credit hours

  Natural Sciences

  • General Chemistry with lab
  • Microbiology with lab
  • Anatomy with lab
  • Physiology (or combined A&P)
  • College Algebra
  • Statistics
  • Human Nutrition
• Affirmation of Technical Standards for Admission
• Depending on the community college you choose, you may also be required to submit test scores (ACT, HESI, TEAS, TOEFL), high school transcripts or participate in an interview for admission. Applicants should contact the community college for specific requirements.

Criteria for Admission

We consider many factors when admitting students to the CCNP program including:

• College scholastic achievement
• Interest in and commitment to nursing
• Health-related work/volunteer experience
• Extracurricular activities
• Personal characteristics
• References

Costs: Tuition and Fees

The cost of an education at the University of Kansas is competitive with other top programs in nursing. The costs listed in the Tuition and Fees page are only for the University of Kansas portion of the partnership program.

TUITION AND FEES

Visit the KUMC Registrar's Office for current tuition rates and required campus fees for the Community College Nursing Partnership program. If you have specific questions, reach out to them by emailing kumcregistrar@kumc.edu.

For a complete cost estimate for the partnership program, please contact the community college you are interested in and ask for the Associate Degree in Nursing cost.

Additional School of Nursing Expenses

As a student in our program, you will incur costs for supplies, books and other fees. In addition to KUMC-wide fees, these expenses include:

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available to qualified students. Please visit the KUMC Student Financial Aid website (opens in a new tab) for additional information about paying for your education.

Scholarships

Once admitted, students will be sent detailed information about scholarships and how to apply for them.

Application and Admittance Process

Once you are admitted to your community college ADN program, qualified students should now apply to the Community College Nursing Partnership.

All application materials, including transcripts and references, must be received by the posted deadline in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early and should access their applications regularly to verify that all materials have been received.

START YOUR CCNP APPLICATION

Application Deadlines

All applications must be received by the following deadlines:

• Fall semester KU application open Feb. 1-July 1
• Spring semester KU application open July 2-Dec. 1

How to Apply

The following items are required when applying to the CCNP program.

• KU Application: Apply Online and select "Nursing Community College Partnership Program" on the Program Choice screen.
• Payment: $75 non-refundable application fee
• Transcript(s): You must submit an official transcript from every college or university you have attended. If applicable, this includes sending official scores for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and College-Level Examination Program (CLEP).

• Submit official transcript(s) of all college coursework to:

  KU School of Nursing
  Mail Stop 2029
  3901 Rainbow Blvd.
  Kansas City, KS 66160
  sontranscripts@kumc.edu

• Three (3) Letters of Reference: Gather the names and email addresses of three people from whom you wish to request letters. Once you submit your application, your references will be emailed with instructions for submitting their recommendation online. References should be requested from people who are able to describe your potential to be successful in the nursing program. You should avoid asking personal friends or family members. Faculty, graduate teaching assistants, supervisors from work or volunteer experiences or advisers/leaders from extracurricular or community activities would all be appropriate people to ask.
• Resume/CV
• Copy of ADN Program Acceptance Letter

Admission Decisions

Admission decisions are granted within 4-6 weeks after we receive your completed application.

All applicants are notified of their admission status via letter and email from the Associate Dean for Student Affairs at the KU School of Nursing.

Once you are accepted at KU, you can begin your BSN at the same time as you start your ADN program or at any point during your ADN program.

Background Check

For KU programs to maintain accreditation status, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations requires that all persons, employees, volunteers and students involved in patient care activities have background checks. This status is very important to health care organizations to demonstrate to patients and professionals that they meet the highest standards for patient care.

This background check will be done at the applicant's expense after provisional acceptance has been granted. The information from this report is held in confidence by the school. Learn more about background checks for students.

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