Admission
Applicants may transfer up to 60 credit hours of course work from an accredited university that includes the core curriculum and nursing major prerequisites. Applicants who have not yet earned a degree, those with a prior associate degree, and those with a prior bachelor's degree are all eligible to be considered for admission. The Program recognizes the prior academic work of applicants and transfers course credit where SoPA or nursing prerequisite course equivalency has been established. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required in all prerequisite courses, as well as a nursing major prerequisite GPA of 3.0 with a grade of 'C' or better in any one course. In addition, the nursing major prerequisite courses must be completed within seven years of application to the Program.
Before entering the nursing program, students must complete 60 non-nursing credits. These can be completed at Tulane SoPA, or students may transfer up to 60 credit hours that fulfill Tulane SoPA core curriculum and nursing major prerequisites. A cumulative transfer GPA of 3.0 is required, a prerequisite GPA of 3.0 is required, and a grade of C or better in one course.
- Nutrition - 3 credits
- Statistics - 3 credits
- Developmental Psychology - 3 credits
- Anatomy & Physiology 1* - 4 credits
- Anatomy & Physiology 2* - 4 credits
- Microbiology* - 4 credits
- Chemistry* - 4 credits
* Includes course and lab.
All nursing major prerequisite courses must have been completed within seven years of application to the nursing program.
The Nurse Practice Act of Louisiana requires that students must be approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN) to practice as student nurses prior to enrolling in clinical nursing courses. The LSBN requires persons who have been arrested, charged with, or convicted of any criminal offense in any state to petition the Louisiana State Board in writing for the right to practice as a student in Louisiana. The LSBN also requires persons who have any addiction or impairment which may affect their ability to practice nursing to petition for the right to practice as a student prior to enrolling in a clinical nursing course.
The Application for Approval to Enroll in a Clinical Nursing Course form is provided upon admission to the nursing program.
Students must submit to a criminal background check per LSBN requirements. Information on the procedure is provided to students upon admission. Final program acceptance may be contingent upon criminal background check results and is contingent upon LSBN approval.
If you have earned an associate's degree from your college, please confirm with Tulane’s School of Professional Advancement to be sure that you meet the core curriculum requirements and nursing prerequisite requirements.
Students who have already earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution may pursue a second bachelor's degree by completing at least 60 credits at Tulane All requirements for the degree and major must be met.
Thus, students who are seeking a second bachelor's degree from Tulane may transfer up to 60 credits to Tulane. All degree and major requirements must be met, including students must have completed the following:
- Proficiency/Distribution/Supporting Requirements: Total requirements 24 credit hours
- English/Writing (6 credits)
- Quantitative Reasoning/Math (3 credits)
- Foreign Language or Global Perspectives (3 credits)
- Humanities (3 credits)
- Social Sciences (3 credits)
- Science (3 credits)
- Race and Inclusion (3 credits)
Upcoming Live Events
Sign up for live virtual events hosted by faculty, program staff, and enrollment advisors to engage directly with us and gain deeper insight into the program.
Whether you’re just starting to explore nursing as a career, thinking about a career change, or ready to apply, this session is an excellent opportunity to learn more about what we offer and what sets our program apart. We will discuss our program, curriculum, admissions process, and provide an opportunity for Q&A. We hope to see you there!
On-Demand Events
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Discover how Tulane’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares you for advanced roles in the industry.
Navigate the application process more easily through this step-by-step guide to completing and submitting your application.
Something Extra
A Nursing degree from Tulane University comes with a commitment – to engage in the community – to serve your city, state, and region.
You will play an important role in your community. You will be armed with skills to help individuals and neighborhoods recover from crisis, live and grow stronger. You will meet people where they are and lift them up.
In community-based learning experiences, you will have the opportunity to observe, learn from, and actively contribute to the New Orleans community. Students engage in meaningful activities to promote health and well-being to empower the region’s diverse populations. Innovative, immersive education opportunities throughout New Orleans and Louisiana develop empathy, compassion, and a sense of social responsibility to the people in the communities they serve.
If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you.
Summer 2026 Admission Information
IMPORTANT DATES:
General Admission Deadlines:
Application Deadline: April 3, 2026
Enrollment Deposit Deadline: April 10, 2026
Orientation Date: May 7, 2026
Classes Begin: May 11, 2026
LCMC Nurse Scholars Program Consideration:
Application Deadline: March 5, 2026
Deposit Deadline: March 26, 2026
