Undergraduate Scholars Programs
The School of Nursing's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Scholars Programs include three co-curricular engagement opportunities for our pre-licensure BSN students. Each semester, we will invite qualifying students who have been accepted to the pre-licensure BSN program to apply for one of the BSN Scholars Programs, which will be specific to the semester in which they plan to enroll.
Semester of Entry | Fall | Spring | Summer |
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Entry to BSN Program | Begins in 2nd semester | Begins in 2nd semester | Begins in 2nd semester |
Program | Honors | BASS | PLUS |
Recurrence | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Number of students accepted - maximum | 8 | 10 | 5 |
Length of Program | 3 Semesters | 3 Semesters | 3 Semesters |
Criteria | All Fall admits are welcome to apply ** | All Spring admits are welcome to apply ** | All Summer admits are welcome to apply ** |
Application GPA | 3.5 at UTMB SON at the end of 1st semester | 3.5 Pre-requisite preferred | 3.5 Pre-requisite preferred |
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Interview | Yes | Yes - possible | Yes - possible |
Extracurricular time requirement | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Concentration Experience | Summer, Population Health Course | Fall, Population Health Course | Spring, Population Health Course |
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** Must meet minimum overall GPA requirements and maintain Program Specific GPA requirements to remain in Scholars Programs (see application for details) |
BSN Scholars Program Director
