Regular Admission

1. Graduate of an approved bachelor’s program with major in nursing
(All transcripts must be sent directly from the institution attended directly to Nursing CAS for degree verification).
2. Current registered nurse licensure with no restrictions.
3. Submission of Nursing CAS application and typed, printed, and signed MSN supplemental application.
4. A grade-point average of 3.0 on all undergraduate work (A = 4.00).
5. Submission of a resume which documents clinical experience. (Note: Prior to enrolling in nurse practitioner clinical courses, students are
required to have at least 2 years experience in an area appropriate to
the Specialty track.)
6. After an offer of acceptance is extended - Admission is contingent
upon a completed acceptance packet, negative drug screen, and acceptable results of a background check.

Provisional Admission

1. Graduate of an approved bachelor’s program with major in nursing
(All transcripts must be sent directly from the institution attended
directly to Nursing CAS for degree verification).
2. Current registered nurse licensure with no restrictions.
3. Submission of Nursing CAS application and typed, printed, and signed
MSN supplemental application.
4. A grade-point average of 2.75 on all undergraduate work (A = 4.00).
5. Submission of a resume which documents clinical experience. (Note:
Prior to enrolling in nurse practitioner clinical courses, students are
required to have at least 2 years experience in an area appropriate to
the Specialty track.)
6. After an offer of acceptance is extended - Admission is contingent
upon a completed acceptance packet, negative drug screen, and acceptable results of a background check.

Non-Degree Admission

1. Hold Bachelor's Degree from Accredited institution
2. Current registered nurse licensure with no restrictions.
3. A minimum grade-point of 2.75 on all undergraduate work. ("A" = 4.0)

Enrollment in selective courses may not be available to non-degree students due to class size or required pre-requisites.

For Additional Information

For additional information and transcript evaluation write to:

Office of Student Services
USA College of Nursing - HAHN 3082
5721 USA Drive N.
Mobile AL 36688-0002
(251) 445-9400
Email: congrad@usouthal.edu
FAX: (251) 445-9416

The entry level baccalaureate program is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing
and the BSN and MSN programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 520
Washington, D.C. 20036-1120
Telephone 202-887-6791