College of Nursing

Academic Programs

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

Admissions and Advising


The program is offered in Spokane, Tri-Cities and Yakima. Financial aid and scholarships are available to qualified applicants through WSU.

For prenursing information, and to select the college that best meets your needs, please visit these campus sites.


Eastern Washington University

»State University in Cheney WA

Advisor: General Undergraduate Academic Advising    
(509) 359-2345
genadvising@mail.ewu.edu,


Washington State University

»State University in Pullman WA

WSU Prenursing

Advisor (Spokane): Peggy Peterson
(509) 335-2776
wsuprenursing@wsu.edu

Advisor (Pullman): April Seehafer
(509) 335-2776
wsuprenursing@wsu.edu

Advisor (Tri-Cities): Phyllis Morris
Contact: Rhonda Bushmaker

(509) 372-7180
rbushmaker@tricity.wsu.edu

Advisor (Yakima): Laura Hahn
Contact: Mary Gonzalez

(509) 494-7900
yakimaprenursing@wsu.edu


Whitworth University

»Presbyterian College in Spokane WA

Advisor: Meg Jones
mjones@whitworth.edu


Application Deadlines

Application deadline for August admission is January 15. Application deadline for January admission is August 5.

Transcript review and distribution of application materials occur several months prior to application. Contact your Prenursing Advisor early for program planning and timely application.

The application is not available online at this time. Please contact the advisers above for the application.


Criteria for Admission

  • Favorable evaluation of all information in the application file by the Undergraduate Admissions and Progression Committee at the College of Nursing
  • Overall cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher and also in courses pre-requisite to the upper division nursing major
  • Minimum acceptable grade of 2.0 (C) in a prerequisite course
  • Junior standing (90 Quarter Credits or 60 Semester Credits).
  • Since the number of applicants may exceed the number of students that can be admitted, there is no assurance that all persons meeting admission criteria will be selected
  • Personal Interview
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and basic knowledge of the Internet, e-mailing skills are essential.
  • Writing portfolio may be required 
Contact Us: College of Nursing, 509-324-7360
Visit us at 600 N Riverpoint Blvd. | Mail to PO Box 1495, WSU Spokane, WA 99210-1495
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