Admission Requirements: ASN
Each year there are limited seats available for students in the nursing major. Students admitted to the Associate Degree Nursing Program shall meet the requirements for admission to the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, including submission of transcripts from all post-secondary institutions, as well as the following additional requirements:
1. High School Graduates:
Successful completion of a minimum of 16 units including:
4 units in English
3 units in Social Science
2 units in Mathematics; 1 unit must be in Algebra
1 unit in Biology with a related laboratory
1 unit in Chemistry with a related laboratory
5 units academic electives
Non-High School Graduates:
a. High School transcript
b. High School equivalency diploma (GED)
c. Successful completion (70%) of appropriate 100 level courses
such as math, English, chemistry and biology
Licensed Practical Nurses:
a. Meet admission requirement as depicted for HIGH SCHOOL or NON-HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATE
b. Graduate of a state approved LPN program
c. Provide evidence of a current LPN license
d. Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s clinical work
2. High School grade point average 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 = A scale), beginning with the Fall 2026 cohort.
3. SAT: a minimum composite SAT score of 1110 (a minimum SAT-V of 550 is preferred). Pitt Bradford is currently SAT/ACT test optional, more information about test-optional can be found on the university website.
SAT scores are waived for college graduates and adult students who have completed at least twelve (12) credits of college level work (does not include developmental or remedial courses) at a 3.00 or better Q.P.A., beginning with the Fall 2026 cohort.
4. The student must be able to practice nursing as it is defined in the law. He/she must have adequate cognitive, sensory, and psychomotor functioning to effectively implement nursing care.
A student must be able to tolerate physically taxing activities and exercise restraint during stressful situations in order to meet the standards of the profession.
The Nursing Education Unit’s Admissions Committee reserves the right to request an interview with any applicant and to waive any requirement not set forth by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
Please be advised
Please be advised that some programs or courses of study require that students complete rotations, fieldwork, internships/externships, and/or teaching assignments at facilities external to the university, while other programs or courses of study may offer voluntary internships or externships at facilities external to the university. Depending on the program or course, such facilities will or may require a criminal background check, an Act 33/34 clearance (if applicable), and perhaps a drug screen at the applicant expense to determine participant qualification or eligibility. Additionally, in order to become licensed, many states will inquire as to whether the applicant has been convicted of a misdemeanor, a felony, or a felonious or illegal act associated with alcohol and/or substance abuse. Prospective students in that situation should contact the board of nursing in the state where they plan to practice.