How to Apply

First-Time Freshmen

For first-time freshmen, designated as students enrolling from high school, please follow these steps:

• Submit your Application for Admission online:

  • Use the Rockhurst University Application, or
  • Rockhurst University is also a member of the Common Application
  • Eligible Service members should receive approval from an Educational Service Officer (ESO) or counselor within the Military Service prior to enrolling. Learn more about Military Tuition Assistance.

• Send us your official high school transcript. This can be sent electronically or mailed to: Rockhurst University, Office of Admission, 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, MO 64110.

• For students graduating from a U.S.-based, accredited high school, Rockhurst University is a test-optional institution for the majority of our majors (test-required majors are listed below).
• Students applying to test-optional majors/programs will first be reviewed for admission and initial scholarships based only on their academic performance from their high school transcript, and a holistic review of any involvement, service, recommendations, and personal statements provided by the student.
• If a student sends us their ACT/SAT test score, we will only use the score in admission and scholarship decisions if the score helps the student, i.e. if the inclusion of a test score increases the student’s overall admission criteria and/or scholarship level. If the ACT or SAT score does not benefit the student, it is not included/considered in admission and scholarship decisions. 
• An ACT or SAT test score will never reduce the general admissibility or scholarship eligibility of a student who meets criteria based on their high school performance from their official transcript. 

*Because the Rockhurst University mission and values encourage the pursuit of academic inquiry, service, and social justice, applicants and admitted students will not be penalized as the result of any disciplinary action by their high school resulting from lawful, peaceful protests organized to make a stand regarding critical societal issues.

Freshman Direct Entry Admission Requirements

• 3.3 GPA with a 21 ACT score OR
• 3.2 GPA with a 22 ACT score OR
• 3.8 GPA (test-optional pathway)

Transfer Students

Step 1: Check to make sure you have met the requirements to begin your application.

• Have at least 50 of the 60 prerequisite credit hours
• Have completed two of the four required natural science courses (Anatomy with lab, Chemistry with lab, Microbiology with lab, Physiology with lab) with a minimum of four credit hours in each science course
• Have the required science courses that are no older than five years
• Have not repeated required natural science courses more than one time
• Have a minimum grade of C in all prerequisite coursework
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.7 in all prerequisite coursework
• Have graduated from an accredited high school  (GED and HiSET also accepted)
• Are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or admitted to Rockhurst using an F1 Visa

If you have NOT met all of the above requirements, please complete the general Rockhurst application. Once admitted you can take your remaining pre-requisites coursework at Rockhurst then competitively apply into the program when you are ready.

Step 2: If you meet those requirements, complete your application by clicking here. Apply Now.

To be considered you must send all official previous and current transcripts as a part of your application.

We are currently accepting applications for Spring 2023. The deadline is August 1st.

The following items are required to complete the application:

• Up-to-date transcripts should include Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) credits, and sent directly to admissions@rockhurst.edu
• Home-schooled students must provide proof of a GED or HiSET exam
• A resume reflecting qualifications, work, and volunteer experience
• If you have been enrolled in another nursing program, you must provide a letter from the dean/nursing program director on official college letterhead verifying reasons for withdrawal/dismissal and eligibility for readmission

Note: Spring 2022 BSN program tuition is not reduced by merit scholarship aid, but students in the program are eligible to apply for need-based scholarships.

Fall 2022 BSN students will be under the standard undergraduate tuition rate and eligible for applicable merit and need-based scholarships.

If you will be completing your bachelor’s degree at Rockhurst in another program and want to complete a second bachelor's degree in nursing apply here. 

Internal Rockhurst Students 

Step 1: Check to make sure you have met the requirements to begin your application. 

Meet with your pre-nursing advisor (Sherry Harold or Mikki Moul) to ensure you have the correct courses and are ready to apply.  

Step 2: If you meet those requirements, complete your application.  

Click here if you are a current Rockhurst Allied Health student enrolled in the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science program. (Advisor is Sherry Harold) 

Click Here if you are a current pre-nursing student. This includes direct admit and deferred entry students. (Advisor is Mikki Moul) 

We are currently accepting applications for Spring 2023. The deadline is September 1st for current Rockhurst students. 

You will need the following items to submit your application: 

• Unofficial Transcripts from Rockhurst (You can pull these from Rockweb)
• A resume reflecting qualifications, work, and volunteer experience (Please limit it to under 2 pages)
• If you have been enrolled in another nursing program, you must provide a letter from the dean/nursing program director on official college letterhead verifying reasons for withdrawal/dismissal and eligibility for readmission 

If you will be completing your bachelor’s degree at Rockhurst in another program and want to complete a second bachelor's degree in nursing apply here. 

Prerequisites for Upper Division Nursing Coursework