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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 theiSATT 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 the admission and scholarship decisions. 
  • An ACT or SAT 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 36 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). 
  • Have the required science courses that are no older than five years old at the time of enrollment.  
  • Have not repeated and failed required nursing pre-requisite courses (Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and College Algebra) more than one time  
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for all required nursing prerequisites (Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and College Algebra)   
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 in all prerequisite coursework.  
  • Students transferring in two or more of the required nursing prerequisites (Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and College Algebra or equivalent) are required to take the TEAS exam. Results will be analyzed with the student to provide resources, support, and remediation as needed. (register)
  • Have graduated from an accredited high school (GED and HiSET also accepted).  
  • Are a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or F1Visa.  

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 toy 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.

Students transferring in two or more of the required nursing prerequisites (Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and College Algebra or equivalent) are required to take the TEAS exam. https://www.atitesting.com/teas/register
Results will be analyzed with the student to provide resources, support, and remediation as needed. 

We are currently accepting applications for Spring 2024. The deadline is August 1st.

The following items are required to complete the application:

  • Official transcript(s) from each school attended
  • Up-to-date transcripts should include Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) credits, and be 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
  • TEAS Exam
  • 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 do not submit your official transcript(s) after final grades you will be dropped from your RU classes by the registrar's office the first week of class.*

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.  

Please see and follow the transfer requirements above.

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 early admit and deferred entry students. (Advisor is Mikki Moul) 

We are currently accepting applications for Spring 2024. The deadline is September 15 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


The first 60 credit hours of coursework, including all program prerequisite courses, are completed at a nationally/regionally accredited* institution(s) of your choice. Students then complete 60 hours of nursing courses to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences at Rockhurst University.
 
 
General Education Support Core Courses Minimum Credit Hours
Chemistry/Lab 3-4
College Algebra or Higher-Level Mathematics 3
English I* 3
English II 3
Ethics/Logic/Philosophy/Values 3
General Psychology* 3
History/Govt/Economics* 3
Human Anatomy/Lab 3-4
Human Physiology/Lab 3-4
Human Development/Developmental Psychology 3
Introduction to Sociology/Cultural Anthropology* 3
Microbiology/Lab 3-4
Nutrition 3
Speech/Oral Communication* 3
Statistics 3
Open Elective (Major/Non-Major Courses) 14-18
 
 
Total General Education Requirements 60
We are unable to use CLEP exams and AP scores for the natural science courses.
Science courses must be taken no more than five years prior to admission into the College.
*Accreditation must be awarded from an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Higher Education.

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