Traditional BSN Track Admission Information
How do I apply to Harris College of Nursing?
Contact the TCU Admissions Office at 1-800-TCU-FROG or 817-257-7490 to request an application or requesting information on line through frogmail@tcu.edu email or through the Admissions homepage at http://www.admissions.tcu.edu. There is no separate application for admission for incoming freshman. Once the TCU Admissions Office receives all of the materials for your application (application fee, official transcripts, etc…) they will contact you by mail in about 2-3 weeks. Interested prospective students should schedule an appointment with an advisor to prepare a degree plan.
Freshman students interested in the nursing program must first be accepted to the university and begin studies with general education course work. Once a continuing nursing student has completed all the prerequisites for the nursing major and has no more than 12 hours of University core requirements (UCR) remaining, the continuing nursing student is eligible to begin nursing courses. All nursing majors must maintain a TCU GPA of at least 2.5.
The number of transfer students admitted to the first semester of clinical courses each semester varies with the qualifications of the applicant pool and school resources. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Harris College Nursing office at 817-257-7651.
Completion of BSN Degree
In compliance with the policy of the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas, all applicants are informed that completion of the BSN degree does not guarantee eligibility for the registered nurse licensure examination. Professional character is necessary for an individual to conform to the requirements of the Nurse Practice Act. Individuals should seek special advising prior to enrolling in any professional nursing program in Texas if they have a personal history involving conditions that may endanger the health and safety of a person. Such conditions include but are not limited to: (1) a felony conviction involving acts likely to affect professional practice, (2) a misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude, or (3) physical or mental disability/illness, including prior or continued drug or alcohol abuse that influences the ability to practice professional nursing. Some clinical facilities may require criminal background checks and / or drug screenings of students. Further licensure information is available in the office of the Director, Harris College Nursing Office, TCU Box 298620, Fort Worth , TX 76129. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a description of the abilities required for admission to and completion of the BSN curriculum is available upon request from the Director of the School.