Admissions Requirements:

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The following are generally required for admission to Bay Path Online -  Undergraduate Programs.

All Applicants must submit the following:

• Completed application
• Students who have earned fewer than 12 credits at an accredited college or university must provide one of the following:
  • Official high school transcript from an accredited high school, or;
  • High school equivalency certificate (G.E.D., HiSET, or TASC)
  • Official college transcript from all previously attended institutions where coursework was attempted
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Please note that some programs may require a higher minimum GPA.
• Optional materials to help support your application: a writing sample or essay and/or recommendations from teachers or high school counselors.

Admission criteria may also vary by major. Consult your Admissions Counselor to confirm admissions requirements for your program of interest.

Additional Requirements for Bay Path Online Nursing Programs

• Associate degree/diploma from a regionally-accredited program, college, or university
• GPA of 2.7 or as evaluated by the Academic Director of Nursing
• Registered nurse education from a nursing program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
• Passing score on the NCLEX-RN Exam
• Proof of current license and good standing status as an RN in the United States
• Prospective students who graduated from a non-US based nursing program may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Director of Nursing.
• Candidates will need to successfully pass national background checks per state requirements
• Basic cardiac life support for the health care provider

Note: Bachelor of Nursing students are financially responsible for all expenses related to obtaining the necessary background checks and clinical/health requirements associated with the direct clinical capstone experience. Fees vary based on the clinical site requirements.

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

In addition to the admission requirements listed above, international students are required to provide the following:

• Translated, evaluated, and official copies of all international transcripts by WES, CED, or a similar organization
• Official TOEFL internet-based test, IELTS, or Duolingo score report showing proof of English proficiency (for non-native English speakers)
• Minimum score of 71 for the TOEFL iBT
• Minimum score of 5.5 for IETLS
• Minimum score of 44 for Duolingo
• Two letters of recommendation (academic)
• Essay or graded paper (1-2 pages, typed, in English)

Please note: Bay Path University does not provide student visas for these degrees as they are 100% online.