How to Apply: LPN-BSN Track - BSN

The LPN Transcript Evaluation / PreNursing application is for LPN’s with an unencumbered license in a recognized state who wish to determine eligibility for the LPN-BSN online track at Indiana State University

Transfer Planning Tool

Prior to any transcript evaluation, you must request all transcripts (any college or university you have attended including your LPN school transcript [LPN school transcript must include date of completion of the LPN program] and your U.S. High School transcript [or equivalent]) and all examination scores (CLEP, DSST, and Excelsior exams) to be sent directly from the institution to Indiana State University:
via mail to
Indiana State University
Office of Admissions
318 North 6th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47809
or
via email to
admissions@indstate.edu

Please note the following: 

• To receive ISU credit for transfer credit reflected on the transcripts submitted for the LPN-BSN Track transcript evaluation, an official transcript from the original institution must also be requested to be sent to the ISU Office of Admissions.
• Having transcripts sent to the School of Nursing rather than the Office of Admissions delays the evaluation process.
• High School transcripts are required by the Indiana State Board of Nursing and provide possible exemption from ISU's Foreign Language requirement.

The $125 non-refundable transcript evaluation fee and the $25 non-refundable University application fee must be paid before transcripts will be reviewed. (If you have already paid one or both of these fees, you will not need to pay again.)

• This evaluation is required for each student. Notice of eligibility for admission to the nursing program will be sent via the email provided on the Transcript Evaluation / PreNursing application.
• Specific pre-admission deficiencies will be identified.
• With this PreNursing program, one will be allowed to enroll at Indiana State University and take needed pre-admission courses that are available.
• The evaluation fee will not need to be paid again.
• If you have not had an email regarding your transcript evaluation in 4 - 6 weeks after your transcripts were sent to ISU (be sure to check spam / junk mail folder), it is your responsibility to verify whether all official transcripts have been received by the ISU Office of Admissions - 812-237-2121.

Note to Online Learners Residing Outside of Indiana:;This program is not available for enrollment in every state. 
For information about available states, see:
List of States in which LPN-BSN Track is available for enrollment 

University Admission Requirements
In order to request transcript evaluation, general admission standards must be met:

1. Good standing at last accredited institution attended
2. A 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) in all college level studies

NOTE:Transferable hours are restricted to courses in which the applicant earned a grade of "C" or higher and courses at the 100-level (and above) from regionally accredited colleges and universities. Credit from nationally accredited colleges and universities will be considered on a case by case basis.

Instructions for Transfer Students to Apply to Indiana State University
Be sure to select LPN Transcript Evaluation / PreNursing as the program for which you are applying.

• After you have been formally admitted to the University, you may utilize your Office 365 account to set up an Academic Advising Appointment via Microsoft Bookings with your Nursing Advisor.
  • Malissa Muyumba, M.S., ABD 
  • Chad Roseland 
  • If you do not know who your assigned advisor is, Email Us to inquire.
• Please familiarize yourself with this system. This will assist you with quicker response time and alleviate phone-tag.
• Please review your MySAM Degree Audit and/or Plan prior to our appointment.
• Always use your University email address, not a personal email.
• Remember that all appointments are in "Eastern Time".

This Advisor Phone Appointment is only to review nursing prerequisites and transfer courses.
All other LPN-BSN Track questions are answered in the LPN-BSN Program Summary Document. 
 

There are two (2) competitive admission cycles (Fall and Spring) each year for the LPN-BSN Track.
Fifty (50) students are admitted to the LPN-BSN Track each cycle (Fall and Spring).

Deadlines for admission document submission are: 

February 1, 2023 for Fall 2023 Admission Consideration / Semester Starts August 2023
Transcripts must be submitted for evaluation by December 15, 2022.
Earlier submission is highly recommended to insure evaluation can be completed before the February 1, 2023 deadline

September 1, 2023 for Spring 2024 Admission Consideration / Semester Starts January 2023
Official transcripts must be submitted for evaluation by July 15, 2023 
Earlier submission is highly recommended to insure evaluation can be completed before the September 1, 2023 deadline

Official Transcripts already on file with ISU Admissions do not need to be resent unless additional courses have been taken at that institution
Please note that this is a competitive process. 
Only complete Nursing Admission Materials Submissions are considered for admission into the LPN-BSN Track.
Meeting minimum standards does not guarantee acceptance

Admission into the LPN-BSN Track is highly competitive.

The minimum standards are included below, but do not guarantee admission into the LPN-BSN Track. The higher the Science GPA and the score on the Kaplan Admission Test, the higher the Admission Ranking Score.

Science GPA
Average for recently admitted students: 3.36
(Minimum for eligibility: 2.75) 

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Chemistry
• Microbiology
• Psychology

Kaplan Admission Test Score
Average for recently admitted students: 82
(Minimum for eligibility: 70)

Additional consideration will be given to:

• Previous earned degree
• LPN work history
• Resume

To be eligible for enrollment in the LPN-BSN Track, one MUST be a resident of AND a licensed LPN in a state shown as recognizing the LPN-BSN Track.

List of States in which the LPN-BSN track is available for enrollment

The Pre-Admission Courses Checklist identifies the courses that MUST be COMPLETED prior to admission into the LPN-BSN Track

The LPN Transcript Evaluation is for LPN’s with an unencumbered license in a recognized state who wish to determine eligibility for the LPN-BSN online track at Indiana State University

It takes at least 6 weeks to evaluate transcripts once ALL transcripts have been received. Be sure to allow for this timeframe.

Prior to any transcript evaluation, you must request all transcripts (any college or university you have attended including your LPN school transcript [LPN school transcript must include date of completion of the LPN program] and your U.S. High School transcript [or equivalent]) and all examination scores to be sent directly from the educational institution to Indiana State University:

via mail to
Indiana State University
Office of Admissions
318 North 6th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47809
or
via email to admissions@indstate.edu

Please note the following: 

• To receive ISU credit for transfer credit reflected on the transcripts submitted for the LPN-BSN Track transcript evaluation, an official transcript from the original institution must also be requested to be sent to the ISU Office of Admissions.
• Having transcripts sent to the School of Nursing rather than the Office of Admissions delays the evaluation process.
• High School transcripts are required by the Indiana State Board of Nursing and provide possible exemption from ISU's Foreign Language requirement.
• Applicants who have received college credit from an institution outside the U.S. must submit an official copy of the transcript to Indiana State University Admissions Office (International Department) for an official evaluation to determine U.S. equivalency.
• Applicants who have a course-by-course evaluation completed by an accepted member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services may submit an official copy of the report to ISU in addition to official transcripts. A NACES’ evaluation does not take the place of an Official Transcript.
• Students who have not previously attended a U.S. institution must also demonstrate English language proficiency, by submitting an official report of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score from Educational Testing Services (ETS).

Upon notification that all transcripts are evaluated and all pre-admission required courses have been successfully completed, you will be able to proceed with the admission process.

The Nursing Admission Materials Checklist includes instructions for uploading documents and a list of the required documents

This is a competitive process. Only completed submissions are considered for admission into the LPN-BSN Track.

Note that meeting minimum standards does not guarantee admission to the LPN-BSN Track

LPN-BSN Track Summary Document - A Must Read!

Admission, Progression, Retention, Dismissal, and Graduation Policy

Ineligibility Information

Essential Abilities Policy

LPN-BSN Advising Worksheet

Frequently Asked Questions - Clinical

Student Handbook - Online BSN

Graduation Requirements

Student Technology Requirements