Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (IUPUI) is a public institution in Indianapolis, Indiana. The university was established in 1969, after the merger of two schools. The Purdue Indianapolis Extension Center and Indiana University Indianapolis merged to become IUPUI. The campus is near downtown Indianapolis. The university offers degrees from both Indiana University and Purdue University, including over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. It is also one of the largest universities in the state, with over 30,000 students enrolled during the 2015 school year. The programs are offered through 18 different schools. IUPUI was also recognized by US News & World Report for 13 consecutive years for offering a positive collegiate experience to students.

A wide range of nursing programs is available at the IUPUI School of Nursing. The undergraduate-level programs include a traditional BSN program, along with accelerated BSN, LPN to BSN, and RN to BSN. The graduate-level programs include MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, PhD, and BSN to PhD programs. All CCNE accreditation for these programs is current. Students receive a unique learning experience, as the nursing programs include clinical opportunities with students from other Indiana University health schools. Students also receive training at a state-of-the-art simulation center that recreates the environment of a real hospital.

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Updated on: 10 Nov, 2025

Program Length & Format

16-month full-time program including summer sessions
Four semesters of study
Program held at IU Indianapolis campus

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field with approximately 120 credit hours
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale for the bachelor’s degree
Minimum 3.0 GPA on 41 credits of required general education/prerequisite courses applicable to the BSN degree
Minimum grade of C (2.0) in each required prerequisite/general education course
Must be admitted as a degree-seeking student at IU Indianapolis prior to applying to ABSN program
Students dismissed from other nursing programs are ineligible
Social security number required at time of admission

Prerequisites

Anatomy with in-person lab
Physiology with in-person lab
Microbiology with in-person lab
English Composition
Introductory Psychology
Introductory Sociology
Life and Physical Sciences or Math courses
300 or 400 level Statistics course
Communication course
Cultural Understanding course
Arts and Humanities course
Open Electives
All prerequisite courses must be completed before application processing for admission cycle
Courses older than 7 years in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, or 300-level statistics require knowledge validation by testing, portfolio, or course repetition

Deadlines

Fall admission cycle application: January 15 to June 15
Spring admission cycle application: July 15 to November 15
Summer admission cycle application: January 15 to March 15
Priority course completion deadlines: mid-July (Fall), mid-December (Spring), mid-March (Summer)
Admission notifications: end of July (Fall), end of December (Spring), end of March (Summer)
Nursing coursework start: August (Fall), January (Spring), May (Summer)
Applications received after deadlines are not considered for that cycle

Application

Must apply through online application system
Official transcripts required and must be evaluated prior to meeting with advisor
Must obtain an admission planning sheet from IU School of Nursing academic advisor before applying
Admission is competitive; meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
Admission offers are sent electronically to the applicant’s email

Selection Process

Applicants ranked based on academic performance on prerequisite and general education coursework
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis following application deadline
Candidates without final grades may be held for further consideration until orientation or all seats filled
Admission to a specific admission cycle implies expected entry in that cycle
Applicants not admitted or who decline may reapply for subsequent cycles

International Students

Must gain admission to IU Indianapolis as a degree-seeking student
Must show English proficiency; TOEFL score of at least 61 (iBT) or 550 (PBT) may be required
Must provide proof of financial support before travel documents issued