Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion (IWU) is a private not-for-profit institution in Marion, Indiana that offers both undergrad and graduate programs. It is the largest private university in the state of Indiana, with over 15,000 students enrolled during the 2017 school year. IWU is affiliated with the Wesleyan Church and was founded in 1920. The campus is in Marion, Indiana, which is a small city located along the Mississinewa River. The university has invested nearly $250 million renovating the campus that sits on 345-acres of land in Marion. Most of the renovations were used to add more buildings to accommodate the growing student body. The university has also received honors, ranking as one of the top universities in the Midwest for several years.

The IWU School of Nursing helps mentor and motivate students to succeed. Students can choose from several CCNE-accredited nursing programs, depending on their existing education. For new nursing students, there is a traditional BSN program. The university also offers RN to BSN, accelerated BSN, and MSN programs. The RN to BSN program is offered online and on-campus, providing registered nurses with a hybrid learning experience that helps accommodate their work schedules. With the traditional BSN program, the school combines coursework and clinical practice to give students a well-rounded education.

Updated on: 26 Oct, 2025

Program Length & Format

Four consecutive semesters (15–16 months)
Approximately 60 credit hours
Full-time, in-person for semesters 1–3; semester 4 asynchronous (can be completed anywhere in the state with an affiliation agreement)
Cohorts start each Fall, Spring, and Summer
Enrollment limited to 150 seats per admission cycle

Admission Requirements

Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on undergraduate coursework
Minimum of 60 credit hours completed that fulfill General Education/Graduation Requirements or an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree from an accredited Florida public institution prior to program admission
Grade of C or better required in all prerequisite coursework (C- not accepted); prerequisites must be completed by the end of the semester in which the application is submitted
Completion of state-mandated graduation requirements (Option A or B) by the end of the semester in which the application is submitted
Proof of current health insurance required prior to enrollment

Prerequisites

Biological or Physical Sciences (3 credits); CHM1045 highly recommended
Human Nutrition (3 credits); FSU equivalent HUN1201
Anatomy & Physiology I with lab (4 credits); FSU equivalent BSC2085/2085L
Anatomy & Physiology II with lab (4 credits); FSU equivalent BSC2086/2086L
Microbiology with lab (4 credits); FSU equivalent MCB2004/2004L
Statistics (3 credits); FSU equivalent STA2023 or STA2122
Individual and Lifespan Development (3 credits); FSU equivalent FAD3220
Social and Behavioral Science (3 credits); FSU recommends PSY2012
All prerequisites must be completed by the end of the semester in which the application is submitted

Deadlines

Spring 2026 application window: June 1, 2025 to July 1, 2025
Summer 2026 application window: October 1, 2025 to November 1, 2025 (deadline Nov 1, 2025)
Fall 2026 application window: January 1, 2026 to February 1, 2026
All application materials must be received by the listed deadline for admissions consideration

Application

Submit NursingCAS application
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended must be submitted within NursingCAS for verification
Non-FSU and transfer applicants must apply to Florida State University in addition to the College of Nursing application
NursingCAS transcript verification is required for the application to be reviewed by the College of Nursing

Selection Process

Holistic admissions review by the Undergraduate Admissions Committee composed of College of Nursing faculty
Community engagement and work experience considered alongside overall and prerequisite GPA
Admission limited by clinical space; meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission
Applicants who fail to submit required transcripts before the deadline cannot be reviewed

Cost & Financial Aid

Program clearance costs (background check, drug screen, EXXAT, Medfinity): approximate total $600
Semester 1 estimated additional costs (books, uniforms, HESI, equipment, lab/supply fees): approximately $1,600 plus tuition
Semester 2 estimated additional costs: approximately $1,200 plus tuition
Semester 3 estimated additional costs: approximately $1,100 plus tuition
Semester 4 estimated additional costs (equipment, HESI, licensure exam fees): approximately $1,000 plus tuition
Students responsible for transportation, travel, and lodging costs for clinicals outside Tallahassee

Clinical & Simulation Lab

Clinical settings include community health agencies, clinics, hospitals, and patient homes
Semester 2 may require travel to surrounding counties for community clinicals
Semester 3 clinicals may be assigned outside Tallahassee (examples: Jacksonville, Pensacola, Orlando, Atlanta); students responsible for transportation and lodging
Semester 4 internship placements may be outside Tallahassee; students responsible for transportation and living costs
Simulation used in laboratory courses (NUR 3026L, NUR 3056L, NUR 3065L and others) with low/medium/high-fidelity simulation and debriefing

Credit Transfer

Nursing prerequisites may be completed at accredited universities or community colleges
FSU accepts credit by testing for prerequisite courses
Course equivalency for prerequisites not listed requires a detailed course syllabus for content review
Official transcripts from all institutions must be submitted through NursingCAS for verification

Contacts

College of Nursing address: Vivian M. Duxbury Hall, 98 Varsity Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4310
Admissions email for application questions and advising: [email protected]
NursingCAS application info sessions: Sept 24 and Oct 10 (recording provided to registrants)