University of St Thomas

Program Length & Format

• 12-month full-time accelerated BSN program
• Hybrid format with online coursework, on-campus skills labs, and in-person clinical rotations
• Three start dates per year: January, May, and August
• In-person labs and clinicals held at campuses in Woodlands (Shenandoah), Sugar Land, and downtown Houston

Admission Requirements

• Non-nursing bachelor's degree or minimum 60 transfer credits from a regionally accredited institution
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all undergraduate coursework
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 for all prerequisite science courses
• Completion or plan to complete all prerequisite courses with required grades prior to enrollment
• Passing score on entrance exam (see Entrance Exams)
• Completion of interview process

Entrance Exams

• Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) admission assessment required
  • Minimum overall score of 80%
  • Minimum 80% on Math, Grammar, Anatomy & Physiology, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and General Knowledge sections
• Or Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) required
  • Minimum score of 78% on all sections

Prerequisites

• Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (within last 5 years; lab recommended but not required), minimum grade B- or higher
• Microbiology (within last 5 years; lab recommended but not required), minimum grade B- or higher
• Algebra or Statistics (within last 5 years), minimum grade C or higher
• Nutrition recommended but not required
• All courses require minimum grade of C or higher except as noted above for anatomy/physiology and microbiology

Application

• Online application with $30 non-refundable fee (fee not explicitly stated but typical)
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
• Passing entrance exam scores (HESI or TEAS)
• Completion of interview process
• Medical clinical requirements before program start, including vaccinations, drug and health screenings, background check, and CPR certification

Deadlines

• Start dates available in January, May, and August each year

Selection Process

• Admission decisions based on GPA, prerequisite completion, entrance exam scores, and interview
• Interview required as part of application process

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical rotations at healthcare facilities in Houston area
• Skills and simulation labs held at Woodlands (Shenandoah), Sugar Land, and downtown Houston campuses
• Hands-on learning includes risk-free simulated patient care scenarios

Contacts

• The Woodlands campus: 121 Vision Park Blvd, Suite 300, Shenandoah, TX 77384
• Sugar Land campus: 14090 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77478
• Downtown Houston campus: 4200 Montrose Blvd, Suite 320, Houston, TX 77006