Application Process for the Scott & White School of Nursing

We're excited that you are interested in pursuing a nursing degree at the Scott & White School of Nursing. There are three basic steps to gain admission into the Scott & White School of Nursing.

1. Apply for admission to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
   
2. Complete the NursingCAS application for the Scott & White School of Nursing. Applications for fall semester admissions open on January 5th and close on July 31st each year. Applications for spring semester admissions open on January 5th and close on November 30th each year. The priority deadline for fall review is March 1st, and for spring review it is October 1st for spring review. Applications submitted after the priority deadline will be reviewed on an on-going basis through the deadline.
3. Take the TEAS Admissions Exam.
   Students that are ready to apply to the Scott & White School of Nursing program must have the TEAS Admission Exam completed by the application deadline. Applicants are required to upload TEAS scores (overall and category scores) to program documents in NursingCAS. Applicants must make a minimum overall score of 65%, a minimum score of 65% on the Reading section of the exam, and a minimum score of 65% on the Math section of the exam in order to meet minimum requirements. Applicants have two attempts to achieve these minimum scores, with at least 30 days between each attempt (UMHB faculty recommendation). *The cost to take the TEAS exam varies by institution. Applicants should login to their ATI account to access their scores. Additional information about location the TEAS score can be found on the ATI help page.
   
   Do you need to register for the TEAS exam? When registering for the TEAS Exam, students must log into their ATI account. If the student does not already have an account, one must be created. Register for an exam, create an account, or find more information about the TEAS here. Exams are offered at approved testing sites throughout the country. When registering for the exam, students should choose to have the scores sent to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Official transcripts from previous TEAS attempts can be purchased and sent here. Applicant also are required to upload TEAS scores (overall and category scores) to documents in NursingCAS. This is required for an application to be complete.
   

Application Timeline

1. Up to 6 months prior to application deadline:
   Study for TEAS Entrance Exam. There are 4 sections to the TEAS – Math, Reading, Science, and English Language Usage. Study materials are available in the UMHB Library or online. Practice quizzes are available online as well. Information about the exam can be found here: https://www.atitesting.com/teas/teas-exam.
2. Approximately 2 months before the application deadline:
   Schedule and take the TEAS test. Testing Centers and times may be limited in the Central Texas area. UMHB is not a testing site. If benchmark scores are not achieved on the first attempt (65% overall, 65% in Math, and 65% in Reading), the test can be taken one additional time. Per the testing company, the spacing in between tests must be at least 30 days. Results are good for one calendar year.
3. Approximately 4 weeks after the application deadline:
   The Admissions Committee meets to review the database of applicants. The following are the determinants for admission to the UMHB School of Nursing:
   1. Overall GPA – must be 3.0 or higher
   2. Pre-requisite GPA – must be 3.0 or higher
   3. TEAS scores – benchmarks must be met, all on the same test
   4. All pre-requisite coursework and a mandatory 46 hours of specific courses which will count toward the BSN degree completed by the end of the current semester (spring admission) or by the end of the summer (fall admission).
      
      Note: Chemistry OR Microbiology may be taken concurrently with Introductory Nursing courses, but must be completed prior to beginning N1 semester.
      
      After this meeting is held and all materials reviewed, letters of acceptance or denial will be sent out by email from the Admissions committee. All attachments to the email should be read carefully and instructions followed closely.

If you have any questions, please check our Frequently Asked Questions page. If you're still in need of assistance, give us a call or send us an e-mail. We're here to serve you!

Nursing Scholarships

Freshman and sophomore nursing majors are eligible for the same types of assistance that are available to students in other majors. All scholarships and loans are handled through the UMHB Office of Financial Aid. For additional information on other scholarships offered statewide or nationwide for nursing students, visit the Nursing Scholarships.us website or aftercollege.com.