Admission Requirements for UPMC Schools of Nursing

Graduation from an accredited high school or satisfactory completion of GED (General Equivalency diploma). High School seniors can submit an anticipated graduating transcript.
Completion of (2) science course completed in high school, post-secondary institution, or combination of both.
Completion of an Algebra course in high school or post-secondary institution.
Submission of a qualifying TEAS score. Certain applicants are exempt from the TEAS exam including UPMC employees, Bachelor’s degree recipients, and active LPNs.
Submission of all required supporting admission documents by the application deadline.

Are you interested in transferring credits? Learn more about our eligible transfer courses.

Admission Process: A Guide to Applying to UPMC Schools of Nursing

Our six locations have a rolling admission policy. This means you can submit your application far in advance of the deadline for admission consideration.

All campuses have limited availability for Fall 2023. Classes are expected to begin on August 28, 2023.

Deadlines to apply:

June 1, 2023 - Fall 2023 (all campuses)
October 1, 2023 - Spring 2024 (Shadyside campus only)

Step 2: Submit an Online Application

Complete the UPMC Schools of Nursing online application.
Answer ALL the questions within your application and submit.

Step 3: Review Pre-Entrance Exam Requirements

Students applying to UPMC Schools of Nursing are required to submit a qualifying TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) score of 58.7% or higher as part of the application process.

Beginning in fall 2022, certain applicants are exempt from completing the TEAS exam.

If you are not exempt, please review our TEAS guide for instructions to schedule an exam.

See below for exemption criteria:

ACTIVE LPN(s), BACHELOR’S DEGREE AWARDEES, UPMC EMPLOYEES

TEAS exam is NOT REQUIRED.

PROCEED to steps 4-6 to complete your application.

ALL OTHER APPLICANTS

TEAS exam is REQUIRED.

DO NOT PROCEED to steps 4-6 until UPMC receives your qualifying TEAS results.

Schedule your TEAS on-site or virtual testing with any UPMC Schools of Nursing campus for priority admission processing.

Step 4: Submit High School Transcripts

Submit an official high school transcript or GED with score report. International transcripts shall be evaluated for equivalencies through WES.org or ECE.org.

All high school transcripts shall include a full date of graduation (mm/dd/year).

UPMC Schools of Nursing prefer to receive electronic transcripts issued directly to our admission department from high schools, parchment.com, other e-transcripts services, or international evaluation services.

Opened and copied transcripts are not accepted from applicants. We will not accept transcripts emailed directly by the applicant or uploaded to the application portal.

Locate campus-specific admissions team email and mailing address here.

Step 5: Submit Post-Secondary Transcripts

Submit all post-secondary transcripts from 2013 to the present. This includes any colleges/universities, previous nursing schools, technical and/or vocational programs.

Applicants transferring credits shall submit official transcripts prior to 2013 to determine credits eligible for transfer into the nursing program.

UPMC Schools of Nursing prefer to receive electronic transcripts issued through Parchment.com or other e-transcript services.

Locate campus-specific admission team email and mailing address here.

Failure to disclose or submit required transcripts will delay application processing and admission decisions.

Step 6: Complete Required Criminal Disclosure

All applicants must disclose any current or previous convictions of a felony or other crimes. Review online application portal, and ensure the disclosure is properly submitted to complete the online application.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact UPMC Schools of Nursing.

Prepare for nursing school in advance and review our readiness packet (PDF).