A minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA is required, and a minimum grade of 2.0 must be obtained for each prerequisite course. Because admission is competitive, the GPA for admission is usually significantly higher. Applicants are required to write a proctored essay after the application deadline. The proctored essay dates are published in the admissions application form. Admission to the nursing major occurs once a year, in autumn quarter, with an application deadline of January 15.
Selection is competitive.
1 p.m. Additional Information Students may be admitted to the University of Washington as prenursing majors. The Undergraduate Advising Center is the advising center for UW nursing premajors. The School of Nursing offers graduate study leading to the degrees of Master of Nursing, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy in nursing science. At the master's level, programs are designed to meet the many needs of a diverse student body by providing opportunities for advanced study practice and research in nursing. The Master of Nursing program develops increased competence in selected areas of advanced practice nursing.