Nursing Transfer to Queens College?

Does anyone have experience or advice on transferring into the nursing program at Queens College? I'm curious about the specific requirements I should be aware of, like prerequisite courses or GPA expectations.

To transfer into the nursing program at Queens College, you need to have taken several prerequisite courses and meet specific GPA expectations. The nursing program is highly competitive at Queens, so while the minimum cumulative GPA requirement for transfer students is 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, for nursing, a higher GPA will make your application more competitive.

For pre-requisite courses, the nursing program primarily entails courses in biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology. It's essential to make sure you've taken these before applying for a transfer. The required courses can include General Biology I and II, General Chemistry I and II, Biochemistry, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, and Statistics. The more relevant coursework and the higher your grades are in these classes, the better your odds of being accepted.

It's also worth noting that the school may have additional requirements outside of these. For example, some schools require applicants to take an admissions test like TEAS for admission to their nursing programs.

Lastly, get in touch with Queens' admissions office or the nurse department and seek their guidance. They can provide specific information about transfer applicant evaluation, and give you a sense of how competitive your application might be. Arrange a meeting or schedule a call to discuss if you can. Discussion with the actual department can provide additional insight into the process and any nuances specific to this school.

Remember to plan your pathway carefully and consider each step needed for transferring in. Your previous academic record, your performance in the pre-requisite, and the eventual admission test score (if any) will all contribute to your successful transfer. Good luck!