Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing offers freshmen-direct admission into the Nursing major. This track is for currently enrolled high school seniors who are preparing to enter Florida Atlantic University the fall semester following their May/June high school graduation.

Admission Criteria

To be considered for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Direct Admit track, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• High school GPA: 3.60 recalculated high school cumulative grade point average
• SAT 1200 or ACT 25. Must submit official scores to be considered

Application Process

The application process for the Freshman Direct Admit track involves the following steps:

1. Apply to Florida Atlantic University
2. Preliminary Acceptance: The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Admission, Progression and Retention Sub-Committee will offer preliminary acceptance to applicants who meet or exceed the admission review criteria
3. Full Admission: When the background check and fingerprinting are cleared, the Admission, Progression and Retention Sub-Committee will then offer the student full admission into the Freshman Direct Admit Track

Important Dates

• Early Decision Deadline: October 15, 2025
• General Admission Deadline: January 15, 2026
• Decision Communication: All decisions will be communicated via email and letter by March 2026 for general admission and by December 2025 for early decision

Curriculum

The Freshmen Direct Admission Plan of Study is available for download. Nursing courses for this track are onsite. The official Flight Plan is reviewed with the student by the advisor and is also found in the FAU Catalog.

Tuition and Expenses

The estimated expense for the Freshman Direct Admit track can be viewed by downloading the document "Estimated expenses by semester".

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who qualifies for the Freshman Direct Admit and what semester does the student enter the program?: This track is for currently enrolled high school seniors who are preparing to enter FAU in the Fall Semester following their May/June high school graduation. The admission criteria include a high school GPA of 3.60 and SAT 1200 or ACT 25.
• What if a student is denied because of a low SAT/ACT score?: If a student is denied to the Freshman Direct Admit Track because of SAT/ACT scores, the student can retake the SAT/ACT and resubmit the new scores before the application deadline.
• If the student is denied the Freshman Direct Admit Track, how can the student get into nursing at FAU?: If a student is denied admission to the Freshman Direct Admit Track, there are two options to pursue nursing: Accelerated track and RN-BSN track.
• What is the estimated cost of the Freshmen Direct program?: The estimated cost of the Freshmen Direct program can be found by clicking on the provided link for Florida Residents.

Program Details

• The Freshmen Direct Admit Track is a full-time four-year program.
• High School Seniors who have AA degrees or college credits are still eligible for the freshman direct track, but these college credits do not decrease the length of the program.
• Dual-enrolled college credits will be calculated to determine if any credits fulfill the required prerequisites.
• All Nursing students are required to take a minimum of 12 credit hours a semester per semester (summer excluded) to remain in the program.