Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The program application is available on this web page only during the application window. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline or outside of the application window(s) will not be considered. Any changes to application dates are published on this page.

August 2024 Admission

Applications for fall 2024 will be accepted from January 15, 2024 until 4 p.m. on July 24, 2024.

January 2025 Admission

Applications for spring 2025 will be accepted from August 26, 2024 until 4 p.m. on November 8, 2024.

Note: The application fee, online application, and all supporting documents must be submitted to complete the BSN Application Admission Process. All items can be found in the Application Checklist below.

Application Checklist

Each item in the checklist must be completed to be considered as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Applicant. Incomplete or partial applications are not considered for admission.

• Apply to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at PHSC via the Bobcat Application Portal during the published application window. Pay the  $25 non-refundable general admission fee for new students.
• Complete the residency requirements (as needed) for new or returning students for general admission and submit any other documents required to complete your general application.
• Pay the $25 non-refundable selected admission BSN application fee once assessed in the Bobcat Application Portal.

Upload into the Application Portal

• Clear, enlarged copy of current Florida Registered Nursing license.
• BSN Philosophy of Nursing Education and Clinical essay.
  • BSN essay requirement and template are located in the Documents section on this webpage.

Order your official transcripts to be sent to PHSC

• Submit official high school transcript with graduation date indicating receipt of a standard high school diploma or an official transcript of GED scores indicating receipt of a high school equivalency diploma, if not already submitted.
• Submit official transcripts from each U.S. college and university attended other than PHSC.

Please note: Transcripts are due at the time of application for this program.

Additional Requirements

• Associate in Science registered nursing degree from a regionally accredited institution or a registered nursing diploma from a school accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commissions (NLNAC). 
  • Submit official transcript that shows awarded nursing degree/diploma other than PHSC nursing graduates.
• A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
• College level math readiness. Student must meet one of the following requirements:
  • Complete MAT 1033, MAT 1100 or higher-level college level math course with a grade of “C” or higher.
  • Current placement test score that verifies student is eligible to register for any area II college level math course.
• College level reading and writing. Student must meet one of the following requirements:
  • Complete ENC 1101 English Composition I or higher-level course with a grade of “C” or higher.
  • Current placement test score that verifies student is eligible to register for ENC 1101.