ADN Frequently Asked Questions

 To get started, you'll need to apply to the university and meet all admission requirements. Once that's done, follow the specific steps for applying to the UAFS Nursing program. For full details, visit our UAFS Nursing Admission Requirements page to see a complete list of what you'll need. 

To qualify for the UAFS Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program, you must be admitted to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in all college courses, and score at least 60% on the TEAS pre-admission exam. For more information on eligibility and specific admission requirements, visit our UAFS Nursing Admission Requirements page.

Yes, you'll need to apply to the university first before being considered for the ADN program. Once you've submitted all the required documents for your UAFS application, and have been admitted, you can go ahead and apply to the nursing program. You must meet all the nursing program’s admission requirements by the deadline!

No. You must first be accepted into UAFS before you can apply to the ADN program. Make certain you submit ALL documentation required with your UAFS admission application to reduce acceptance turnaround times.

 Yes. ADN program applicants are required to take the TEAS pre-admission exam. You will find information about and can register for that exam by visiting our TEAS pre-admission exam page.

 To be eligible for admission, you must score 60% or higher. Make sure to complete the exam before the deadline! If you don’t reach 60%, you must wait 30 days to retake it. Make certain you retake the TEAS prior to the ADN application deadline.

Spring and fall applications have separate deadlines. Typically, fall applications are due in April, and spring applications are due in October. Be sure to check the UAFS School of Nursing webpage for the most up-to-date deadlines, as they may change.

No, there aren't any prerequisites to start the program. If you missed the deadline, you can take any general education courses from the ADN degree plan or wait to begin once you're admitted to the ADN program.

 If you're not admitted to the ADN program, connect with our advising team to discuss what steps you can take to strengthen your application. Since students are accepted each spring and fall, you’re welcome to reapply for the next term.

 The program accepts students each fall and spring semester. Watch the Nursing Admission Requirement webpage for application information and deadlines. 

We accept up to 30 students into the program each semester.  

 To discuss changing your major to nursing, please contact our Nursing Advising Coordinator, Jordanna Shotzman, to set up an appointment. You can reach her via email at Jordanna.shotzman@uafs.edu.

Visit our Transfer Credit Guide page to see which courses will transfer to UAFS. If you have specific questions please reach out to our Nursing Advising Coordinator, Jordanna Shotzman. 

Science courses will be evaluated during a scheduled meeting with your advisor.

The traditional ADN pathway would be the best place to start. Visit the ADN Admission Requirement page for a detailed list of admission requirements.

To be considered for the LP to ADN track, you must have an active, unencumbered LPN license.

You can still apply to the ADN program. However, you will only be able to take the nursing courses, which means you may only be a part-time student (3-8 hours a semester).

Failure to have full-time student status may affect your financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid Office or schedule an appointment through Navigate to see the potential impact on the financial aid amount you qualify for.