APNS GBM

UCF Nursing

101

prerequisites + how to apply

Association of Pre-Nursing Students

Fall 2026

First, which program are you looking at?

APNS at UCF

Traditional BSN

For students entering the nursing major before earning a bachelor’s

​

5 semesters

Second Degree BSN

For students who already have a non-nursing bachelor’s

​

4 semesters

Concurrent ASN–BSN

Take nursing courses through Seminole State or Valencia and UCF

​

6 semesters

Already in an ASN program? UCF also has an online concurrent option.

What do you need before applying?

APNS at UCF

3.0 GPA

overall undergraduate GPA

calculated by UCF

7 of 8

prerequisites finished by

the application deadline

78% TEAS

minimum composite score

on TEAS Version 7

C or better

in every prerequisite

You can have one prerequisite left, but it must be done before the program starts

These are only the minimums, so meeting them does not guarantee acceptance

The 8 prerequisites

APNS at UCF

SCIENCE

CHM 1032 General Chemistry or approved science

MCB 2004C Microbiology with lab

ZOO 3733C Human Anatomy

PCB 3703C Human Physiology

OTHER

PSY 2012 Psychology or SYG 2000 Sociology

STA 2014 or STA 2023 Statistics

DEP 2004 Developmental Psychology

HUN 3011 Human Nutrition

Quick note: Anatomy and Physiology need to be from the same sequence. Chemistry is the preferred science.

TEAS stuff you should know

APNS at UCF

78%

minimum composite

UCF accepts TEAS Version 7

You have to complete all 4 sections

You can test up to 3 times in one calendar year

There must be at least 30 days between attempts

Send your official ATI score to UCF

If you test at UCF, the score sends automatically

Tip: take it early in case you want to retest!

Traditional BSN

APNS at UCF

5 semesters

Fall start at Lake Nona, Cocoa, or Daytona

Spring start at Lake Nona only

You can select more than one campus

Fall application: Feb. 1–15

Spring application: Aug. 15–31

Second Degree BSN

APNS at UCF

This one is accelerated

This program could be for you if...

You already have a bachelor’s degree in something other than nursing

You do not already have an RN license

You can attend full time for 4 consecutive semesters

SUMMER START

Lake Nona

Apply to UCF by Oct. 15

Nursing app: Jan. 1–15

TEAS due Jan. 15

A final bachelor’s transcript is due before the program starts.

Concurrent ASN + BSN

APNS at UCF

You apply to the state college and UCF at the same time.

Seminole State + UCF

Altamonte Springs

SSC info session is required

Apply Jan. 19–25, May 11–17, or Aug. 24–30

Valencia + UCF

Valencia West

Valencia info session is strongly encouraged

Apply Jan. 1–15, May 1–15, or Sept. 1–15

Both options have extra partner-college prerequisites, so use the current checklist.

Okay, so how do you apply?

APNS at UCF

1

Apply to UCF

Pick the correct start term and Nursing Pending as your major.

2

Send your records

UCF needs your transcripts and any AP, CLEP, or IB scores.

3

Apply to the College of Nursing

You need your UCF ID to open the nursing application.

4

Send your TEAS score

Make sure UCF receives the official ATI report by the deadline.

Current UCF student? You usually do not need to apply to UCF again.

Save these application dates

APNS at UCF

Traditional BSN

Fall

Feb. 1–15

Traditional BSN

Spring at Lake Nona

Aug. 15–31

Second Degree BSN

Summer

Jan. 1–15

SSC/UCF

Summer, Fall, Spring

Jan. 19–25 / May 11–17 / Aug. 24–30

Valencia/UCF

Summer, Fall, Spring

Jan. 1–15 / May 1–15 / Sept. 1–15

If you are new to UCF, apply about 3 months before the nursing deadline.

A few things that can save you stress

APNS at UCF

Go to a UCF Nursing information session

Check your myKnight Audit before the application opens

Fix transfer-course issues early

Order transcripts and test scores ahead of time

Leave time for a TEAS retake

Check the website again before you submit

Deadlines and requirements can change!

Question 1: How many prerequisites need to be done by the application deadline?

APNS at UCF

A

All 8

B

At least 7 of 8

C

At least 6 of 8

D

None, if you have a TEAS score

Question 2: What is the minimum TEAS composite score listed here?

APNS at UCF

A

70%

B

75%

C

78%

D

85%

Question 3: Which program is for someone who already has a non-nursing bachelor’s?

APNS at UCF

A

Traditional BSN

B

Second Degree BSN

C

Concurrent ASN–BSN

D

All three programs

Answers

APNS at UCF

1

B — At least 7 of 8 prerequisites

2

C — 78% TEAS composite

3

B — Second Degree BSN

✓

Double-check current UCF requirements before applying.

Activity: Pre-Nursing Course Plan

Election: Director of Social Media

Responsibilities:

• In charge of all APNS Social Media
• Create promotional materials/post for GBMs, TEA Tuesday sessions, service events, workshops, social events, and fundraisers
• Photograph APNS events to update photos on KnightConnect and Instagram
• Create post-event recaps
• Create interactive Instagram stories, including nursing trivia.

Membership Dues

$35 for the year

OR

$20 per semester

Payment via CashApp or Cash

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