Transfer Plans
For additional information and possible next steps, please refer to the following information:
- If you are considering transferring to GVSU, please visit our Transfer Admissions resource page for all the information you need to get started.
- For information on how your courses transfer to GVSU, please review the Course Equivalencies online.
- If you decide to transfer to GVSU prior to completing your Associates Degree, you should consider taking advantage of the reverse transfer agreement we have with all Michigan community colleges.
- Our online catalog provides a wealth of information on GVSU's academic programs, policies and procedures, course descriptions, etc.
- Each college at GVSU has an academic advising center that serves specific majors in that college. If you have specific questions about program requirements, you could contact the advising center to seek additional information.
- Each academic department at GVSU provides additional information about specific programs of study and links to important resources. You may access a comprehensive list here.
- Our Career Center provides comprehensive support and resources for all students at GVSU. It is recommended that you connect with the counselors there as soon as you transition to GVSU.
- The Career Guides by Major allow students to investigate possible career or graduate/professional school opportunities based on specific programs of study.
Transfer plans are meant to provide you with a suggested outline of courses for your respective academic interest. They are simply a guide while you attend community college. If you have additional questions regarding the content of this transfer plan, please contact the GVSU Admissions & Recruitment Office by phone at 616-331-2025 or by email at [email protected].
Northwestern Michigan College
Program Guide for Nursing
First Year, First Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 111 | 4 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Social Science elective | 3 |
| BIO 115 + 115L | 4 |
| Total | 14 |
First Year, Second Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 112 | 4 |
| Humanities elective | 3 |
| PSY 101 | 3 |
| MTH 131 | 3 |
| CHM 101 + 101L | 4 |
| Total | 17 |
Second Year, First Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 227 + 227L | 4 |
| Humanities elective | 3 |
| BIO 240 | 3 |
| Global Perspectives elective | 3 |
| U.S. Diversity elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Second Year, Second Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 228 + 228L | 4 |
| PSY 211 | 3 |
| BIO 208 + 208L | 4 |
| BIO 268 | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
NOTES:
- Degrees offered: B.S.N.
- Interested students are advised to contact the School of Nursing at GVSU.
- This guide fulfills the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). Social science elective must be a non-PSY course. Humanities electives must be selected from different disciplines. Please check with your community college advisor for additional associate degree requirements. GVSU will still honor the MACRAO agreement.
- Global Perspectives electives: Please see general education guide for list of approved courses
- U.S. Diversity electives: Please see general education guide for list of approved courses
Application/Admission Criteria
Admission to the nursing program is competitive. Students who only meet minimum requirements may not be competitive. Multiple selection criteria are used to determine admission to the nursing program. These include but are not limited to:
- Declare nursing as a major prior to nursing application submission
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or above (includes non-GVSU college credits) and complete all pre-requisite courses with a "C" (not C-) or higher
- A completed nursing application by the deadline
- Competitive grades in the pre-requisite courses required for admission
- An interview
- Other areas as detailed on the nursing application
- Starting Fall 2012: Adhere to the Kirkhof College of Nursing repeat policy: Students may repeat three pre-requisite courses and two of those courses can be BMS, CHM, or BIO