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Early Admission Options

Whether a high school senior or a first-time UofL freshman nursing major, explore options for an early start toward your future in nursing.

Early Admission Options

JCPS Direct Admissions

JCPS Direct Admissions

Seniors enrolled in the JCPS Health Science Academy; Pre-Nursing Pathway program are eligible to apply to the UofL School of Nursing direct admit program.
High School Direct Admission

High School Direct Admission

Available to high school seniors that plan to enroll as first-time freshmen at UofL and major in nursing. A minimum of ten spaces are reserved each academic year.
First-Year Guaranteed Early Admission

First-Year Guaranteed Early Admission

Available to first-year, full-time UofL freshmen on either a 4 or 4.5-year academic plan entering in the fall semester, 40 spaces are reserved in upper division each academic year.
Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP)

Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP)

Currently enrolled ADN students at a KCTCs or Ivy Tech school can enroll in RN-BSN coursework while completing their current degree. Specific opportunities are available for LPNs enrolled in an ADN bridge program.