Change major to nursing

Colleges and Universities A-Z Clemson University
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<p>I was denied admission to the BS Nursing program. I was offered admission to my second choice major (Psychology). I'm thinking of enrolling as a Psych major and trying to transfer into Nursing after my first year. I understand the School of Nursing sets aside a bunch of seats each year for change of major students. I'm going back and forth in trying to figure out if I should take the chance in going to Clemson (which I love) and trying to change majors (no guarantee) or going to one of the other Nursing programs that I was accepted to (Northeastern, Miami, Quinnipiac).
Please share your thoughts and experiences.</p>

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<p>I wouldn’t go to Clemson in your case, I would go to Northeastern instead. Switching majors can be a very risky move.</p>

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<p>ahs09 - this might be dated (googled it), but I’d call and check with them before you make a firm decision…</p>

<p>[Clemson</a> University : School of Nursing : Prospective Transfer Students](<a href=“Clemson College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences”>Clemson College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences)</p>

<p>Enrollment Plan for Baccalaureate Program
School of Nursing
College of Health, Education and Human Development
Clemson University</p>

<p>Fall enrollment target: 64 students</p>

<pre><code>* Approximately 80 students will be admitted annually as freshmen. A 2.5 cumulative GPA is required to progress into nursing courses in the junior year beginning fall 2004.

  • Up to 10 transfer students with a minimum 3.0 GPA may be admitted in the fall to complete all prerequisite courses. Placement in the nursing curriculum will be determined after credit evaluation is completed at summer Orientation. Minimally, prospective transfer students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA to apply. The admissions process is competitive.
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<p>Spring enrollment target: 48 students</p>

<pre><code>* Clemson University students who wish to change their majors into nursing may apply in January. 48 students who will complete all prerequisites prior to enrollment will be admitted to nursing the following January with priority set by GPA. A minimum 2.75 cum Clemson GPA is required for a change of major to nursing. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 2 required sciences with a plan to complete any remaining prerequisites prior to enrollment. Selection priority will be based on GPA and # of completed nursing prerequisites, specifically completion of science and math course work. Outstanding academic performance in the science and math course work is encouraged. If there are eligible students who are not selected, these individuals are invited to apply a second time the following year. Students will be allowed to apply only twice.

  • Students who are eligible for departmental honors may be admitted for the fall semester of the same year pending space availability while all other accepted student will be admitted the spring semester of the following year. Students offered the fall enrollment option must agree to participate in departmental honors enrolling in the honors section of applicable courses. A separate application for departmental honors is required. A student who is not a member of Calhoun Honors College must have a 3.5 cumulative GPR to apply for departmental honors. Students must maintain a 3.4 cumulative GPR to remain eligible for honors (either departmental or Calhoun Honors College). For more information on honors, please visit their website.
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