Program Specific Requirements
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School of Liberal Arts and Sciences Application Requirements
- Complete your application on our website
- Official high school transcript. Official transcripts can be sent directly from your high school to: University of Providence | Admissions | 1301 20th Street South | Great Falls, MT 59405, or may be submitted electronically. Include transcripts from any dual enrollment or other pre-college programs that you have attended, and results of any AP tests you have taken.
- Transfer Students – If you are transferring from another university/college, official transcripts will be required from any institution previously attended. If you do not have an Associates or Bachelors degree, we will also need an official high school transcript.
- If a minimum 2.7 GPA was not achieved in prior high school or college coursework, an additional admission essay and academic review will be required.
- Official ACT or SAT score report if your score with test date is not recorded on your high school transcript. Our ACT code is 2410, SAT is 4058. Providing official test scores is strongly recommended, but not required to be reviewed for admission. If you have taken either test, it is best to have your scores sent to the University of Providence.
- Once we receive your application and all required supplemental documents, you will be notified of the admission decision within two weeks.
School of Health Professions Application Requirements
General Requirements
Application: All applicants are required to submit a completed application
Nursing applicants must submit their application through NursingCAS
Non-nursing applicants must submit a general application
High School Transcripts: Applicants are required to submit their high school transcripts
Non-nursing student transcripts must be sent directly to the admissions office
Nursing student transcripts must be sent directly to NursingCAS
Transcripts must be sent directly from the high school
Include any dual enrollment or pre-college programs attended
Include the results of any AP tests
College Transcripts: Applicants should submit official college/university transcripts
Non-nursing student transcripts must be sent directly to the admissions office
Nursing student transcripts must be sent directly to NursingCAS
Transcripts must be sent directly from the college/university
GPA Requirements: Applicants must meet a minimum GPA of 2.75 for consideration
Applications who have not achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 in previous high school/college coursework will be required to submit a personal essay and undergo an academic review for program consideration.
Additional Program Requirements/Exclusions
Applied Health Informatics
Transcripts: Applicants for the Applied Health Informatics Certificate are NOT REQUIRED to submit their official high school/college transcripts for admission
GPA Requirements: Applicants for the Applied Health Informatics Certificate are NOT REQUIRED to meet minimum GPA requirements for admission
Traditional BSN: Direct-Entry (Freshman Only)
GPA Requirements: Applicants must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0
If a minimum GPA of 3.0 was not achieved in prior high school coursework, an additional admission essay/academic review may be required of the applicant.
Science Requirements: Applicants must hold two years of high school:
Chemistry
Biology
Math Requirements: Applicants must have completed high school math through:
Algebra II
Traditional BSN: Pre-Nursing
Enrollment Status: Applicant must be currently enrolled at the University of Providence as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in pre-nursing or any other declared major.
Course Requirement: Applicants must successfully complete the following courses at UP:
COD 100: Corps of Discovery
CHM 101: Introduction to Chemistry
ENG 117: Writing Essays
TRL 201: Introduction to Theology
GPA Requirements: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
If a minimum 3.0 GPA was not achieved in prior high school or college coursework, an additional admission essay/academic review may be required of the applicant.
Withdrawn Courses: Applicants must have no more than TWO repeated or withdrawn prerequisite courses listed as part of the Traditional BSN nursing program curriculum.
Academic Standing: Applicants must be in good academic standing with the University of Providence, including no conduct violations during their time of enrollment.
Accelerated BSN
Degree Requirements: Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in ANY field
Pre-Requisite Courses: Applicants must complete the following courses:
Anatomy & Physiology I (with Labs) | 4 Credits**
Anatomy & Physiology II (with Labs) | 4 Credits**
Microbiology (with Lab) | 4 Credits
Statistics | 3 Credits
Nutrition | 3 Credits
Personal Statement: Applicants are required to submit a personal statement
How will this degree benefit me personally/professionally in my current/future career
**ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I AND II MUST BE COMPLETED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. Additional prerequisite courses can be completed before or after admission into the program. APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE ALL PREREQUISITES BEFORE THE START OF THE PROGRAM IN JANUARY. For prerequisites to qualify for credit, they must be completed by the student with a grade of C (75%) or higher. Both Anatomy & Physiology courses and Microbiology need to be completed within the last 10 years.
Online RN-BSN
RN License: Applicant must hold an active, unencumbered registered nurse license
RN license must be issued in the state the applicant resides and works in
Degree Requirements: Applicant must hold a completed Associate Degree in Nursing
Applicants with a Diploma in Nursing are also accepted
Degrees must be issued through an accredited nursing university
Personal Statement: Applicants are required to submit a personal statement:
How will this degree benefit me personally/professionally in my current/future career
Important Deadlines for Undergraduate Admissions
School of Health Professions
Summer 2024 – April 9, 2024 (ASHA and BSHA only)
Fall 2024 – August 16, 2024
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Summer 2024 – April 9, 2024
Fall 2024 – August 16, 2024
What’s Next After Admission?
Once you’ve been admitted to the University of Providence as an undergraduate student, here’s what you should do next.
- Reply to your “Offer of Admission.” This form confirms that you are committed to attending the University of Providence.
- Secure your place in the incoming class by paying your tuition deposit.
- Provide immunization records showing dates of MMR 1 & 2 vaccinations (required by Montana state law for on-campus students).
- Complete the STARTUP Online Orientation course. Instructions on how to participate in this course will be provided for students upon submitting the tuition deposit.
- Register for classes. Once you have completed the STARTUP course, an academic advisor will touch base with you to help you register.
- Send your final official high school transcript with your date of graduation.
If you plan on applying for federal financial aid, be sure to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Ensure FAFSA results are sent to the University of Providence by using the school code (school code 002527). Important FAFSA information:
- The FAFSA is available beginning Oct. 1 in the year prior to the academic year for which you are applying.
- You may be asked to provide follow-up information as part of the financial aid process, so please pay attention to any communication from FAFSA or from the Financial Aid Office.
Health Professions students will also be required to participate in mandatory program-specific immersions. Upon completion of the STARTUP Online Orientation course, a program manager will contact students about available immersion dates.
Undergraduate Admissions FAQs
Is there an application fee for undergraduate applications to UP?
There is no application fee required for undergraduate programs. University of Providence undergraduate applicants can apply to any program for free.
How much is the enrollment deposit and how do I pay it?
To enroll as an undergraduate at UP Montana, you will need to pay a $100 tuition deposit. There is also a $250 housing deposit for residential students. You can log into your UP account to pay your deposit.
Undergraduate Snapshot
Eleven Undergraduate Majors
You can choose between 11 undergraduate majors across an array of disciplines. From biology and forensic science to sports management and psychology, the University of Providence offers something for everyone. Explore our academic programs to find the program for you.
On-Campus Housing
Freshmen at the University of Providence live in Emilie Hall, and residential apartments are available for sophomores, juniors and seniors. You’ll be supported by live-in Resident Directors and Resident Assistants as you gain a sense of independence while connecting and interacting with your peers.
Freshman Experience
The University of Providence offers the Corps of Discovery program to freshmen students. In this program, students meet in the classroom for one hour each week and then take their experience to the next level on evenings and weekends for hiking, rafting, skiing, and more. Find out more about Corps of Discovery.
Argo Athletics and Clubs
We are home to over 250 student-athletes and offer a range of athletic programs from basketball to golf. You can become a collegiate athlete or participate in a competitive club like rodeo. There are also a number of academic and social clubs you can explore while at UP.
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