Requiring Previous Post-secondary Studies

Concurrent Education for Early Childhood Education (ECE) Diploma Graduates
Successful completion of a two year Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma from a recognized college with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 as well as two completed Communication/English courses with a B average is required for admission consideration.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) for Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Graduates
Successful completion of a two year Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) diploma with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 from one of the member institutions of the Northern Partners in Practical Nursing Education Consortium, as well as successful completion of the Canadian Practical Nurses Registration Examination (CPNRE) or proof of eligibility to write and subsequently pass the CPNRE is required for admission consideration.

Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) College Partnership Program
Successful completion of a three year approved Business Administration diploma from either Fanshawe College, Sheridan College, Algonquin College, Humber College, Mohawk College or St. Clair College with a minimum overall GPA of 3.2 is required for admission consideration.

See the section Applicants from Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) for more information on the above programs.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Scholar Practitioner Program
Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholar Practitioner Program (SPP) is very limited. Admission consideration is based on the following criteria:

• A recognized undergraduate degree with a minimum overall average of 70% (calculated on the best 10 full course equivalents not including transfer courses). Applicants with final degrees containing less than 10 full course equivalents will not be considered.
• Personal Statement (only those meeting the above will have this reviewed)
• Interview (selected applicants will be notified if they are being invited to be interviewed)

Applications and further information can be found at www.nipissingu.ca/registrar/registrarforms.asp.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) International University of Nursing (IUON) Program
Successful completion of the first three years of the Bachelor of Science Degree (BSN) program at the International University of Nursing (IUON) with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applications can be obtained through the International University of Nursing. For further information visit www.iuon.org.