Prospective Students of Shadyside School of Nursing

Our nursing students are a diverse group of people, united by their passion for patient care.

Here at Shadyside School of Nursing, we take a small group of dedicated individuals each year and give them the personalized attention they need to excel.

Who Can Apply to Nursing School at Shadyside?

To apply to our nursing program, you need only a high school diploma or GED.

Students should also be aware that certain felony convictions will make them ineligible for licensure and therefore they will be unable to work as a nurse. Please direct any concerns to the PA State Board of Nursing (717-783-7142 or www.dos.state.pa.us), before continuing the application process.

Admissions Checklist: Steps for Applying

Step 1. Take TEAS test

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), is the only admissions test score accepted by the UPMC Schools of Nursing. In order to be considered for admission, you must score proficient, advanced, or exemplary on the TEAS test.

Upon meeting the TEAS qualifications, applicant must submit scores to the Pre-admissions Coordinator.

Pre-Admission Testing Coordinator contact:
mutinellir@upmc.edu

Step 2: Complete your UPMC School of Nursing application

The prospective student will have the option to:

• Complete an online application (a link to the portal will be forwarded once TEAS results have been received).
• UPMC Schools of Nursing application form (PDF) 

When the application is complete — please mail to:

Shadyside School of Nursing
Admissions Office
5230 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Step 3: Request your Transcripts

We’ll require all applying applicants to submit the following transcripts:

• Official High School Transcript (including month, day, and year of graduation)
• GED (General Education Development or General Education Diploma); scores must be included with the GED
• All post-secondary transcripts including college, nursing, vocational, or other schools.

Applicants can submit official electronic transcripts through parchment.com or request transcript to be mailed.  

A transcript request form is included as part of your application

UPMC may award credit for certain coursework you've already completed. See our transfer of credit policy

Step 4: Submit your nursing school application and materials to UPMC

Complete and gather all the required admission documents and send to Shadyside School of Nursing

Step 5: When Should I Apply to Shadyside School of Nursing?

Please note, due to ongoing community health concerns the application deadline is subject to change. Contact turnerc9@upmc.edu for additional details.

Our schools have a rolling admission policy. This means you can submit your application for in advance of the deadline for admission consideration.

We are currently accepting applications for full and part time Fall 2020. Applications will be accepted up to the deadline of July 1, 2020.

Classes will begin on August 31, 2020.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact UPMC Schools of Nursing.